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Mr.Tooth Fairy · 05-25-09, 01:40 PM

well friends i would like to know what is basically BIOS for a pc.. i mean many times i have come across.. ppl discussing updating BIOS and all.. all i have an idea is.. when a pc is booting at that time we can go to BIOS..

but wat is it actually meant for?

how it works .. and wat are its uses?

can anyone explain to me? and how can we update BIOS and y we need update?

thank u

05-25-09, 01:43 PM

BIOS = Basic Input Output System

It is the first program to run when the power is supplied to the PC that determines what all are connected to the PC and what are its capabilities.
It is the place where the basic things like HDD RAM Processor and other Vital components gets the instructions to do their work.

Upgrading BIOS is not so easy are it is Embedded in IC. to update we had to replace the IC but now i hae heard that they have made it upgradeable (not sure).

Mr.Tooth Fairy · 05-25-09, 01:49 PM

is it something that BIOS need to be installed? i dont have any idea but as per when i was a newbie and when i brought my laptop.. it was like without os.. so tht time those dumb ppl were telling we have to install BIOS and all.. and they have given a BIOS cd for me..not the original, somewhere copied from someone...i think.. i dont know wat is it.. as i never had chance to make use of tht cd.

05-25-09, 01:52 PM

No that is not entirely correct.
BIOS we dont install it nor corrupt it. The manufacturer of the MB will do it and it will be embedded in a chip which will be in ROM format you cannot alter it. Here it is

This is example of one company, others may be in different size and shapes.

Mr.Tooth Fairy · 05-25-09, 01:58 PM

oh ok so you mean to say like suppose i get a pc without OS all i need to boot an OS cd and install as regular.. no procedure related to BIOS.. or anything right??

deepmohan · 05-25-09, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Tooth Fairy

is it something that BIOS need to be installed? i dont have any idea but as per when i was a newbie and when i brought my laptop.. it was like without os.. so tht time those dumb ppl were telling we have to install BIOS and all.. and they have given a BIOS cd for me..not the original, somewhere copied from someone...i think.. i dont know wat is it.. as i never had chance to make use of tht cd.

BIOS is not installed i think you are talking about Flashing BIOS to latest version. You can get the current version of your BIOS from BIOS utility at system start up and check there.

BTW which laptop u are using you can get the latest or updated version of BIOS from your system manufactures site if they provide so download the setup file and you can FLASH your BIOS to the latest one locally.

05-25-09, 01:59 PM

exactly correct. you dont need to do anything other than booting from OS CD and install it.

but however if your HDD is not partitioned then you need to do it before installing OS but its no way related to BIOS

deepmohan · 05-25-09, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Tooth Fairy

oh ok so you mean to say like suppose i get a pc without OS all i need to boot an OS cd and install as regular.. no procedure related to BIOS.. or anything right??

if your laptop came without an OS you can just install one with the OS cd as usual not to worry about anything related to BIOS. just go ahead.

Mr.Tooth Fairy · 05-25-09, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deepmohan

BIOS is not installed i think you are talking about Flashing BIOS to latest version. You can get the current version of your BIOS from BIOS utility at system start up and check there.

BTW which laptop u are using you can get the latest or updated version of BIOS from your system manufactures site if they provide so download the setup file and you can FLASH your BIOS to the latest one locally.

my laptop is ACER ASPIRE 4710 and yes i think it might be flashing BIOS.. but is it something if i flash to latest one will help me in any way? I mean my system gonna run better or something lolz.. and can i geet the BIOS of my laptop model as mentioned above?

05-25-09, 02:17 PM

Usually you can get BIOS updates from the manufacturer's website.

However if your system is working normally then there's no need to update. Its usually recommended NOT to update when you don't have a problem.

Mr.Tooth Fairy · 05-25-09, 02:19 PM

thts wat.. i dont have anyporblem since long in my pc.. lolz.. so getting bored.. wat u say? should i try out???

05-25-09, 02:20 PM

sure ... y not

deepmohan · 05-25-09, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Tooth Fairy

thts wat.. i dont have anyporblem since long in my pc.. lolz.. so getting bored.. wat u say? should i try out???

since when you are having your laptop running with DOS

Surely since you might have got bored with DOS the way you are switching to XP or other OS like that u can get your BIOS too FLASHED no issues...

Mr.Tooth Fairy · 05-25-09, 04:08 PM

DOS maane disk operating system..

deepmohan · 05-25-09, 04:24 PM

05-25-09, 04:26 PM

this thread is proof tat mixing technical discussion n spamming can cause lots of confusions

05-29-09, 11:46 PM

BIOS is updatable. Its called "Flashing" as some1 had pointed out b4.
U can get it frm the mobo manufacturer site. U need a seperate tool for flashing it. It usually comes with the Mobo CD.

If u have serious issues with ur Mobo, like processor not being recognised, and other stability issues, only then flash it to new version.

If there is any problem in the updating of the newer BIOS, ur mobo will become useless and u will need to buy a new 1. so i will not recommend it.

Removing the jumper or the battery will also not help.

harishsyndrome · 06-01-09, 01:47 AM

BIOS = Basic Input Output System (as said by some one)

Your system has two types of Memory

ROM and RAM

ROM = Read only memory. is a component of BIOS

The ROM has you motherboard details, HDD Drivers and other firmware details.

When u start the System , the contents of ROM is copied to RAM.

Thats why you motherboard appears when u start your system.

Intel
Energy
American Megatrends

All are from Bios

Mr.Tooth Fairy · 06-04-09, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newprouser

this thread is proof tat mixing technical discussion n spamming can cause lots of confusions

ekdum sahi bola.. lol.

well thanks rajan and harish.. for ur details.. very informative.. short n detailed info..keep rocking IBB..

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Mr.Tooth Fairy Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: oral cavity:D Posts: 1,546 Rep Power: 5	what is BIOS? well friends i would like to know what is basically BIOS for a pc.. i mean many times i have come across.. ppl discussing updating BIOS and all.. all i have an idea is.. when a pc is booting at that time we can go to BIOS.. but wat is it actually meant for? how it works .. and wat are its uses? can anyone explain to me? and how can we update BIOS and y we need update? thank u

05-25-09, 01:59 PM	#7
kirankumargb Guest Posts: n/a	exactly correct. you dont need to do anything other than booting from OS CD and install it. but however if your HDD is not partitioned then you need to do it before installing OS but its no way related to BIOS Last edited by kirankumargb; 05-25-09 at 01:59 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

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05-25-09, 01:43 PM	#2
kirankumargb Guest Posts: n/a	BIOS = Basic Input Output System It is the first program to run when the power is supplied to the PC that determines what all are connected to the PC and what are its capabilities. It is the place where the basic things like HDD RAM Processor and other Vital components gets the instructions to do their work. Upgrading BIOS is not so easy are it is Embedded in IC. to update we had to replace the IC but now i hae heard that they have made it upgradeable (not sure).

05-25-09, 01:49 PM	#3
Mr.Tooth Fairy Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: oral cavity:D Posts: 1,546 Rep Power: 5	is it something that BIOS need to be installed? i dont have any idea but as per when i was a newbie and when i brought my laptop.. it was like without os.. so tht time those dumb ppl were telling we have to install BIOS and all.. and they have given a BIOS cd for me..not the original, somewhere copied from someone...i think.. i dont know wat is it.. as i never had chance to make use of tht cd.

05-25-09, 01:52 PM	#4
kirankumargb Guest Posts: n/a	No that is not entirely correct. BIOS we dont install it nor corrupt it. The manufacturer of the MB will do it and it will be embedded in a chip which will be in ROM format you cannot alter it. Here it is This is example of one company, others may be in different size and shapes.

05-25-09, 01:58 PM	#5
Mr.Tooth Fairy Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: oral cavity:D Posts: 1,546 Rep Power: 5	oh ok so you mean to say like suppose i get a pc without OS all i need to boot an OS cd and install as regular.. no procedure related to BIOS.. or anything right??

05-25-09, 02:17 PM	#10
newprouser Guest Posts: n/a	Usually you can get BIOS updates from the manufacturer's website. However if your system is working normally then there's no need to update. Its usually recommended NOT to update when you don't have a problem.

05-25-09, 02:19 PM	#11
Mr.Tooth Fairy Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: oral cavity:D Posts: 1,546 Rep Power: 5	thts wat.. i dont have anyporblem since long in my pc.. lolz.. so getting bored.. wat u say? should i try out???

05-25-09, 02:20 PM	#12
newprouser Guest Posts: n/a	sure ... y not

05-25-09, 04:08 PM	#14
Mr.Tooth Fairy Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: oral cavity:D Posts: 1,546 Rep Power: 5	DOS maane disk operating system..

05-25-09, 04:24 PM	#15
deepmohan Platinum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 809 Rep Power: 3

05-25-09, 04:26 PM	#16
newprouser Guest Posts: n/a	this thread is proof tat mixing technical discussion n spamming can cause lots of confusions

05-29-09, 11:46 PM	#17
rajan1311 Guest Posts: n/a	BIOS is updatable. Its called "Flashing" as some1 had pointed out b4. U can get it frm the mobo manufacturer site. U need a seperate tool for flashing it. It usually comes with the Mobo CD. If u have serious issues with ur Mobo, like processor not being recognised, and other stability issues, only then flash it to new version. If there is any problem in the updating of the newer BIOS, ur mobo will become useless and u will need to buy a new 1. so i will not recommend it. Removing the jumper or the battery will also not help.

06-01-09, 01:47 AM	#18
harishsyndrome Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Age: 22 Posts: 79 Rep Power: 1	BIOS = Basic Input Output System (as said by some one) Your system has two types of Memory ROM and RAM ROM = Read only memory. is a component of BIOS The ROM has you motherboard details, HDD Drivers and other firmware details. When u start the System , the contents of ROM is copied to RAM. Thats why you motherboard appears when u start your system. Intel Energy American Megatrends All are from Bios

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