A computer BIOS is a non-volatile (meaning that it does not lose memory even when power shuts down) chip on your system motherboard. The BIOS contains information that helps the hardware and software work together on your computer. Occasionally, motherboard manufacturers release BIOS updates to fix errors and make the motherboard compatible with newer hardware and software. You can download and install these updates on your BIOS using a process called BIOS flashing. Previously, BIOS flashing required a floppy disk and floppy disk drive; however, newer BIOS technology allows you to flash the BIOS from within Windows.
Instructions
1. Open your browser and download the Softpaq BIOS updater package (see Resources). The Softpaq BIOS updater includes WinFlash and Phoenix BIOS version F.21 files. Save the file on your desktop.
2. Double-click the downloaded file on your desktop to launch the WinFlash BIOS utility. WinFlash allows you to flash the BIOS while in Windows.
3. Click "Next," then select "I accept the terms in the license agreement."
4. Click "Next." The WinFlash program will flash your BIOS to the F.21 Phoenix BIOS version. The computer will automatically restart once the process finishes.
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