Question how do i update my bios

SNNP · Apr 6, 2020

how do i update my bios?
motherboard: gigabyte h81m-hd3
graphics card: asus nvidia gtx 1060 3gb
ram: ddr3 8gb
processor: i5 4570.
how do i update bios? i dont know which version i have rev1 or rev2 and i dont know where to download the bios from, HELP!!

ChumP · Apr 6, 2020

You could try downloading CPUZ.
There's a mainboard tab... you'll find the model number and revision there.

SNNP · Apr 7, 2020

ChumP said:
You could try downloading CPUZ.
There's a mainboard tab... you'll find the model number and revision there.
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it says something about Rev. 06 and Rev. C2 and on model it says h81m-hd3 and x.x after it

ChumP · Apr 7, 2020

Then... open up your case and inspect the motherboard for the model number.

The revision (1.0 or 2.0) should be imprinted somewhere on the motherboard.

Make sure you visually inspect the board thoroughly... it might be hidden in a corner.

EDIT: found it... I highlited the location in green:

Should be in the same place on yours too.

SNNP · Apr 7, 2020

i have rev 2.0, so where can i download bios for it?
in gigabytes site on h81m-hd3 rev 2 its wrong file i think because everytime i go into q-flash it just doesnt want to open the file everytime i click it it just goes inside the file to choose smaller file

ChumP · Apr 7, 2020

SNNP said:
i have rev 2.0, so where can i download bios for it?
in gigabytes site on h81m-hd3 rev 2 its wrong file i think because everytime i go into q-flash it just doesnt want to open the file everytime i click it it just goes inside the file to choose smaller file

So, you download the latest BIOS version from here:

https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GA-H81M-HD3-rev-20/support#support-dl

In your case is the FB BIOS version.

1.Format the USB drive as FAT32 first.

2.From the ZIP BIOS archive only copy H81MHD32. FB file to your USB drive.

3.You should be able to see the file from the QFlash utility in your BIOS and update.

SNNP · Apr 7, 2020

1st how do i make my usb drive fat32? (ive done this part)
2nd there is no h81mhd32. fb file, or i cant find it?

ChumP · Apr 7, 2020

SNNP said:
1st how do i make my usb drive fat32? (ive done this part)
2nd there is no h81mhd32. fb file, or i cant find it?

Right click on the usb drive -> format -> choose FAT32 at file system.
Yes it is I just downloaded the .zip from their website... you need to open up the zip file, and there are 3 files one of them is the h81mhd32. fb

Here's the download link for the BIOS file:

https://download.gigabyte.com/FileList/BIOS/mb_bios_ga-h81m-hd3_v2.x_fb.zip

You need to double click on the .zip file, it's an archive... insde there are 3 files and one of the is the .FB ROM file.
Copy that to your FAT32 USB drive.

SNNP · Apr 7, 2020

ChumP said:
So, you download the latest BIOS version from here:

https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GA-H81M-HD3-rev-20/support#support-dl

In your case is the FB BIOS version.

1.Format the USB drive as FAT32 first.

2.From the ZIP BIOS archive only copy H81MHD32. FB file to your USB drive.

3.You should be able to see the file from the QFlash utility in your BIOS and update.

oh thanks now thats i updated my bios my pc wont startup its stuck on black screen with white blinking line

ChumP · Apr 7, 2020

SNNP said:
oh thanks now thats i updated my bios my pc wont startup its stuck on black screen with white blinking line

Try clearing CMOS.

You need to short those 2 CLR_CMOS pins on this diagram:

To short them, turn off your computer and take a screwdriver.... touch both CLR_CMOS pins at the same time with your screwdriver for about 10-20 seconds. Turn on the system afterwards.

SNNP · Apr 7, 2020

i did just that, when i touch those pins the pc turns on itself but nothing happens, still on the black screen???

ChumP · Apr 7, 2020

SNNP said:
i did just that, when i touch those pins the pc turns on itself but nothing happens, still on the black screen???

Just to make sure.... these are the pins:

Unplug the power cable from your computer before doing it... touch both pins at the same time for 10-20 seconds. Plug the power cable back and turn on the system.

SNNP · Apr 7, 2020

ChumP said:
Just to make sure.... these are the pins:

Unplug the power cable from your computer before doing it... touch both pins at the same time for 10-20 seconds. Plug the power cable back and turn on the system.

i touched those pins i pulled the power cable of the power supply and still nothing happens

SNNP · Apr 7, 2020

ChumP said:
Just to make sure.... these are the pins:

Unplug the power cable from your computer before doing it... touch both pins at the same time for 10-20 seconds. Plug the power cable back and turn on the system.

i touched those pins and unplugged the power supply cable and put it back in after and boot it uo and still nothin happens

ChumP · Apr 7, 2020

SNNP said:
i touched those pins i pulled the power cable of the power supply and still nothing happens

When updating the BIOS did the flash completed successfully?

SNNP · Apr 7, 2020

ChumP said:
When updating the BIOS did the flash completed successfully?

yes, i guess because when i chose the file and stuff it loaded and then it said reseting computer or sm in 3.. 2.. 1.. and the came vlack screen and blinking white line and nothing happens

ChumP · Apr 7, 2020

SNNP said:
yes, i guess because when i chose the file and stuff it loaded and then it said reseting computer or sm in 3.. 2.. 1.. and the came vlack screen and blinking white line and nothing happens

That means that the BIOS update was succsessful.

Can you enter in your BIOS? Or is it just a blinking underscore?

SNNP · Apr 7, 2020

ChumP said:
That means that the BIOS update was succsessful.

Can you enter in your BIOS? Or is it just a blinking underscore?

its just blinking underscore and when i try to enter bios it wont let me bcuz it just goes to the blinking underscore screen

ChumP · Apr 7, 2020

SNNP said:
its just blinking underscore and when i try to enter bios it wont let me bcuz it just goes to the blinking underscore screen

Did you remove the USB drive after updating your BIOS?

SNNP · Apr 7, 2020

no

ChumP said:
Did you remove the USB drive after updating your BIOS?

?

ChumP said:
Did you remove the USB drive after updating your BIOS?

ChumP · Apr 7, 2020

SNNP said:
no

?

Remove the usb drive and start the computer again... the system might try to boot from your usb drive.

SNNP · Apr 7, 2020

ChumP said:
Did you remove the USB drive after updating your BIOS?

i just removed it but it still blinks -__-

SNNP · Apr 7, 2020

ChumP said:
Remove the usb drive and start the computer again... the system might try to boot from your usb drive.

would it help if we were in a video call like in sc?

ChumP · Apr 7, 2020

SNNP said:
i just removed it but it still blinks -__-

The blinking white line means that your system can't boot from the boot drive.
Again, unplug the power cable and remove the BIOS battery named BAT on the motherboard diagram above for 15-20 minutes. Before putting the battery back in touch those 2 CLR_CMOS pins again for 10-20 seconds.
Before starting the system unplug all your storage devices too(HDDs, SSDs, USBs, CD/DVDs).

SNNP · Apr 7, 2020

ChumP said:
The blinking white line means that your system can't boot from the boot drive.
Again, unplug the power cable and remove the BIOS battery named BAT on the motherboard diagram above for 15-20 minutes. Before putting the battery back in touch those 2 CLR_CMOS pins again for 10-20 seconds.
Before starting the system unplug all your storage devices too(HDDs, SSDs, USBs, CD/DVDs).

i cant find a BAT named cable? is it pcb?

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