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Flashing Motherboard? Gigabyte AM4 guide

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united32
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06-14-2021, 05:27 AM
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I've never flashed my motherboard BIOS. I don't know if there is a general, reliable program for multiple types of motherboards, if you have to choose a piece of software based on your socket, or if it's chipset or even model specific thing. What I do know is that the Gigabyte QFlash software for BIOS is really sketchy. They say themselves that it is "risky," and I don't feel like shelling out for a new motherboard and installing it just because a company can't make a reliable program for their own hardware. I know BIOS updates aren't always essential, but on the Ryzen platform, my motherboard can support 3rd gen processors, and I'd like to upgrade without buying another board if possible. This, unfortunately, requires a BIOS update. Does anyone have any general feedback for motherboard flashing? Should I solely rely on gigabyte, since they're the manufacturer and are the authority on my model? Any comments appreciated.
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united32
06-14-2021, 05:27 AM #1

I've never flashed my motherboard BIOS. I don't know if there is a general, reliable program for multiple types of motherboards, if you have to choose a piece of software based on your socket, or if it's chipset or even model specific thing. What I do know is that the Gigabyte QFlash software for BIOS is really sketchy. They say themselves that it is "risky," and I don't feel like shelling out for a new motherboard and installing it just because a company can't make a reliable program for their own hardware. I know BIOS updates aren't always essential, but on the Ryzen platform, my motherboard can support 3rd gen processors, and I'd like to upgrade without buying another board if possible. This, unfortunately, requires a BIOS update. Does anyone have any general feedback for motherboard flashing? Should I solely rely on gigabyte, since they're the manufacturer and are the authority on my model? Any comments appreciated.

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tim_ki
Member
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06-14-2021, 09:01 AM
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Only the maker is allowed to update the BIOS (except for custom versions using third-party tools), so you must follow their instructions. Updating the BIOS can be dangerous if it doesn’t work properly, but it’s rare and usually safe if you avoid power interruptions during the process. Luckily, the warranty does protect against failed updates, so a corrupt BIOS can be sent for repair.
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tim_ki
06-14-2021, 09:01 AM #2

Only the maker is allowed to update the BIOS (except for custom versions using third-party tools), so you must follow their instructions. Updating the BIOS can be dangerous if it doesn’t work properly, but it’s rare and usually safe if you avoid power interruptions during the process. Luckily, the warranty does protect against failed updates, so a corrupt BIOS can be sent for repair.

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robindd18
Member
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06-14-2021, 11:15 AM
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Power spikes can cause issues with any computer operation. Calling something dangerous means it introduces typical risks for all computing activities, which might mislead users if that's the main concern. I tried a tool named @BIOS, thought it applied the BIOS settings, but it somehow reset itself... I managed to check the updated version using msinfo32 and it restored after another reboot. I’ll give the default QFlash another shot then.
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robindd18
06-14-2021, 11:15 AM #3

Power spikes can cause issues with any computer operation. Calling something dangerous means it introduces typical risks for all computing activities, which might mislead users if that's the main concern. I tried a tool named @BIOS, thought it applied the BIOS settings, but it somehow reset itself... I managed to check the updated version using msinfo32 and it restored after another reboot. I’ll give the default QFlash another shot then.

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HolyAnders
Junior Member
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06-14-2021, 12:03 PM
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the chance of failure depends on the result, not just the probability. a broken video export rarely causes issues, yet destroying the motherboard is serious. you can also update the BIOS directly from the BIOS. if you save the BIOS file to a USB drive, you can use the built-in flasher tool.
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HolyAnders
06-14-2021, 12:03 PM #4

the chance of failure depends on the result, not just the probability. a broken video export rarely causes issues, yet destroying the motherboard is serious. you can also update the BIOS directly from the BIOS. if you save the BIOS file to a USB drive, you can use the built-in flasher tool.