Update BIOS on newer OS

[bartNL]

Hi,

I've got a PC here which came with WinXP at the time i bought it, and i've installed Win7 on it now.
I wanted to perform a BIOS update so i gathered the required info and i was able to download the update and a utility to flash it. The thing is, when i run it it says
"message: AwdFlash No Support WinNT/2000/XP OS"
So that'd suggest i could only flash it while my machine is on WinXP?

I've got this info:
BIOS version: Phoenix Tech, LTD 6.00 PG, 13-1-2006
Motherboard: MSI ms-7204
Intel i954P Chipset

I hope some ppl can help me, i suppose it must be possible to update the bios even when you upgrade your OS? Anyway, thanks for any help or suggestions.

 

[drkatz42]

Hi,

I've got a PC here which came with WinXP at the time i bought it, and i've installed Win7 on it now.
I wanted to perform a BIOS update so i gathered the required info and i was able to download the update and a utility to flash it. The thing is, when i run it it says
"message: AwdFlash No Support WinNT/2000/XP OS"
So that'd suggest i could only flash it while my machine is on WinXP?

I've got this info:
BIOS version: Phoenix Tech, LTD 6.00 PG, 13-1-2006
Motherboard: MSI ms-7204
Intel i954P Chipset

I hope some ppl can help me, i suppose it must be possible to update the bios even when you upgrade your OS? Anyway, thanks for any help or suggestions.

While in the bios, there should be an option to update the bios from file.

 

[aldan]

are you having any issues with your pc that lead you to believe you need to update the bios?bios updates are there to fix specific issues,so if you arent having any there is no need to update.

 

[photonboy]

As said, there's no reason to do this unless you know a particular problem is fixed by a BIOS update.

Also, it appears to be an old or relatively unsupported motherboard as I couldn't even find a support page. So just stay away from a BIOS update.

(Also, usually you can update a BIOS outside of the OS with a bootable flash program and the BIOS file on the same disc but you'd need to see the motherboard manual and of course obtain the new BIOS file etc. )

 

[bartNL]

Hi,

I've got a PC here which came with WinXP at the time i bought it, and i've installed Win7 on it now.
I wanted to perform a BIOS update so i gathered the required info and i was able to download the update and a utility to flash it. The thing is, when i run it it says
"message: AwdFlash No Support WinNT/2000/XP OS"
So that'd suggest i could only flash it while my machine is on WinXP?

I've got this info:
BIOS version: Phoenix Tech, LTD 6.00 PG, 13-1-2006
Motherboard: MSI ms-7204
Intel i954P Chipset

I hope some ppl can help me, i suppose it must be possible to update the bios even when you upgrade your OS? Anyway, thanks for any help or suggestions.

While in the bios, there should be an option to update the bios from file.

It'd be nice if this option was available but it isn't. And if i would have the option, i still don't have the update file 🙁

 

[bartNL]

As said, there's no reason to do this unless you know a particular problem is fixed by a BIOS update.

Also, it appears to be an old or relatively unsupported motherboard as I couldn't even find a support page. So just stay away from a BIOS update.

(Also, usually you can update a BIOS outside of the OS with a bootable flash program and the BIOS file on the same disc but you'd need to see the motherboard manual and of course obtain the new BIOS file etc. )

There is such a program and i tried it but unfortunately it only supports WinXP and below.
Not only would a bios update perhaps fix some issues, maybe performance will slightly increase.
Btw, is it common that a bios update gets you some more (advanced)options in your bios or shouldn't i suspect this?

 

[aldan]

sometimes it will open some bios options on update,but unless the update pertains specifically to a problem you are having it will do no good and can potentially turn your computer into a doorstop.

 

[bartNL]

sometimes it will open some bios options on update,but unless the update pertains specifically to a problem you are having it will do no good and can potentially turn your computer into a doorstop.

I can find this advice all over the internet but thanks anyway 😉 the thing is that this pc is 9y/o and i'm experimenting with it so i'd be even surprised if it won't break at some point when i'm playing with it.
It doesn't matter if it ends in the garbage bin.