flashing bios is scary !

evermore88 · 07-27-2010, 11:28 PM

there's a bios flash to update bios for dv6 3050us

on HP's wesite

but i've never done flashing bios before,, scare i might mess it up

so is it worth flashing the bios for the update

it says bios update for amd cpu notebook which i have x.x

abaddon4180 · 07-28-2010, 09:53 AM

As long as you follow the directions you should be fine but if you are not having any problems then I wouldn't even worry about updating.

agusman · 07-29-2010, 12:48 PM

I bricked a laptop flashig bios once, so I've became phobic since then...

In my case, I would only do it if strictly necessary, but that is my humble and fearful opinion...

Mastershroom · 07-29-2010, 05:38 PM

Don't do anything stupid like unplug the power and remove the battery while it's flashing, and you'll have no trouble.

(not saying you did anything stupid, agusman, but the vast majority of the time these things don't just happen for no reason).

Rodster · 07-29-2010, 09:14 PM

Rule of thumb don't upgrade a BIOS unless it's fixing a problem you currently are having or a new feature they are giving you, that you need. If none of those two things applies to you then forget updating. Even most computer makers and motherboard mfg will tell you the same thing.

Pitabred · 07-30-2010, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evermore88

there's a bios flash to update bios for dv6 3050us

on HP's wesite

but i've never done flashing bios before,, scare i might mess it up

so is it worth flashing the bios for the update

it says bios update for amd cpu notebook which i have x.x

The main thing to do is restart your computer before installing the BIOS update, keep it plugged into wall power, and just don't touch it AT ALL while the installer is running. Just sit back and watch.

But like stated above, if the notes for the updated BIOS don't say that it fixes a problem you're having (sometimes fan speeds are fixed, etc.), then don't worry about it.

That said, I have updated the BIOS on my Envy here 5 or 6 times, and every time it's gone smoothly and made my machine run better. YMMV.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodknee

Rule of thumb don't upgrade a BIOS unless it's fixing a problem you currently are having or a new feature they are giving you, that you need. If none of those two things applies to you then forget updating. Even most computer makers and motherboard mfg will tell you the same thing.

QFT

nikeseven · 07-31-2010, 02:46 AM

I've found it pretty straight forward. Just don't mess around with the power cord/battery or do anything while the installer is running

Mr. Designer · 07-31-2010, 09:58 PM

I found it frightening, I was shaking and everything... Then the computer froze, and wouldn't do anythings, THATS when I started to crap myself... For some STUPID reason, I actually turned it off, but it worked! I started the Flashing again, and it worked great! Would never like to go through that experience ever again.

But yes, like said above, only do it if you HAVE to (I did mine because the BIOS I was on wouldn't allow me to run Vista/7)...

Aikimox · 08-03-2010, 02:59 PM

Just to minimize the chances of bricking the system - never flash it through Windows. Burn it on a bootable DVD/CD/USB/etc, load from it and whoa!

Good Luck.

Mr.Mischief · 08-04-2010, 05:10 PM

Hi guys, sorry to be off topic, but I need help flashing my bios. I have an Asus G51Vx, and I can't find the bios update utility on teh website? Anyone know where to find it? I don't have the original disks.

EDIT: Found out how. Used Winflash.