BIOS
BIOS
It seems like the process is straightforward—no intermediate steps, just directly writing code onto a chip. It's a direct installation with no setup involved. Are you using a beta version of the system?
they didn't really switch to cheaper models, Zalman powersupplies come from FSP, the same company behind many Quiet! and Coolermaster power supplies
Zalman uses more than just FSP components. They obtain PSUs from various places. FSP often has a large selection, but many of their lower-quality units are overlooked since they usually lack official FSP certification and instead use generic brands. Also, a price tag of $27 for a PSU strongly suggests it’s not reliable. No reputable PSU comes this cheap. Regarding beta BIOS, those are the updates you download from the website; they might cause problems if components like RAM aren’t fully tested. To clarify, yes—the PSU is quite poor when you consider the specifications listed on the packaging, which shows it wasn’t developed with much care.
Check your beta bios by looking for keywords like "beta," "early access," or "pre-release" in the documentation or release notes.
Avoid reinstalling the BIOS. For resetting to defaults, perform a CMOS reset.
Avoid altering the BIOS unless you're certain of the steps. Starting at the wrong stage during a BIOS flash can damage your motherboard. You shouldn't reinstall the BIOS; instead, reset its memory or CMOS. Updating to newer or older BIOS versions is possible but suggested only for advanced users or when facing major problems. Also, threads have been merged. Please refrain from repeating the same information multiple times. Edited October 18, 2020 by LogicalDrm
I understand your point about the bios topic. Your previous comment was about threads merging, so I’ll focus on that. Let me clarify the details.
I shared this conversation once in General Discussion and once in Operating Systems. It has been combined into one thread and placed in the appropriate forum.