Hi,
I had the same problem with HP.
With S-video not working they ordered me to perform a Bios-update ?
The update failed...i got a new motherboard and the S-video worked
I will never perform anymore a bios-update (i did know that it was risky but
a new PC...)
Question:
-Can you give some further explication how to make a copy of the Bios .
-i want to be prepared whenever i hav to execute it nevertheless.
Regards
Huib
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> BIOS updates have always been risky.
> In the 'olden days' the BIOS chips were replaceable. If you messed one up,
> you might be able to get another chip, flash it to the BIOS version
> desired, then plug it in the board. The newer ones are usually
> non-replaceable and the whole board is toast if the BIOS flash fails.
> Any technician who tries a BIOS flash from a remote connection should be
> moved to the mailroom.
> I know there is supposedly software that will flash the BIOS from within
> Windows, but I don't trust it.
> I always make at least 2 copies of the BIOS that I have downloaded.
> I prefer to do it from a Floppy, even if I have to install one.
> During the process, it should allow you to save the old BIOS (which is
> much harder to do when flashing from a CD) then install the new version.
> By saving the old, you can then boot from that floppy and restore the old
> one if the new proves unstable.
> But if the new BIOS doesn't fix a problem with machine function, there is
> no need to take the chance on it.
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> "CB" <CB@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>>I have read on many websites and in many discussion groups that one should
>> not update the bios unless there are problems with the existing bios. In
>> other words, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". However, shortly after
>> receiving my new computer (Vista Premium preinstalled) I received an
>> email
>> from Dell telling me to update my bios. I updated the bios and everything
>> was
>> OK.
>>
>> I recently received another email from Dell telling me that the bios
>> needed
>> updated again so I went to support.dell.com and downloaded the bios
>> update. I
>> tried to install the bios update but the application would not work. I
>> called
>> Dell technical support. The Dell support rep took control of my computer
>> via
>> "remote assistance" and attempted to flash the bios. During the process
>> the
>> current bios was erased but the updated bios would not install. At that
>> time
>> the Dell rep decided to restart my computer. I told him that the current
>> bios
>> had already been erased and I didn't think it would be a good idea to
>> shut
>> down the computer. He informed me that everything was OK and proceeded to
>> shut down my computer.
>>
>> Of course, as I suspected, with no bios the computer would not operate.
>> He
>> then told me to boot again and keep pressing the F12 key, which I knew
>> would
>> not work since I had no bios. He then instructed me to insert the
>> installation DVD and boot the computer but I knew this would not work
>> either.
>>
>> My motherboard was fried during the bios update flash. Wasted, kaput,
>> trashed. However, Dell is sending a technician to my home to replace the
>> motherboard. The third-party technician told me two things: (01) Never
>> update
>> the bios unless there is a problem and (02) the Dell technical rep was
>> very
>> ignorant of the consequences of his actions.
>>
>> The majority of readers of this newsgroup undoutably know that one should
>> not update the bios if it is working properly. I also was aware of this.
>> However, Dell instructed me to update it anyway and I was stupid enough
>> to
>> listen. This post is for the uninformed who don't know the consequences
>> of
>> updating the bios. I am still kicking myself in the ass for taking Dell's
>> advice.
>>
>> I am more fortunate than others regarding this matter because I have
>> three
>> other computers to use while my new computer is being repaired. I think
>> the
>> motherboard was fried during the flashing of the bios, not due to the
>> shutdown. The Dell computer's motherboard was destroyed by A Dell update.
>> I
>> don't understand why Dell would want anyone to update their bios when
>> they
>> know fully well what the consequences can be.
>>
>> I have two suggestions: If your computer is under warranty and the
>> computer
>> vendor wants you to update the bios you should update the bios. Once
>> enough
>> motherboards are fried and the vendor has lost a substantial amount of
>> money
>> they will reconsider the value of needlessly updating the bios. Secondly,
>> if
>> your computer is NOT under warranty you should not update the bios
>> regardless
>> of what the vendor tells you.
>>
>> Have a nice day.
>>
>> C.B.
>>
>>
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