update motherboard bios

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go_gamez

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I want to update my motherboard bios..how to do it ??and where to get it from ??please tell me step by step ..
i have given all the information i can give u about my motherboard manufacturer. ..and bios....

bios information .
general ...
VIAP4M - 42302e31 S v6.00PG AwardBIOS v6.00PG

name : AT/AT COMPATIBLE

date : 04/20/04

SM BIOS ..
bios vendor : Phoenix Technologies, LTD

version :6.00 PG

MAINBOARD-
MODEL.. P4M266-8233
MANUFACTURER ...MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD


PLEASE TELL ME IF THERE IS AN UPDATE OF BIOS ASVAILABLE..AND WHICH SITE..TO GET IT FROM..HOW TO UPDATE THE BIOS..AND DOES IT INVOLVE ANY RISK. SOME SORT..
 

kalpik

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Why do you want to upgrade your BIOS? If you have no specefic issue with the current BIOS, *DO NOT* upgrade it. A BIOS upgrade will not speed up your system.
 
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go_gamez

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ok as u say..but theres an update available from the official site...i got the utility..from microstar and it says u can update the bios..i have not done so..i thought it is better to update the bios..
anyways i am not doin it as i have heard that it can become risky sometimes..
 

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Yes it can be *very* risky! You can loose your motherboard too!
 
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