Gaming Oh noez!

[Sop]

I was going to update the bios.. BUT AWARD BIOS DOESN'T EXIST ANYMORE!

Will phoenix have the bios I need?

System listed beelow.
Board: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. 8IPE1000P2 1.x
Bus Clock: 200 megahertz
BIOS: Award Software International, Inc. F6 12/25/2003

 

[Sir-Fritz]

Why do you want to update your bios anyway?

 

[Sop]

Because I like to update my stuff.

 

[Pong20302000]

Because I like to update my stuff.

get driver magician 3.61
if you look hard enough im sure you can find it free on the internet

finds loads of drivers in its own personal database and there all up to date

 

[Zekrom_cool]

Google it.

Hope this helps.

 

[Sop]

Google it.

Hope this helps.

You didn't think I would've tried that?

 

[PettingZoo]

A simple google wouldn't have hurt would it? (http://www.driverstock.com/GigaByte-GA-8IPE1000-driver-download/30-36-8286-67834/index.html)

Why are you bothering to update a board from 2003/2004 anyway? I doubt it would do very much for it performance wise or anything.

 

[Sop]

Because I wanted to..

 

[PettingZoo]

Google it.

Hope this helps.
You didn't think I would've tried that?

didn't try hard enough, even though a couple clicks can hardly be regarded as a form of effort.

QUOTE(Sop @ Jun 23 2011, 08:06 PM)

Because I wanted to..

Do you know how to update the BIOS for that motherboard?

 

[Originality]

As with any process that involves re-flashing a ROM chip, updating the BIOS runs the risk of causing permanent damage to the motherboard. If the new BIOS image is corrupted, or you use the wrong version of BIOS image, or if it doesn't flash over properly, or if there's a power failure, or if the BIOS flashing routine isn't coded properly... Well, kiss your motherboard goodbye, because it will not work until the ROM chip itself is replaced. Or manually flashed with someone with the right equipment.

Basically the only time you ever touch the BIOS is when you're encountering a BIOS related problem. Most BIOS updates only add extra CPU compatability. It is very rare for a BIOS update to provide any sort if performance enhancement. Also, not every motherboard even has a BIOS update. You can't take a decade-old motherboard and flash it with a BIOS from 2011 - the BIOS has to be specifically coded for that particular motherboard.

 

[overslept]

Yes, updating the BIOS is very risky. I like to keep my stuff updated as well, but I don't touch the BIOS unless there's something wrong and I need to remedy it.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.