Need bios updatei cant find it - Gigabyte GA-8SIML Motherboard

You may need to "Flash" (Update) the Bios. To do this, go online and download the latest Bios update for your machine.

Unzip the downloaded file and place it on an empty Memory stick.

Insert the memory stick and restart your machine. The Bios update should install.

Wait for the process to finish and then see if you now have the option in Bios>Boot Options to Boot from USB.

Dear Alex,

There is a YouTube video that shows how to update the BIOS for your PC. I'll be posting it right away, but first I have to tell you that, while looking for the answer for your question, I came across to some forum posts regarding the 1401 BIOS update presenting problems with USB and other peripherals. maybe you should first have a look at it:

http://vip.asus.com/forum/view.aspx?id=20081014213202406&board_id=1&model=M2NPV-VM&page=1&SLanguage=en-us

Unless you have a problem with your laptop that really need a BIOS update, you should remain with your actual version of BIOS. Anyway, the video is posted at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czlqt__srV4

Hope this info may be of help!

Regards,

Miguel L. Martins

need to replace the bios or get another computer

LOL, well it could be that Windows 7 is your problem. You were better off with XP, the most stable operating system put out by microsoft in recent times.

That unit is so old you will need a newer desk top. Even with the bios update you can't use 7 on there.

Operating system has nothing to do with BIOS. BIOS should update itself automatically - it it doesnt, you probably cant fix it.

Have you tried to update the bios? One of the latest versions BIOS Update [DPP3510J.86A] 07/15/09. But verify to ensure that you download the correct bios for your board. There are a few options available. Also check the jumper pins for the bios on the motherboard normal or (default) setting is pins 1-2 jumped.

Hi,
To explain how to update the bios, would be very difficult, as it is a strict method to complete.
And would be a very lengthy conversation.

below is a link to the procedures for you

(WARNNG) you must get it right first time.
Flashing the Bios is not difficult, it must be right.

http://www.wikihow.com/Update-Your-Computer's-BIOS

Take your time, soak up the method's and procedures, practice the procedures in the steps,

Go for the BIOS update, only when you are confident that you have understood all the topics involved.
You will need a working, online Pc system,
so you can download and get the updates.

Hope this helps
Regards.
Richard.

you need to reboot your system with the help of mother board cd or driver. default yuou system.

After updated your bios, did you check the boot sequence?
it might have been changed. Go in to the bios again and check so the boot setting is pointed that your pc starts from your HDD.
If you trying to reinstall the OS you should change tye boot to start from you cd-drive.

Good luck to you

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