- Misidentification of your motherboard make/model/revision number
- Failing to research or understand the BIOS update details
- Flashing your BIOS for a fix that is not needed
- Flashing your BIOS with the wrong BIOS file
- Using an outdated version of the manufacturer flash utility or tool
- Not following or understanding the motherboard manufacturers specific directions
- Flashing your BIOS without an UPS or at higher risk times
- Flashing the BIOS from within Windows with other applications running
- Flashing an overclocked system
- Failing to have a recovery plan if the BIOS flash fails
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
10 common mistakes when flashing the BIOS.
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