Re-flashing gigabyte motherboard. BIOS firmware for motherboards from GYGABYTE

Many people wonder how to flash a BIOS, but after reading forums and abstruse articles, they believe that it is so difficult - you shouldn't even try. Is it really? Oddly enough, but updating or reinstalling the BIOS firmware is quite simple, provided that you start it. Otherwise - only to the service and this is without options.

First, let's consider why we need to flash BIOS? And for the fact that the BIOS firmware, like any software, is periodically updated by the developers, corrections and additions are made, improvements in work. For example, when I bought the GIGABYTE GA-B75-D3H motherboard, the BIOS version F3 was installed on it, and now F15 is already available.

I note right away that these methods are available for motherboards and other manufacturers, be it Asus or something else. Both on laptops and stationary computers. I will give an example on the popular GIGABYTE.

When you may need firmware:

Bios does not always see a USB flash drive. If everything is in order with the flash drive and you tried to insert it into different ports, then 90% of what is buggy is the BIOS.
Once again, it enters the BIOS settings. When you press the key to enter the settings, the download continues.
Long list of downloaders available, but in reality none. During installation, many systems create an entry in the BIOS, which can be easily removed using third-party programs from Windows, but in other systems, you cannot do without special knowledge and tambourines. Flashing is the easiest way. By the way, this fact also entails the following point ...
When you turn on the computer after the BIOS, the backlit black and gray screen, the operating system does not automatically load. Loads only when forcibly selecting a drive from the BOOT MENU.
BOOT MENU is called every other time. When you press the hotkey, you do not enter the BOOT MENU, the download continues. If everything is in order with the keyboard, then 99% of the BIOS is dull.
Easy firmware upgrade to newer version.

GIGABYTE BIOS flashing methods

There are two ways to update and flash GIGABYTE BIOS:

Through Windows. Using the free @Bios utility that comes with the motherboard on disk. If there is no disk, then go to the official GIGABYTE website, look for our motherboard model, go to SUPPORT, and download the utility. It is important to choose the version that suits your system so that it is installed in Windows. If the version is not compatible get an error.
Using a USB flash drive. This method is suitable for computers that do not have Windows installed. And installed incompatible systems, for example Mac OS X (Hackintosh) - this direction is gaining popularity lately, or Linux, and maybe other operating systems. In this method, we still need Windows, but only in order to unpack a self-unpacking archive with the .EXE extension.

Firmware using @Bios utility

This is how the @BIOS GIGABYTE utility for Windows looks like, the interface may be slightly different, but it is not it that is important to us, but the menu items on the right.

Save Current BIOS to File- Save the current BIOS firmware to a file. It was not for nothing that I started from this point. Before making changes to the BIOS, be sure to save the current firmware to a USB flash drive, so that in case of a failure, you can restore the data. You never know what can happen, the light will blink, Windows will dull and the like.

Update BIOS from GIGABYTE Server- the easiest way to flash and update, but you definitely need access to the Internet from this computer. In this case, the firmware will be downloaded and installed automatically from Gigabyte servers, you only need to select a region from the Asia, China, America, Europe, Europe (Russia) list - I think there will be no difficulties with this. After choosing, we confirm the action and wait for the end. After that, for the changes to take effect, we reboot, and do not forget to re-configure the BIOS, because all settings after the firmware are reset to default.

Update BIOS from File... The implementation of this item does not require constant access of the computer to the Internet, but nevertheless we will need it, no matter from what device, in order to download the firmware file. So, we go to the site http://www.gigabyte.com/Support/Motherboard, so that we do not soar for a long time in search - we hammer the model of the motherboard into the search from above.

We choose our version. press ENTER. On the page with various modifications - select ours and on the right in the menu, immediately click BIOS.
We choose the operating system, but for our method this is not important, since the utility is already running with us. If it hadn't been, then we would have chosen the appropriate version of Windows and downloaded it already. In any case, they are downloaded with the utility, whatever one may say.

Click on the region we need, download the .EXE file. We launch it, it is unpacked and 3 files are available.

Click Update BIOS from File and specify the file with the firmware, in my case it is B75MD3H.F15, in yours it will correspond to your model and BIOS version. We confirm the action and reboot after completion. We configure the updated BIOS.

BIOS firmware using Q-Flash

For this method, the operating system on the computer is not important to us, it is important for us that the BIOS starts and goes into the settings. We pass to execution.

Also, as in the previous method, go to the manufacturer's website, download the firmware. We unpack in Windows, on any available computer or laptop, the firmware file B75MD3H.F15 in my case, in yours will correspond to your model and BIOS version - we transfer it to a USB flash drive.

When loading, press DEL in order to get into the settings. Perhaps, depending on the model of the motherboard, the keys for entering the settings and calling Q-Flash will be slightly different, but the essence remains the same.

In my BIOS, Q-Flash is called by F8, on the Z chipset, if I'm not mistaken, F12, but you yourself will see this in the right menu in Bios. We confirm the entrance to the Q-Flash. And then everything is the same as in the previous method.

We press Save Current BIOS to File, choose where to save, to a flash drive or hard drive. We drive in the name and save.
We press Update BIOS from File, choose our flash drive from the list. We indicate the firmware file, confirm the action. When finished, the computer will restart. In some cases, after a reboot, it starts up and turns off almost immediately. But after a couple of seconds it starts in full. We are not afraid of this, the moment, it should be so - this is not a glitch.
We configure the updated BIOS.

As you could understand, the BIOS firmware is not such a complicated thing and everyone can cope with it. But do not overwrite the firmware very often. Frequent repetition of this procedure can lead to failure of the BIOS chip, since in fact it is the same flash drive, which has a limited rewriting resource.

UEFI has a clear graphical interface, supports storage media with a volume of more than 2 TB, and also works with input manipulators without problems.

Update the BIOS as soon as its latest version appears on the motherboard manufacturer's website, even if the operating system is running smoothly or not. Here everyone makes a decision on their own. Let's just say that there are cases when the work of the computer is completely satisfactory and there is a doubt that the update will only make it worse. Perhaps in this case you do not need the update and you should refuse it.

But there is also something that you simply cannot do without updating, for example, the motherboard does not "see" the processor or hard drive.

Reasons for updating the BIOS version:

Upgrade of computer components (processor, hard disk, etc.);
At the insistence of the component manufacturers;
Overclockers when overclocking the processor.

With the release of a new generation of processors, the modes and parameters of the system as a whole change. If these changes are significant, then you can't do without buying a new motherboard for your PC. If they are small, then motherboard engineers release BIOS updates to them.

With the advent of Intel Core i7, owners of motherboards based on the 100th chipset ( Z-170, H170, H110, B150), it was enough to download the latest version and update the BIOS. The release of the eighth generation of processors required replacing the motherboard, the firmware will no longer help.

From time to time, a processor manufacturer, especially in newer models that have just appeared, discovers operational errors or some vulnerabilities. In this case, an update will help resolve these issues.

Overclocking users also need to keep track of the current BIOS versions, as they can help to achieve better overclocking results. But there are exceptions and the result of the update can be the opposite, either tests done by yourself or experiments performed by other users will help.

The firmware mechanism depends on the motherboard manufacturer and on the program through which it happens. Let's take a look at how to update the BIOS on a gigabyte motherboard using standard methods.

Attention! Use the BIOS update version only for your motherboard model.

Updating motherboards of the Gigabyte family in the Windows environment

The clearest and fastest way to update the BIOS while in the Windows operating environment. To do this, download the utility @BIOS from the official Gigabyte website and install it.

Find the current BIOS version in the information tab.

Before flashing, you need to save the current version of the BIOS currently installed on the motherboard to the hard disk. To do this, go to the tab Save to File and save it in the right place on your computer. If the new version malfunctions, you can roll back this action at any time using this saved file and restore the BIOS version.

You can update the BIOS by connecting to the corresponding server online. To do this, we find in the utility Update from Server and select any source, as shown in the photo below. It seemed impossible a few years ago.

The traditional way of updating has also been preserved - through a previously downloaded update file. Before that, you need to download the corresponding update from the official website in the support section for a specific motherboard model. Then in the utility @BIOS in the tab Update from File indicate this file and flash the BIOS to a newer version. In the same way, you can restore a previously saved working BIOS. After that, we reboot the Windows system.

Updating Gigabyte motherboards using a USB stick

Suppose the Windows system has not yet been installed, in this case we will flash it directly in the BIOS itself. First, we download the archive of the BIOS installation file to a USB flash drive using a smartphone or a neighbor's computer and unzip it to the root directory of the flash drive.

When the computer boots up, after the logo appears, press the Del key. BIOS starts up. Find and select the Q-Flash parameter. We are taken to a page with information about the BIOS version, the possibility of saving and restoring it from a USB drive. This procedure is quite simple and does not require professional skills.

So, BIOS update (UEFI) is useful in many cases, but it can be overkill. It is better to stay tuned to the motherboard manufacturer's website for updates. This can improve the performance of the PC, and solve some of the security problems of the operating system. But before starting this procedure, you need to play it safe and make a copy of the current version on an external medium.

In the comments, write how often you follow the BIOS updates for the gigabyte motherboard and do you consider it a mandatory procedure?

Let's consider how to properly update the Gigabyte BIOS on your computer or laptop. This procedure will optimize the system and eliminate the errors that have occurred.

Gigabyte Is a popular Taiwanese company that develops and produces hardware components for computers and laptops (motherboards, video cards, peripherals, cases, graphics accelerators and other products)

TodayGigabyteis the largest manufacturer of motherboards. The corporation's market share is 38% (as of 2017). Mainly boards are produced for processors fromIntel(75%), the rest are used in computers with processors fromAMD (25%).

To maintain normal processor operation and eliminate errors, the manufacturer recommends regularly updating the BIOS for motherboards from Gigabyte.

Let's take a closer look at how to prepare the computer for updating the system menu and how to select the required firmware version.

Why updateBIOS?

BIOS is the main system menu of your computer. In translation, the abbreviation stands for "basic input-output system".

With the help of BIOS, you can control your computer, even if it does not have an operating system installed.

Also, you can view or change the settings of the hardware components.

BIOS is the built-in program of the motherboard, so this menu is available on all computers and laptops with processorsIntelandAMD.

The system menu needs to be updated at least once every few months as the developer regularly makes adjustments and new features.

This allows increase productivity computer without harm to the board , eliminates possible bugs or errors.

Also, it is always easier to work with the updated BIOS version.

The system menu of the old version is difficult for regular users to use.

The newer versions are much easier to interact with, and some firmware even support mouse control.

The following data is updated in the menu:

Built-in drivers for the interaction of connected components;
Menu interface. The layout of the tabs, the design and appearance of the main menu may change from version to version;
New features may be added;
Improving the security system;
Updating local networks;
Other firmware.

New BIOS components are usually indicated by the manufacturer opposite each firmware version:

It is necessary to update the BIOS if recently you have noticed a low speed of the computer, started to appear system errors or the PC shuts down spontaneously.

Also, if you purchased a more powerful processor and the installed motherboard is compatible with it (the sockets are the same), only a BIOS update is required for normal interaction of the components.

Notice that most updates do not carry major changes. If you regularly install new firmware of the system menu, the computer will always work stably, and you will not encounter problems with the board.

Preparing your computer

Installing a BIOS update is a fairly simple process that even a novice user can handle.

At the same time, it is necessary to be aware of all the warnings and recommendations, since in any case there is a danger of disrupting the functioning of the system.

If everything is done according to the instructions, no problems will arise.

Remember:

You can download BIOS updates only from the manufacturer's official website gigabyte . com ... Otherwise, you can damage the system with a virus or erroneous code, and only a specialist can roll back the update. Also, a disc with a program that automatically searches for the latest updates is often supplied with the board;
It is not recommended to install beta or trial versions of the firmware;
The firmware version must match your motherboard version. Mismatching these parameters will result in a fatal installation error;

Difference in at least one symbol of the model and firmware is unacceptable. The only exception is when developers fromGigabyterelease a general update for the boards. For example, your PC uses a motherboard modelGA- B73- D3 A, and the update is suitable for devices of the seriesGA- B73- XXX... In this case, the update can be installed.

Never download assemblies modified by other users , even if these installers have new features or changed the interface;
During the installation of the update, make sure that the laptop is connected to the power supply ... Loss of power source and shutdown of the computer can lead to installation error;
Before installing updates, you need to clean the PC hard drive from temporary files and other "garbage" ... The drive must have sufficient free space (at least 1 GB). Also, there should be no bad sectors on the disk. If they are, defragment it.

Working with a disc

1. To clean up your hard drive, go to the This PC window and right-click on the drive's icon.

2. Select "Properties" from the drop-down list:

3. In the new window, click on "Disk Cleanup":

4. Wait for the window with the list of the deleted parameters to load.

Check various temporary files, error data, reports, thumbnails, cache, recycle bin contents. Click "OK" to complete the action. Removal may take a long time.

To perform defragmentation (redistribution of sectors and the logical structure of the disk as a whole), go to the "Service" tab of the "Disk Properties" window.

First, run the utility to check the disk for errors, and then run defragmentation.

All tasks will be performed automatically.

After completing work with the hard drive, restart your computer and start updating the BIOS.

View versionBIOS

Before downloading the firmware, you should find out which BIOS version is installed on your computer.

This can be done as follows:

Look in the instructions for the motherboard;
If the documentation indicates only the general series of the board family, and not the exact model, or you do not have the documentation, download and install the Everest utility;
Run the application and on the left side of the window open the tab "Motherboard" or "Motherboard";
In the right part of the window, detailed information about the board will be indicated, in particular the version of the installed BIOS.

The firmware number is referred to as a serial number or a set of numbers. For instance,GIGABYTE GA- B73-1613 or just 1613.

Firmware selection

Step 1. Remember or write down the current version of the BIOS of your computer.

Step 2. Thereafter go to the website Gigabyte.ru and select your country or region. This is for displaying information in your language. Next, you will be redirected to the official website page.

Step 3. The site menu is displayed at the top of the window. Go to the tab "Support"... In the new window, click on the field "Select Product Category"... Select from the list "Motherboard":

Step 4. In the new window, enter the socket number, chipset or board model. You can view this information in the Everest utility. Then press the search key and wait for the list of results with available updates to appear.

Step 5. A tab with detailed information about your motherboard will open. Open the "BIOS" item as shown in the figure below. A table with the latest updates will appear.

Before proceeding to consider the process of flashing a BIOS on a motherboard, let's figure out what a BIOS is. Bios includes several firmware that are responsible for setting certain parameters of the operating system. With the help of these programs, you can set the system time, turn on / off computer devices and configure them at the request of the user, check the operability of the system components and this is not all the functions that the BIOS has. It is written on a small microcircuit located on the motherboard. In case of any system malfunctions, the BIOS makes it known by giving certain sound signals.

Regarding the BIOS update, you should pay your attention to the following. If your computer was purchased not so long ago and is still under warranty, then by updating the BIOS, you lose this right (warranty). Further, just out of curiosity, you should not reflash the BIOS either, this should be done in extreme cases. For example, new installed devices are not recognized, or your system slows down or there are errors in the old BIOS version. Well, you definitely need to know which company your motherboard is. For this purpose, use the Everest program. In principle, there is nothing complicated in the update process, the main thing is to follow the instructions exactly and everything will be fine.

And now to the point! Let's take a look at how to flash a BIOS on a Gigabyte motherboard.

Let's start by identifying the motherboard model. Having opened the Everest program, we will find the tab "Motherboard", and then the item "Properties of the motherboard". And we define the BIOS version, also using Everest. In the same tab ("Motherboard") we find the item "BIOS" and look at the entry opposite.

After that, visiting exclusively the official website, download the update you need and write it to the USB flash drive, having previously formatted it in FAT32.

There are two ways to reflash the BIOS on the Gigabyte motherboard:

In the Windows OS itself, using utilities from the official Gigabyte website for this.
Using the Q-Flash program, which was developed by specialists specifically for updating the BIOS. This method is safer and more versatile. We will consider it:

If you still have doubts about the update, then it is better to entrust this procedure to a more experienced specialist in this matter.

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GIGABYTE BIOS Firmware

When you may need firmware:

Bios does not always see a USB flash drive. If everything is in order with the flash drive and you tried to insert it into different ports, then 90% of what is buggy is the BIOS.
Once again, it enters the BIOS settings. When you press the key to enter the settings, the download continues.
Long list of downloaders available, but in reality none. During installation, many systems create an entry in the BIOS, which can be easily removed using third-party programs from Windows, but in other systems, you cannot do without special knowledge and tambourines. Flashing is the easiest way. By the way, this fact also entails the following point ...
When you turn on the computer after the BIOS, the backlit black and gray screen, the operating system does not automatically load. Loads only when forcibly selecting a drive from the BOOT MENU.
BOOT MENU is called every other time. When you press the hotkey, you do not enter the BOOT MENU, the download continues. If everything is in order with the keyboard, then 99% of the BIOS is dull.
Easy firmware upgrade to newer version.

GIGABYTE BIOS flashing methods

There are two ways to update and flash GIGABYTE BIOS:

Through Windows. Using the free @Bios utility that comes with the motherboard on disk. If there is no disk, then go to the official GIGABYTE website, look for our motherboard model, go to SUPPORT, and download the utility. It is important to choose the version that suits your system so that it is installed in Windows. If the version is not compatible get an error.
Using a USB flash drive. This method is suitable for computers that do not have Windows installed. And installed incompatible systems, for example Mac OS X (Hackintosh) - this direction is gaining popularity lately, or Linux, and maybe other operating systems. In this method, we still need Windows, but only in order to unpack a self-unpacking archive with the .EXE extension.

Firmware using @Bios utility

This is how the @BIOS GIGABYTE utility for Windows looks like, the interface may be slightly different, but it is not it that is important to us, but the menu items on the right.

Save Current BIOS to File - Save the current BIOS firmware to a file. It was not for nothing that I started from this point. Before making changes to the BIOS, be sure to save the current firmware to a USB flash drive, so that in case of a failure, you can restore the data. You never know what can happen, the light will blink, Windows will dull and the like.

Update BIOS from GIGABYTE Server is the easiest way to flash and update, but you definitely need Internet access from this computer. In this case, the firmware will be downloaded and installed automatically from Gigabyte servers, you only need to select a region from the Asia, China, America, Europe, Europe (Russia) list - I think there will be no difficulties with this. After choosing, we confirm the action and wait for the end. After that, for the changes to take effect, we reboot, and do not forget to re-configure the BIOS, because all settings after the firmware are reset to default.

Update BIOS from File. The implementation of this item does not require constant access of the computer to the Internet, but nevertheless we will need it, no matter from what device, in order to download the firmware file. So, we go to the site http://www.gigabyte.com/Support/Motherboard, so that we do not soar for a long time in search - we hammer the model of the motherboard into the search from above.

Click on the region we need, download the .EXE file. We launch it, it is unpacked and 3 files are available.

BIOS firmware using Q-Flash

For this method, the operating system on the computer is not important to us, it is important for us that the BIOS starts and goes into the settings. We pass to execution.

Click Save Current BIOS to File, choose where to save, to a flash drive or hard drive. We drive in the name and save.
Click Update BIOS from File, select our flash drive from the list. We indicate the firmware file, confirm the action. When finished, the computer will restart. In some cases, after a reboot, it starts up and turns off almost immediately. But after a couple of seconds it starts in full. We are not afraid of this, the moment, it should be so - this is not a glitch.
We configure the updated BIOS.

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How to update BIOS of Gigabyte motherboard

Hello! Not everyone knows what a BIOS is. But it is this system that provides a well-coordinated relationship between the main components of the PC. From time to time, chipset manufacturers release updates to improve features and fix bugs. In this article, I will explain in detail how to update BIOS on a Gigabyte motherboard quickly and painlessly.

What is BIOS?

This abbreviation stands for Basic Input / Output System. She is responsible for processing signals from various equipment. If you look closely at the motherboard, you can see the corresponding chip.

A special program is written in his memory, which should be updated. But the crane needs to do this carefully so as not to disrupt the performance of the PC. By the way, if the computer is under warranty, then self-replacement of the factory software may lead to the termination of warranty obligations. This is something worth considering. Ideally, it is best to contact an authorized service center.

Why upgrade?

As I said earlier, manufacturers are trying to improve the efficiency of the chipset and its compatibility with the new hardware. New functions, settings are added, errors are eliminated. For example, you are trying to change some options in BIOS, but you cannot find them. Although in the Internet instructions they are indicated for your board model (I had a similar situation when I tried to make changes in the parameters of the ga-970a). Most likely, the reason lies in the "old" firmware, which should be updated.

Preliminary preparation

In fact, the update procedure is simple. Although, in each case, certain nuances may be present. For example, if a failure occurs during the process, then the system will be disrupted. Only professional service engineers can save a computer after such an unpleasant incident.

Here are some tips to follow:

Download the "firmware" only from official sources. Many third-party resources can tempt you with special builds that will reveal additional options. Don't even think about doing update with components like this. Here is a link to the Gigabyte official website of the motherboard driver.
Do not use "raw" beta versions that have not yet been fully tested.
Updates must strictly match your chipset model. Even a slight difference in the number (at least one digit) can lead to unpleasant consequences.
If you are not sure about the stability of the electrical network, then it is worth stocking up on a UPS. In the case of a laptop, fully charge the battery.
Check the disk for bad sectors, free up more disk space.
If the procedure is carried out under a running Windows OS, then you should close all unused applications, interrupt network connections. This is done to give the process the highest priority.

How do I determine the BIOS version?

To download the required update, you must first find out the BIOS version installed on the motherboard. The easiest way to do this is with software like Everest (AIDA). It is necessary to open the "Motherboard" branch in the list of devices and select the appropriate items.

We will also find out the current BIOS version there. Perhaps you are using the current one, and there is no need to update. Be sure to write down the information you need on paper. Be careful, double-check every letter and number.

Finding an official update

With all the data on hand, we go to the official site of Gigabyte.
In the field indicated on the screen, enter the chipset model that you recognized with Everest:

We compare the firmware version on the site with the one installed in the system. If a fresh "new thing" is available on the official resource, then feel free to download it.
All files will be packed into an archive. Its contents should be extracted and copied to external media (USB flash drive).

Attention! The drive must first be formatted to convert to FAT 32.

How to update BIOS Gigabyte

The most reliable and proven method is flashing in DOS mode using the Q-Flash (flashback) utility. Well, let's get started?

We turn on the PC and immediately press the key on the keyboard, which will allow you to enter the BIOS settings. Usually, the F2 or DEL keys are responsible for this action. But for laptops from different manufacturers, they may be different.
Load the optimal settings by selecting the "Load Optimized Default" item:

Save settings and restart your PC.
Go to BIOS again. Now the Q-Flash option should appear at the very bottom. We select it and confirm the launch:

After downloading the utility, you should create a backup copy of the I / O system by selecting "Save Bios". This is necessary for those unpleasant cases when problems arise as a result of the update. Now we can safely click on "Update".
As a source, we indicate the USB flash drive to which the firmware files were copied. We select the appropriate component and once again confirm the seriousness of our intentions. As soon as you press "Enter" the process will begin. Its duration is usually about two minutes. The main thing is not to touch anything at this moment.
Upon completion, the PC will reboot several times. No need to be scared, this is normal.
If everything went well, you can go to BIOS and enjoy not only the modern graphical interface, but also additional functions.

The first time it is better to observe the performance of the system. If there are failures, errors, then it makes sense to roll back using a previously created backup.

Feeling confident and not afraid to do something similar on your laptop or desktop PC? Then go ahead! But be careful and follow all points of my instructions to avoid trouble.

Agree, I haven't told you anything complicated. Now you know how to update BIOS on a Gigabyte motherboard. But I have no doubt that you may have some questions. Be sure to ask them in the comments. I would not mind the useful information that you share with me and other blog readers.

Sincerely, Victor

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How to update BIOS Gigabyte. Gigabyte BIOS update program

Unpleasant conflicts, expressed in the frequent failure of your operating system to work correctly with a certain group of drivers, as well as a quite justified desire to increase performance and expand the functionality of the motherboard used, can become a kind of reason for your genuine interest in resolving the issue of how to update the BIOS of Gigabyte. And only when you are fully confident in the advisability of carrying out such a crucial operation, which is the flashing of the microchip of the basic input / output system, and at the same time are determined to dot the "and", well, let's upgrade your "iron friend" ...

The bottom line is ...

Now it's time to question the modern competence of your once flawless motherboard model from the IT industry leader Taiwanese company GIGABYTE Technology Co. Ltd. A fully functional machine instantly lost its "credibility" when you connected a hard drive of a sufficiently large capacity or, perhaps, acquired a new, more powerful central processor. As a result of the upgrade, the BIOS simply cannot control such "advanced" equipment, since the software part of the code is outdated and requires practical updating. Therefore, in such a situation, the question of how to update the BIOS of Gigabyte becomes not only important, but in dire need of a solution.

Choosing the only and reliable update method

Of course, you can flash the BSVV (Basic Input / Output System) of your computer in a variety of ways. But it is highly discouraged to make a knowingly incorrect update from the Windows environment. This is purely the prerogative of DOS, so the operating system should not perform intermediary functions. The BIOS flash memory must be accessed directly. Only this way and nothing else. However, this method of flashing requires certain knowledge, so we read, remember and, accordingly, with independent practical actions, we answer the question: "How to update the BIOS of Gigabyte?"

Number, series, revision of the motherboard: where and what to look for?

First of all, you need to have information about the modification of your "motherboard". You can find out from the documentation for your computer, but if there is none, use one of the options below:

When you turn on the computer, in the upper left corner of the monitor, information about the version of the installed BIOS and the identifier of your model, consisting of Latin characters and numbers, are always displayed. It is worth noting that a quick change to the loading screen leaves almost no chance for the user to see the necessary data. Use the "Pause" key, the picture will freeze, waiting for the next press of the same button.
Using the standard tools of your OS: go to the "Start" menu, then "Standard", then "System Tools" and finally "System Information". Where to your attention, in the line "BIOS version" you can see the information you are interested in. However, you will not be able to find out the "motherboard" model in this way. It is worth using the option presented above, or download the Everest program.

We write everything out on a separate sheet and plunge into the vast abyss of the Internet - download programs.

Gigabyte BIOS firmware

Knowing the model of the "motherboard" and the version of our BSVV, we proceed to the next preparatory stage of the software upgrade. Download the available update for your board on the manufacturer's website. This is usually a file up to 3 MB in size, so you won't have to wait long. Next, you need to make a bootable USB flash drive, which will contain the new firmware of your BIOS. Only after the abovementioned you will be able to carry out the process of "pouring" more advanced program code onto the BSVV microchip, through which the hardware of your computer is controlled.

Preparing a flash drive

Having downloaded a free utility called USB Disk Storage Format from the Internet, you just have to carry out some actions with the program interface, that is, configure it properly:

To do this, in the first line we define our USB flash drive.
We indicate the file system: FAT32.
Check the box in the Format option line.
Check the Create a DOS Bootable Disk item.
In the window below, we register the directory in which our firmware file is located.
Click Start and wait for the completion of the process of forming a bootable USB flash drive.

Now it is possible to update the BIOS of the Gigabyte motherboard using the BSVV firmware that needs to be debugged.

An important final stage is setup

With a short press of the Delete key, we go to the main menu of the firmware for controlling the hardware of our electronic machine. In this case, the flash drive must be installed in the USB-connector of the computer.

To set the BIOS Gigabyte back to default values, go to the Load Optimaized Defaults tab and press Enter. We agree to save the changes by choosing "Y".
Press F8 and go to the bootloader menu.
Disable the first Keep DMI Data item by selecting the Disabl value.
It is recommended to save the current firmware version, so select Save Bios to Drive and perform the backup process.
Click Update Bios from Drive and go to the directory of our flash drive.
Press Enter to launch the firmware file.

Attention: during the BIOS update, do not turn off the computer under any circumstances, as this can lead to quite serious problems!

Upon completion of the process of flashing the microcode, a window with the message Copy BIOS completed-Pass should appear on the monitor screen. Press any key.

Congratulations, the firmware is complete!

We upgrade the video card

Probably, this will be a small discovery for you, but the graphics module can also be subjected to a high-quality software improvement or brought back to life when its inoperative state is seen due to a flashed firmware. Question: "How to update the BIOS of a Gigabyte video card?" - needs more detailed consideration. We read about this further and understand the nuances.

In the Support & Downloads section, select the Graphics card.
In the By Chipset Series window we find our modification of the graphics card.
Then we specify the Mode Name. Click on the Search button.
Go to the section of the specified video card.
Go to the Support & Downloads tab again. Where in the Download type window you need to select BIOS, after which in a new window you will be presented with the versions of the available updates.
Download the graphic BIOS from the server and run it in the Windows environment.

Attention: the downloaded version should not be underestimated and should express the correspondence of the symbolic and digital values with a tendency to increase by one unit. That is, firmware F2 is replaced with F3, and F11 with F12 ... But not in any case: F2 with F11 or F4 with F12! You already know how to update the BIOS of Gigabyte, now let's take the next step, which will help you upgrade the video card.

Small but remote

However, the VGA interface has the option to keep the current BIOS version. Despite its miniature size, the utility copes with the assigned task with a bang.

Use the Backup VGA BIOS button to make a backup.
With the Flash key we find our firmware file and mount it into the bootloader.
We press "OK" and at the end of the BIOS rewriting we enjoy the new features and more efficient operation of our video card.

Finally

To date, no Gigabyte BIOS update program can compare with the functional correctness of the firmware provided by the manufacturer. A process as important as rewriting the BSVV flash memory in a standard way requires only two things from the user: utmost attention and uninterruptible power supply. The system will handle the rest on its own. Happy upgrades!

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BIOS flashing: step by step instructions

Any computer hardware and software, as you know, becomes obsolete over time and ceases to meet current requirements. This applies equally to primary BIOS / UEFI systems, the software of which is integrated into a special chip on the motherboard. When installing new hardware ("hardware"), BIOS flashing may sometimes be required. On a laptop, on a stationary computer terminal, such a procedure will be performed, it does not matter. The technology is almost always the same. Some users unfamiliar with the basics of such techniques believe (and not without reason) that this process is unsafe and difficult. If one can agree with the first statement, then one can argue about the second. In fact, flashing the BIOS of a motherboard is not so troublesome. But for the correct conduct of such a procedure, special attention should be paid to some important details and nuances, which depends on the manufacturer of the motherboard and the programs and methods used for flashing.

What is BIOS flashing for?

In general, if you are not planning to upgrade your computer and the whole system is stable, there is basically no point in updating the BIOS version.

But when new hardware is installed on the computer, which may not be supported by the primary system only because of its obsolescence (the BIOS simply does not recognize the device), flashing the BIOS becomes an urgent problem. Although many users find this process difficult, any person who works with a computer will be able to perform these steps on their own. It will take no more than 10 minutes.

Flashing the motherboard BIOS: prerequisites

To get started, pay attention to a few prerequisites, failure to comply with which can lead to disastrous consequences.

You should download files and programs for updating primary systems only from the official resources of motherboard manufacturers. If an unofficial firmware is installed, no one will be able to guarantee that the process will be successful and the system will then work as expected.

The second thing to look out for is the uninterruptible power supply during the update. Make sure that there are no power surges or spontaneous disconnection of the computer or laptop from the mains, it is necessary in advance.

General rules for updating all firmware

BIOS flashing for almost all motherboard models implies the use of the same scheme:

Create bootable media (USB devices only)

installing firmware;

For standard BIOS systems, DOS mode is used in most cases. However, for some BIOS versions, as well as for more modern UEFI systems, a special BIOS flashing program created by the motherboard manufacturer can be used, which can run even in Windows operating systems without the need to create bootable media.

How can I find out the motherboard modification and the current BIOS version?

The very first thing to do is to determine which motherboard model is installed in the computer system, as well as find out the version of the primary BIOS system (perhaps it is currently up-to-date and does not need updating).

You can view information about the board and BIOS version in the system information section, which is invoked from the Run console using the msinfo32 command.

For the motherboard, you can also use specialized utilities like CPU-Z (formerly Everest). For a device determined in this way, you need to find the latest firmware on the manufacturer's website and save the files on your hard drive.

Preparing bootable media (general methodology)

In the case of using bootable media, when an update from under Windows is not provided, at the first stage it must be created. Plain recording of uploaded files will not work.

To simplify the work, you can use the Rufus utility, which is very easy to learn and creates a bootable USB flash drive in a couple of minutes. Almost nothing needs to be changed in the parameters. Only in the file system should you specify FAT32, and use MS-DOS mode in the write method, be sure to check the box opposite the line for creating bootable media. If this is not done, then upon rebooting the device will not be recognized as bootable. Then, to install the update, in some cases, it will be necessary to additionally copy the control program and the firmware file to the media.

Next, the process of updating the BIOS will be considered with examples for motherboards from several well-known manufacturers. Although in general they are very similar to each other, nevertheless, each of them has its own nuances. We assume that the priority for booting from a USB drive is already set in the BIOS settings.

ASUS

Re-flashing the BIOS "Asus" can be done in several ways. Among the preferred utilities, two programs are worth highlighting - AFUDOS and ASUSTeK EZ Flash 2.

When using the first utility, you should create a bootable media and make sure that it contains the afudos.exe program file and the firmware itself (for example, p4c800b.rom).

ASUS BIOS flashing is as follows. We boot from the USB stick. Since the media was recorded for DOS mode, the initial line C: \> will appear on a black screen, in which you need to write the / i p4c800b.rom command and press the enter key. Upon completion of the update, a reboot will occur, during which you just need to remove the media from the USB port to start the system from the hard disk.

Re-flashing the BIOS of the ASUS motherboard when using the second utility is somewhat different from the previous version.

Despite the fact that most of the firmwares on the official ASUS website have the .rom extension, sometimes CAB files can also be found. There is nothing wrong with that, since they are used for UEFI systems.

For the firmware, enter the UEFI settings on reboot, go to Advanced Mode (additional settings) and select the ASUSTeK EZ Flash 2 line in the Tool service (tools) section. which on the right will show the desired firmware file. We select it and twice agree with the warning (first to check the file, then to start the firmware process).

At the end of the process, a notification about the reboot will appear, and at the beginning of the restart, you will be prompted to carry out the initial configuration. Press F1 and set the required parameters. Otherwise, just exit the settings without saving the changes.

Gigabyte

BIOS flashing of Gigabyte-systems differs from other processes quite strongly. This is primarily due to the fact that an online update can be used to install the firmware. But first, let's take a look at using the Q-Flash utility, which is believed to be the best choice for updating firmware on Gigabyte motherboards.

First, you should enter the BIOS settings and use the option to reset all settings Load Optimized default. After that, you need to save the changes, restart the computer and enter the BIOS settings again. Further, to launch the Q-Flash utility, press the F8 key, and the start is confirmed by pressing the Y and Enter keys. First, it is recommended to save the current version using the Save Bios option, after which you need to use Update Bios. Next, a request will follow to indicate the source from which you want to update. Select HDD 2.0 as the storage medium (this is how the flash drive is displayed in the settings). Then everything is as usual: we select the firmware file present on the media and agree with all the warnings.

For the Internet update, you can use the @BIOS utility specially developed by Gigabyte specialists, which runs in the Windows environment. In this case, it is strongly recommended to disable Hyper-Threading mode in the settings of the primary system, as well as deactivate antivirus and other resident applications to avoid errors or failures during the update process.

After starting the program, you can immediately save the current BIOS version by clicking the Save Current BIOS button, and then select the Internet Update online update mode, click Update New BIOS and specify one of the servers present in the list. After that, you will be prompted to indicate the model of the installed motherboard, and the program will automatically download all the necessary components and activate the update process.

MSI

MSI BIOS flashing, as in the case of ASUS, can be done either from under Windows or from under DOS. For DOS mode, a BIOS-MFLASH tool is used built into the BIOS. But the MSI Live Update 5 or 6 application can also be used as an initial control utility. It is notable for the fact that it can also update all installed MSI drivers, as well as reflash the BIOS of the corresponding graphics accelerators. Let's start with him.

In the main window, you just need to check the boxes on the necessary items. Select the MB BIOS component and press the scan button from the bottom (Scan). If a new firmware version is found, use the Download and Install button, after which the update process will start.

First, you will need to select the update environment. To simplify matters, check the In Windows mode item, in the next window, press the button to close all programs that appear in the list (Close all listed programs), press the Continue button (Next) and in the next window press the button to start the process.

For DOS mode, select it from the window of the running update process, after which we indicate the medium and agree to the destruction of all data present on it (the process will take no more than a minute, after which a message will be displayed about the successful creation of the bootable drive). When rebooting, all that remains is to follow the instructions of a kind of "Wizard".

In the case of updating using the built-in MFLASH mechanism, you will have to download the firmware manually, create a bootable media and perform the same actions in the BIOS as described above (the media and the firmware file are selected in the tools menu).

Acer

Re-flashing the BIOS of Acer systems is surprisingly much easier. You don't even need to create a bootable media, although you still have to format it to FAT32.

To install the update, a special utility called Insyde Flash is used, which is copied to removable media. At the same time, into the main program directory on a USB flash drive, you need to copy the firmware file downloaded from the official website with the extension .fd and corresponding not only to the motherboard, but also to the laptop model. Please note that the device must contain only one firmware file, otherwise the application will display a proposal to reflash only one of several. After starting the utility with the power on, you will be prompted to install the update immediately.

The second way is just as simple. First you need to completely turn off the laptop, unplug the power cord and wait until the power indicator stops blinking. Next, plug the cord into an outlet, insert the USB flash drive into the appropriate port, hold down the Fn and Esc keys and press the power button. As soon as the indicator starts flashing, release the pressed keys. After that, the reading of information from the drive will begin (this can be seen by the blinking of the LED on the device itself). At the end of the update process, the laptop will reboot itself.

Video cards

Since GeForce and Radeon are dominant in the video card market, BIOS flashing will be considered using their example.

At the initial stage, you need to download new firmware and control programs for your card on the manufacturer's website. If the system has several video cards, you need to leave only one during the update, inserting it into the PCI-Express slot.

For GeForce cards, the NVFlash program is used (two files), for Radeon cards, the ATIFlash utility (one file). Next, you need to create a bootable USB-drive for DOS-mode, and then copy the program and firmware files to it.

When starting from a flash drive, make sure that the card is single-processor, otherwise the proposed method will not work. For NVIDIA, use the nvflash --list command, for ATI - atiflash –i. If information on two cards is issued, then the adapter has two processors, and the proposed firmware method cannot be used (it is better to go to the manufacturer's website and find instructions there).

At the next stage, flashing the BIOS of the GeForce video card involves disabling protection. This is done with the nvflash –protectoff line.

Further, to start the BIOS update process for GeForce cards use the command nvflash -4 -5 -6 newbios.rom (the name of the ROM file must correspond to the name of the loaded firmware), for Radeon cards - atiflash –p –f 0 newbios.rom. After that, we wait for the completion of the process and reboot the system in normal mode.

Brief summary

That's it for flashing primary I / O systems. Based on the foregoing, we can conclude that the best option is to install the update exclusively in DOS mode, although special utilities can be used to simplify the work. But they work only in the case of UEFI systems, and they are not suitable for standard BIOS versions. You need to be extremely careful with video cards, since incorrect installation of the update or the slightest violations during the flashing process can lead to the failure of the graphics adapter.

Continuing our cycle of articles on updating the BIOS, today we will talk about how to update the BIOS of Gigabyte.

Update instructions

Gigabyte BIOS update program exists; you can use the free GIGABYTE @BIOS. This utility for updating BIOS from Gigabyte comes with the motherboard - check for a driver disk from the motherboard among the boxes and documents of your computer. If you do not have a disk, you can download it from the network. The peculiarity of this program is that it independently monitors the appearance of more recent firmware for your motherboard model, downloads and installs them itself.

In the case when the described program does not suit you or you are a fan of doing everything with your own hands, the steps described below will suit you. Here's a look at how to update Gigabyte BIOS from a USB flash drive.

We will start the update process by checking which BIOS version you have installed. To do this, go to the command line (type cmd in the search bar) and then type the command:
wmic bios get smbiosbiosversion
After pressing ENTER, you will see the version.

Then you need to go to the website www.gigabyte.ru and select "Support".

On the page that opens, enter your motherboard model and click the button.

If the firmware version is newer than your current one, download it. These documents will be zipped and you need to unpack them onto a clean FAT32-based flash drive.

Next, we enter the BIOS - during the start of the OS, you need to often press the Delete key. Or F2. On laptops, different keys are assigned - look on the net for your laptop model.

Now you need to install a boot disk - it must be a flash drive. In BIOS, find the BOOT tab and set the boot priority. By default, there is a Windows disk.

Press F10 to exit and save. When you reboot, the new rules will apply and the update will immediately start from the flash drive.

On the next visit to BIOS, you need to reset all settings.

Go back to BIOS during system startup and observe that the Q-Flash utility appears below. We need it for further manipulations with rolling the update. Press F8.

Now you are in this utility. First, save the current version ("Save Bios" button), and then update ("Update Bios from Drive" button).

You will now be asked to install the update file source. Select HDD1-0.