First attempt to update BIOS

Discussion in 'Software' started by Jedi5, Dec 23, 2004.

  1. Jedi5

    Jedi5 Private E-2

    Hey everyone.
    I'm going to take a stab at updating the BIOS on my computer.
    Now this is my first time doing this so bear with me:) .

    Should I use Everest to get my BIOS info?
    Is that the best program that will give me my MOBO info that I need
    to update my BIOS?

    I'll post the Everest log and highlight what I think I need to look for.
    Maybe someone can chime in and correct me if I'm wrong?

    From there, is there a master site that holds all mobo info that I can go to
    to get the latest bios?

    thanks
    Rafael
     
  2. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    I have to ask WHY are you updating the Bios are you having problems?

    if you are experiencing no issues that a Bios update would fix IMHO leave well alone, unless you do know what your doing as you could render your PC useless with a bad flash.
     
  3. Jedi5

    Jedi5 Private E-2

    My DVD burner can't "see" or "read" brand new disks as blanks.
    The dvd burner keeps "seeing" them as full.
    I've tried everything I could and it was suggested that the BIOS might be needed
    to be updated.
     
  4. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Ah I see

    A few questions What OS, DVD Burner and what burning software are you using?

    Does your OS see your DVD burner in the device list?

    Will the drive read data on already written DVD/CDs?

    Is your burning software latest version?
     
  5. Jedi5

    Jedi5 Private E-2

    Please oh please tell me you know about dvd drivers!!!!:D

    I'm running Win2K.
    The burner is a Sony DRU 530A.
    Burning software has been Nero, Shrink, Decryptor, and the crap...er I mean bundle that came with my sony.

    I can watch dvds on my burner, I can rip dvds onto my hard drive, I can burn audio cds, but I can't burn onto a blank disk.

    It's not the software, it's something else but I don't know what.

    rafael
     

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