BIOS Flash!!

URWORSTENEMY · Mar 14, 2003, 08:08 PM

Ive hit a problem trying to update my current BIOS on my ASUS A7v266-E mobo

See here for BIOS instructions
When i run the Flash utility in DOS i am able to save my current BIOS to disk
My second option then is to Update BIOS including Boot Block and ESCD
This is the option listed on the ASUS instructions above, but on my screen it reads
Update BIOS without Boot Block and ESCD
When i select this option and key in the new BIOS file name
i get a DOS error stating error - file open
I think there must be something disabling me from flashing the BIOS, but i dont know what or where to find it
Ive looked within my AwardBIOS setup but cant see anything

Any ideas guys would be much appreciated

nme

Dmac43 · Mar 14, 2003, 08:47 PM

You may have bios guardian enabled in your bios... you need to disable this before you can flash your bios...

Zardon · Mar 15, 2003, 01:27 PM

have you made sure you arent missing an option in your bios to unlock the bios flash protection??

URWORSTENEMY · Mar 15, 2003, 03:56 PM

I guess there is one but im unsure where to find it or even recognise it

Ive enabled and disabled different settings within the AWARDBios setup but

!!
Is it possible the Asus A7V266-E mobo isnt flashable

nme

Zardon · Mar 15, 2003, 04:03 PM

I doubt its non-flashable. something is obviously stopping it from flashing the bios. there has to be a setting in there, some kind of guardian, ive never owned an asus mobo so I dont really have alot of experience with them but they are generally all the same. ive looked at the site and it all seems pretty simple.

Dom · Mar 15, 2003, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by URWORSTENEMY
I guess there is one but im unsure where to find it or even recognise it
Ive enabled and disabled different settings within the AWARDBios setup but !!
Is it possible the Asus A7V266-E mobo isnt flashable

nme

Should say something like, 'BIOS update'.

Zardon · Mar 15, 2003, 04:09 PM

is boot sector virus protection off (or equivalent) in bios?

URWORSTENEMY · Mar 15, 2003, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dom
Should say something like, 'BIOS update'.

Within the AWARDBios there is a setting for 'BIOS Update'
However if i enable it i still get the same problem
and if i disable it the problem is the same!!!

nme

AshG · Mar 15, 2003, 04:11 PM

Wow, this is a new one on me.

I'd go through every option possible in the Advanced Configuration menu to see if there'[s a BIOS protector. You might also wish to disable the BIOS's AntiVirus protection if that is enabled.

Also, try downloading the BIOS file again using just a browser if you used a download manager before. Download managers have been to blame quite a bit lately for corrupting BIOS files; thankfully, they won't even flash.

Dom · Mar 15, 2003, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by URWORSTENEMY
Within the AWARDBios there is a setting for 'BIOS Update'
However if i enable it i still get the same problem
and if i disable it the problem is the same!!!

nme

That's odd, and sounds bad.

shuki · Mar 15, 2003, 04:12 PM

two things I would try:
1. clear your CMOS and reboot. then go through and look for any anti-virus or BIOS update options in the BIOS. Seems like my a7v-133 has a BIOS update enable or disable option. Make sure that is enabled and anti-virus is off

2. also on my a7v on the mobo cd, there is a program I can install that will allow me to update the BIOS from windows. Well, sort of. Its auto where it will go to Asus and pull down latest BIOS and then set itself up to run on next reboot. While not my first option, it does work!

and no, your mobo is not "unflashable"

URWORSTENEMY · Mar 15, 2003, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by shuki
...2. also on my a7v on the mobo cd, there is a program I can install that will allow me to update the BIOS from windows. Well, sort of. Its auto where it will go to Asus and pull down latest BIOS and then set itself up to run on next reboot. While not my first option, it does work!

and no, your mobo is not "unflashable"

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Just logged it to say id done it

...but i see shuki knew how to sort it out. Thx buddy

It was all done through the CD that came with the mobo!!!
A little program called ASUSUpdate flashed the new BIOS

Phew!!!

Thanks for the help guys

nme

Dom · Mar 15, 2003, 04:57 PM

Glad to hear its all straightened out.

URWORSTENEMY · Mar 15, 2003, 04:59 PM

shuki · Mar 15, 2003, 05:15 PM

GREAT!

Mar 14, 2003, 08:08 PM	#1
URWORSTENEMY nme Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Behind You!! Posts: 389 Rep Power: 0	BIOS Flash!! Ive hit a problem trying to update my current BIOS on my ASUS A7v266-E mobo See here for BIOS instructions When i run the Flash utility in DOS i am able to save my current BIOS to disk My second option then is to Update BIOS including Boot Block and ESCD This is the option listed on the ASUS instructions above, but on my screen it reads Update BIOS without Boot Block and ESCD When i select this option and key in the new BIOS file name i get a DOS error stating error - file open I think there must be something disabling me from flashing the BIOS, but i dont know what or where to find it Ive looked within my AwardBIOS setup but cant see anything Any ideas guys would be much appreciated nme

Mar 15, 2003, 03:56 PM	Thread Starter #4
URWORSTENEMY nme Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Behind You!! Posts: 389 Rep Power: 0	Zardon I guess there is one but im unsure where to find it or even recognise it Ive enabled and disabled different settings within the AWARDBios setup but !! Is it possible the Asus A7V266-E mobo isnt flashable nme

Mar 15, 2003, 04:11 PM	#9
AshG Gadget Life Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: East TN Posts: 139 Rep Power: 0	Wow, this is a new one on me. I'd go through every option possible in the Advanced Configuration menu to see if there'[s a BIOS protector. You might also wish to disable the BIOS's AntiVirus protection if that is enabled. Also, try downloading the BIOS file again using just a browser if you used a download manager before. Download managers have been to blame quite a bit lately for corrupting BIOS files; thankfully, they won't even flash. __________________ [color=navy]404_Error, Signature not found[/color] [color=black][color=black]AMD AthlonXP 2500 @ 11x200[/color] - [color=navy]DFI LanParty nForce2 Ultra Rev. B[/color] - [color=black]Thermalright SLK-900A w/ Thermaltake SmartFan[/color] - [color=navy]Corsair TwinX1024 3200XLL[/color] - [color=black]FIC Radeon 9800 Pro[/color] - [color=navy]Hitachi Deskstar 7K250 SATA[/color] - [color=black]WD Raptor 36GB[/color] - [color=navy]LiteOn SOHW-832S[/color] - [color=black]PC Power and Cooling 510W Deluxe[/color] - [color=navy]CoolerMaster CMStacker Case[/color][/color]

Mar 14, 2003, 08:47 PM	#2
Dmac43 HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: May 2002 Location: FLA USA Posts: 125 Rep Power: 0	You may have bios guardian enabled in your bios... you need to disable this before you can flash your bios...

Mar 15, 2003, 01:27 PM	#3
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	have you made sure you arent missing an option in your bios to unlock the bios flash protection??

Mar 15, 2003, 04:03 PM	#5
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	I doubt its non-flashable. something is obviously stopping it from flashing the bios. there has to be a setting in there, some kind of guardian, ive never owned an asus mobo so I dont really have alot of experience with them but they are generally all the same. ive looked at the site and it all seems pretty simple.

Mar 15, 2003, 04:09 PM	#7
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	is boot sector virus protection off (or equivalent) in bios?

Mar 15, 2003, 04:12 PM	#11
shuki DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: in the hidden place Posts: 1,975 Rep Power: 0	two things I would try: 1. clear your CMOS and reboot. then go through and look for any anti-virus or BIOS update options in the BIOS. Seems like my a7v-133 has a BIOS update enable or disable option. Make sure that is enabled and anti-virus is off 2. also on my a7v on the mobo cd, there is a program I can install that will allow me to update the BIOS from windows. Well, sort of. Its auto where it will go to Asus and pull down latest BIOS and then set itself up to run on next reboot. While not my first option, it does work! and no, your mobo is not "unflashable"

Mar 15, 2003, 04:57 PM	#13
Dom DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,940 Rep Power: 0	Glad to hear its all straightened out.

Mar 15, 2003, 04:59 PM	Thread Starter #14
URWORSTENEMY nme Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Behind You!! Posts: 389 Rep Power: 0

Mar 15, 2003, 05:15 PM	#15
shuki DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: in the hidden place Posts: 1,975 Rep Power: 0	GREAT!