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BIOS Update utility in Compatibility Mode

BIOS Update utility in Compatibility Mode

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Ryan_217
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03-06-2016, 08:24 PM
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In short, should you rely on a tool built for Windows 7 while it runs on Windows 10 in compatibility mode to modify your BIOS? Reason: Your DDR3 RAM is currently set to 800MHz, and adjusting speed options only gives 800MHz or Auto, both producing identical outcomes. You found a jumper labeled 133MHz memory on the board, but changing its position disrupts the motherboard and triggers a memory error code despite using the correct 133MHz RAM. Your BIOS isn’t the latest version, so updating might help, though the update utility “Fox Live Update” is intended for Windows 7 only. My main concern is whether I should: A) apply this tool in compatibility mode (risky unknowns) or B) use the older Windows XP drive that also supports it? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Details about your system are saved in System Info.txt.
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Ryan_217
03-06-2016, 08:24 PM #1

In short, should you rely on a tool built for Windows 7 while it runs on Windows 10 in compatibility mode to modify your BIOS? Reason: Your DDR3 RAM is currently set to 800MHz, and adjusting speed options only gives 800MHz or Auto, both producing identical outcomes. You found a jumper labeled 133MHz memory on the board, but changing its position disrupts the motherboard and triggers a memory error code despite using the correct 133MHz RAM. Your BIOS isn’t the latest version, so updating might help, though the update utility “Fox Live Update” is intended for Windows 7 only. My main concern is whether I should: A) apply this tool in compatibility mode (risky unknowns) or B) use the older Windows XP drive that also supports it? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Details about your system are saved in System Info.txt.

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Aur0ra2
Junior Member
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03-13-2016, 08:43 PM
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It's a G41MXE Foxconn, I'll use the old hard drive. Thank you!
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Aur0ra2
03-13-2016, 08:43 PM #2

It's a G41MXE Foxconn, I'll use the old hard drive. Thank you!