It has been suggested that I flash my BIOS in an attempt to correct a problem, I have also been warned that this could leave me with more problems than I started with, so how can I avoid this other than the obvious not doing it? And How is flashing the BIOS accomplished?
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Jump to PostWhat is the problem? Usually BIOSes are updated to let the motherboard be compatable with more things or add more functions to the BIOS.
Generally, if the hardware is PlugNPlay, then all you need is a driver for it.
Of course, BIOS upgrades may help the computer run more efficiently …
Jump to PostHi dcc,
For any proper advice to be given, we need to know the make and model of the motherboard (or of the system if it's a big name one) We also need to know precisely what the problem is.
I'm moving this to the hardware section for …
Jump to PostAs well as disconnecting the floppy in BIOS, disconnect the floppy data cable and also the power cable connector from the rear of the drive.
You might be 'disabling' it but the power and signals being detected are telling BIOS it's there. Disconnecting those cable will actually 'remove' the …
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