How to config Bios?

Melodia · Nov 26, 2007, 02:45 PM

Hello everybody! first, I wish I posted in the right section for the help i need .

To start, I have an ATI Graphic Card.
I'm Using Windows XP Home edition

Well, i just discovered Omega drivers and used them yesterday and they are realy nice . Some minutes ago I tried to config my bios to get my graphic card faster like it said in the MB bios page config ( OmegaDrivers.net ) and tried to see where was the thing they said to change but i didn't found them in the bios where i went.

Is there another bios than when i start my conputer and press F8 when i see the " press F8 to go to bios " ? or there's bios when your on windows?

I'm realy new for modify bios so I realy want to get your support!

PS : If you didn't understand me / have a question, tell me! ^^

***temeteus82*** · Nov 26, 2007, 03:16 PM

Hi there and welcome to DriverHeaven!

BIOS = Basic Input/Output System

And you can't modify the BIOS it self you can update it and change settings in there. And it has nothing to do with windows.

You might find these articles useful:

BIOS - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Definitive BIOS Optimization Guide

Melodia · Nov 26, 2007, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by temeteus82

Hi there and welcome to DriverHeaven!

BIOS = Basic Input/Output System

And you can't modify the BIOS it self you can update it and change settings in there. And it has nothing to do with windows.

You might find these articles useful:

BIOS - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Definitive BIOS Optimization Guide

Thank you for your realy fast answer! ^^ . I just would like to know a last thing, should i upgrade my bios? It looks like a bit old, i have Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG and they are old from 2003 so .. >.> . If i should upgrade them, could you tell me how to do it?

***temeteus82*** · Nov 26, 2007, 04:33 PM

For that I need to know your motherboard maker and model since they will have the update if there is one. Usually the motherboard manufacturer website has the instructions and the program that does it all.

cozumel · Nov 26, 2007, 05:55 PM

Check out what the new updates do and whether you need them. Will they offer you an improvement compared to what you already have?

Be extremely careful with 'flashing' a new BIOS update though. There is a significant risk that your motherboard could be unusable if you were try and update with the incorrect BIOS or if something else went wrong. It could mean a new motherboard if it goes badly.....

Dyre Straits · Nov 26, 2007, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melodia

Hello everybody! first, I wish I posted in the right section for the help i need .

To start, I have an ATI Graphic Card.
I'm Using Windows XP Home edition

Well, i just discovered Omega drivers and used them yesterday and they are realy nice . Some minutes ago I tried to config my bios to get my graphic card faster like it said in the MB bios page config ( OmegaDrivers.net ) and tried to see where was the thing they said to change but i didn't found them in the bios where i went.

Is there another bios than when i start my conputer and press F8 when i see the " press F8 to go to bios " ? or there's bios when your on windows?

I'm realy new for modify bios so I realy want to get your support!

PS : If you didn't understand me / have a question, tell me! ^^

Actually, what Omegadriver is asking you to do is to change some SETTINGS in the BIOS.

Many motherboards will prompt you to enter a key, or combination of keys, to Enter the Settings. On my own PC, it's the DEL key. Others require a different key. So, if your setup is requesting the F8 key to enter the Settings, then you're on the right track. Just make sure you're not using the key that gets you to the Update BIOS option.

If you'll post which motherboard you're using, and maybe a bit about your PC, we can be of better help to you. If you're not particularly sure what is actually in the PC, you can download BeLarc Advisor to get all you need to know and more.

Belarc - System Management For The Internet Age

Just copy out the essential information for us and paste that here.

Cheers!

**ChaosMinionX** · Nov 26, 2007, 08:22 PM

Like it was previously stated, if you dont know what your doing it is probably best to leave the system where it is, and not flash the mobo BIOS because if it goes amiss it could very well be the last time you ever see that board power on. And it is probably far out of warranty now to have it replaced, so you would have to spend money on a new BIOS... and really I cant see it adding any great performance to your videocard.

And a few of the optimizations from that page are much more complex than what they are actually given to do, and could cause stability issues.

Also is your videocard PCI, AGP, PCIE we would need more information on the overall system to help you tune your BIOS, if it even allows you to tune your BIOS, generally it is only open to enthusiast class motherboards.

**kris23** · Nov 26, 2007, 10:35 PM

hey there and welcome to DH! we're here to help and Omegadrivers are awesome aren't they?

well as everyone says, we need the entire set of system specs to aid you better.

is your system a custom-built, hand made system? or is it a pre-built system from a 3rd party company like Dell, HP, eMachines, IBM etc.

we will need your motherboard or system make, Processor type, RAM type and speed, and the exact ATi card including its interface (AGP, PCI, PCI-E)

Melodia · Nov 27, 2007, 11:53 AM

Hello! Thanks for your support! Well here are the spec of my computer :

Field Value
Computer
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
OS Service Pack Service Pack 2
DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
Computer Name SN201261060004
User Name Melodia

Motherboard
CPU Type AMD Athlon XP, 1900 MHz (11.5 x 165) 2500+
Motherboard Name MSI MS-6786 (3 PCI, 1 AGP, 1 CNR, 2 DIMM, Audio, Video, LAN)
Motherboard Chipset VIA VT8378 UniChrome KM400
System Memory 1536 MB (PC3200 DDR SDRAM)
BIOS Type Award (06/26/03)
Communication Port Port de communication (COM1)
Communication Port Port de communication (COM2)
Communication Port Port imprimante ECP (LPT1)

Display
Video Adapter RADEON 9600 Series (Omega 3.8.421) (256 MB)
Video Adapter RADEON 9600 Series Secondary (Omega 3.8.421) (256 MB)
3D Accelerator ATI Radeon 9600 (RV350)
Monitor NEC CI L15P [15" LCD] (100152383140)

Multimedia
Audio Adapter VIA AC'97 Enhanced Audio Controller

Storage
IDE Controller Contrôleur IDE Bus Master VIA
Floppy Drive Lecteur de disquettes
Disk Drive ST380012A (80 GB, 7200 RPM, Ultra-ATA/100)
Optical Drive HL-DT-ST DVD-ROM GDR8162B (16x/48x DVD-ROM)
Optical Drive LITE-ON LTR-48327S (48x/32x/48x CD-RW)
SMART Hard Disks Status OK

Partitions
C: (NTFS) 76308 MB (35341 MB free)

Input
Keyboard Clavier standard 101/102 touches ou clavier Microsoft Natural Keyboard PS/2
Mouse Souris compatible PS/2

Network
Network Adapter VIA Rhine II Fast Ethernet Adapter (88.164.10.84)
Modem Smart Link 56K Voice Modem

Peripherals
Printer Microsoft XPS Document Writer
USB1 Controller VIA VT83C572 PCI-USB Controller
USB1 Controller VIA VT83C572 PCI-USB Controller
USB1 Controller VIA VT83C572 PCI-USB Controller
USB2 Controller VIA USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller

IU get them with Everest ^^.

I buyed my computer, oh no, my daddy did, in a comercial center

My ATI is a Radeon 9600 pro 256 mb, AGP .

I think i said everything about the info you need :3 .

PS : Oh i would like to know, could i overclock my processor too? My comouter is realy running slow ~~ so .... But i'm realy a newbie in overclock, the only thing i can tell you is that my processor is near 65 - 70 °C... Isn't that much? >.>

**MIG-31** · Nov 27, 2007, 12:04 PM

MSI has a bios update utility that detects you're current bios.It will search online to see if there is an bios update available.

You can download the app Here.

But as mentioned above,bios updates don't really improve performance.It can quite often improve stability or compatibility

If you do decide to try it out,it's really at your own risk.

Melodia · Nov 27, 2007, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIG-31

MSI has a bios update utility that detects you're current bios.It will search online to see if there is an bios update available.

You can download the app Here.

But as mentioned above,bios updates don't really improve performance.It can quite often improve stability or compatibility

If you do decide to try it out,it's really at your own risk.

Awww, it says i don't have any bios update T.T . Well thank you for all of your help, I'll try to see what are the good thing to check in my bios and i'll see the result ! ^^ .

kn00tcn · Dec 4, 2007, 11:32 PM

65-70 is TOO HOT!

**ChaosMinionX** · Dec 5, 2007, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kn00tcn

65-70 is TOO HOT!

Bartons (2500+ in this case) are rated up to 85C as a max operating temperature... chances are its a crappy stock/oem heatsink and its probably very dust. Those temps are quite in line for stock installation.

Judas · Dec 5, 2007, 01:13 AM

Although they are rated to thermally be acceptable up to 85C.... i would NEVER allow it to hit that.. as i've seen some of these CPUS simply start to fail even @ 65ish...

Any system i've setup with these cpu's i've set the warning temperature @ 60 and shutdown @ 65 due to running into this limitation..... and it's GOOD warning for the user of these computer to get the system cleaned/checked when the warning kicks in.. it's a good incentive

Typically those CPU's shouldn't go much above 55*C under load (and usually those values are when overclocked lightly)..... 50*C is usually typical for stock or lower...

IF it's an OEM build, quite often they use little to nearly no thermal paste... or use the heatsink supplied PAD.. which i've found to harden and stop providing a thermal transfer after a good solid hard working year of work, or several years of random generic use.

Emediately replace this with good quality thermal paste has ALWAYS produced nearly an instant halfing of cpu heat...

Dyre Straits · Dec 6, 2007, 02:54 AM

I get really antsy whenever I see my processor getting near -- and staying at -- 60C+. At that point, I start looking for better cooling/thermal solutions or for an accumulation of dust and a failing fan.

Liqourice · Dec 6, 2007, 02:13 PM

A good cooler does so much that it's incredible. The stock cooler I got with my current cpu was at 45C when Idle.. now with my huge cooler and case with an enormous fan to pump air in it's on 45C at 100% load.

It's not just that things run cooler and more stable, it extends the life of the cpu as well. If it often is close to a temp where it shuts down to protect itself the wear and tear is so much bigger and it will eventually fail completely.

cozumel · Dec 6, 2007, 08:56 PM

I mean someone could have told Melodia that he was running too hot and signpost him the right way. No good talking 'bout it a week after he's gone from DH. Probably having a meltdown by now...

**ChaosMinionX** · Dec 7, 2007, 02:03 AM

No meltdown, if that chip died at 70C it was on its last leg anyways