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Old Nov 26, 2004, 12:21 AM   #1
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a little bios help please
If I install a new CPU should I flash the bios first?

I guess my concern is what will happen if the bios does not support the new chip? Can I just flash it after?

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do you think it's possible that a new processor will work on a board that may need flashing?
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Old Nov 26, 2004, 03:38 AM   #2
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you dont need to flash the bios, unless the motherboard didn't support the cpu @ the time but added it later on.

and i dont understand your second question.
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ok, so I guess I have to flash the bios becasue my board didn't support the 3.4 but now does.

My second question was what will happen if I install the new cpu without flashing the bios first?
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if the bios isn't updated, it either won't post at all or it will post but it will set your cpu at the wrong speed and/or voltage.
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I see so I should definitely update the bios first.

Is there any risk from going from an older bios directly to the newest??

It suggests to update in intervals...do I need to do this?
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usually.... not don't take my word for it... but USUALLY, if a cpu isn't supported in new motherboards.... it doesn't recognize it... it falls to fail safe settings.. low voltage... low Speed... low fsb and multiplyer.... making it safe to run on that cpu so you can set it up manually or to get into windows... download the latest bios version and install it... and apon reboot... it should automatically redetect..... But don't take my word on it (i've only had experience with various AMD motherboard in the last few years and every board has ran like that)
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Old Nov 27, 2004, 08:35 PM Threadstarter Thread Starter   #7
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OK so I should update the bios first. Now is there any danger to updating the bios without having the new cpu in? Lets say if I get the new CPU for xmas can I just go ahead and update my bios right now?

Bios update first or new cpu installation first?
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check to see IF you need the to flash your bios first.... pick the cpu you want.. and then check the manufacturers bios list to see if the cpu requires a new bios.... if it doesn't.. it usually best to not flash enless your having difficulties.... And it usually is BEST to flash before you pop in the new CPU IF it requires a flash
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good BIOS article
Although a bit dated, I rely upon this article to tweak my BIOS settings.

http://arstechnica.com/guide/building/bios/bios-1.html

General rule of thumb is: don't flash you BIOS if everything is working properly, OR inless the BIOS update specifically states substantial performance improvements will be noticed.

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Old Nov 28, 2004, 11:12 PM Threadstarter Thread Starter   #10
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great you guys. Well the gigabyte website says that I need Bios version FH to run a P4
3.4 ghz processor. SO I guess I have to update the bios. I am seriously not looking forward to doing it. It sounds like the easiest thing in the world to do...but is scary as hell!
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it's easy, but stressful, yes


www.bootdisk.com has a good Dr.Dos flashing bootdisk to use
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