BIOS? Update or not?

Gurm · Jun 20, 2002, 06:57 AM

Ok, quick question - I have a Radeon 8500 (retail) with the default BIOS.

Do I need to update the BIOS? Is there any benefit from doing so?

- Gurm

Gurm · Jun 20, 2002, 11:32 AM

Bump!

Jeff · Jun 20, 2002, 11:33 AM

It depends, are there problems with your existing BIOS

DaSnIpE · Jun 20, 2002, 02:10 PM

I have mine running a later BIOS. You don't need too, but sometimes they improve stuff (IQ, speed, etc), but if u don't follow directions (like uninstalling your display drivers BEFORE you flash your BIOS) then you'll have problems.

blix9 · Jun 21, 2002, 08:34 PM

Anyone care to guide an ignorant like me to do this BIOS update? Please....

-AMD XP 1800 with Arkua 7228 HSF
-Abit NV7-133R(latest 84 BIOS)
-512 meg, 2 x 256 Xtreme DDR(single-sided)
-ATI Radeon 8500 Retail 128MB (Catalyst 2.0 driver)
-Maxtor 60gig ATA133
-Pioneer DVD 16x S106(slot loadong)
-Win XP pro
-counter-strike (Mod version)
-nothing overclocked
-Antec 1030B case (with Antec TruPower 480W PSU)

Frodo301 · Jun 22, 2002, 12:30 PM

http://colosseum.com/pimento/binbla~1/binbla~1.htm
I think this site is via friskyolive at Rage3d.

DallasStar · Jun 23, 2002, 07:25 PM

rightclick your desktop. click properties. go to settings. click advanced. go to options. click details. now, if it says that your bios version is 7.004 or higher, then don't bother upgrading. if it says 1.009, UPGRADE NOW cuz that bios (for me) had lots of windows gui bugs and corruption.

blix9 · Jun 24, 2002, 01:07 AM

I did the BIOS upgrade yesterday but it still says 1.009
I used the file I could download from the link provided by this forum thread(Sticky) called 'ATI 8500 BIOS download'
I uninsatlled the graphic driver(Catalyst 2.1) clean before the BIOS upgrade.

UberLord · Jun 24, 2002, 05:30 AM

That sicky only has links to 7004 BIOS's.
These are the origonal ones that shipped with the 1st batch of 8500 cards

merry · Jun 25, 2002, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by blix9
I did the BIOS upgrade yesterday but it still says 1.009

Is it possible you have 'video bios shadow' enabled in your system bios settings? If so, disable and try again.

blix9 · Jun 25, 2002, 10:08 AM

I can't find 'video bios shadow' in my system BIOS menu.
I have Phoenix - award BIOS I believe. Where can I disable it?
Thanks.

here is my rig:

-AMD XP 1800 with Arkua 7228 HSF
-Abit NV7-133R(latest 84 BIOS)
-512 meg, 2 x 256 Xtreme DDR(single-sided)
-ATI Radeon 8500 128MB Retail (Catalyst 2.0 driver)
-Maxtor 60gig ATA133
-Pioneer DVD 16x S106(slot loadong)
-Win XP pro
-nothing overclocked
-Antec 1030B case (with Antec TruPower 480W PSU)

Jun 20, 2002, 06:57 AM	#1
Gurm Hail to the King, Baby! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: This World AND The Next Posts: 193 Rep Power: 0	BIOS? Update or not? Ok, quick question - I have a Radeon 8500 (retail) with the default BIOS. Do I need to update the BIOS? Is there any benefit from doing so? - Gurm __________________ <Insert random "Army of Darkness" quote here...>

Jun 20, 2002, 11:32 AM	#2
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Jun 20, 2002, 11:33 AM	#3
Jeff Yarr... I be blind! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 3,177 Rep Power: 0	It depends, are there problems with your existing BIOS __________________ Mr. Simpson, don't you worry. I watched Matlock in a bar last night. The sound wasn't on, but I think I got the gist of it. - Lionel Hutz

Jun 20, 2002, 02:10 PM	#4
DaSnIpE Driverage Snipe Join Date: May 2002 Location: Montreal, Canada or NYC, USA Posts: 372 Rep Power: 0	I have mine running a later BIOS. You don't need too, but sometimes they improve stuff (IQ, speed, etc), but if u don't follow directions (like uninstalling your display drivers BEFORE you flash your BIOS) then you'll have problems. __________________ Antec SX1030 Case - Enermax 431 W Whisper PS - 4 Case Fans -ThermalRight AX-7 With Panaflo Ultra Fan - Sb Audigy / Logitech Z-560 Speakers / Sennheiser HD497 Headphones WD 80GB 7200 rpm HD - Samsung SyncMaster 955DF - LG 16x10x40x Burner / Pionner 16x Slot DVD View my rig http://nl.dodhq.net/Rig/

Jun 22, 2002, 12:30 PM	#6
Frodo301 Outraged Join Date: May 2002 Location: The mountains Posts: 585 Rep Power: 0	Check out this site: http://colosseum.com/pimento/binbla~1/binbla~1.htm I think this site is via friskyolive at Rage3d. __________________ The greatest thing you'll every learn is to love, and be loved in return.

Jun 21, 2002, 08:34 PM	#5
blix9 DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 315 Rep Power: 0	Anyone care to guide an ignorant like me to do this BIOS update? Please.... -AMD XP 1800 with Arkua 7228 HSF -Abit NV7-133R(latest 84 BIOS) -512 meg, 2 x 256 Xtreme DDR(single-sided) -ATI Radeon 8500 Retail 128MB (Catalyst 2.0 driver) -Maxtor 60gig ATA133 -Pioneer DVD 16x S106(slot loadong) -Win XP pro -counter-strike (Mod version) -nothing overclocked -Antec 1030B case (with Antec TruPower 480W PSU)

Jun 23, 2002, 07:25 PM	#7
DallasStar Junior Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wave Existence Posts: 2,065 Rep Power: 0	rightclick your desktop. click properties. go to settings. click advanced. go to options. click details. now, if it says that your bios version is 7.004 or higher, then don't bother upgrading. if it says 1.009, UPGRADE NOW cuz that bios (for me) had lots of windows gui bugs and corruption. __________________ "A picture of my existence... would show a useless wooden stake covered in snow... stuck loosely at a slant in the ground in a ploughed field on the edge of a vast open plain on a dark winter night." --- Franz Kafka

Jun 24, 2002, 01:07 AM	#8
blix9 DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 315 Rep Power: 0	I did the BIOS upgrade yesterday but it still says 1.009 I used the file I could download from the link provided by this forum thread(Sticky) called 'ATI 8500 BIOS download' I uninsatlled the graphic driver(Catalyst 2.1) clean before the BIOS upgrade.

Jun 24, 2002, 05:30 AM	#9
UberLord A Legend in Underwear Join Date: May 2002 Location: Unknown Posts: 5,256 Rep Power: 0	That sicky only has links to 7004 BIOS's. These are the origonal ones that shipped with the 1st batch of 8500 cards __________________ Gentoo Linux - Developer (baselayout) Read my blog "I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours." Stephen Roberts

Jun 25, 2002, 10:08 AM	#11
blix9 DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 315 Rep Power: 0	I can't find 'video bios shadow' in my system BIOS menu. I have Phoenix - award BIOS I believe. Where can I disable it? Thanks. here is my rig: -AMD XP 1800 with Arkua 7228 HSF -Abit NV7-133R(latest 84 BIOS) -512 meg, 2 x 256 Xtreme DDR(single-sided) -ATI Radeon 8500 128MB Retail (Catalyst 2.0 driver) -Maxtor 60gig ATA133 -Pioneer DVD 16x S106(slot loadong) -Win XP pro -nothing overclocked -Antec 1030B case (with Antec TruPower 480W PSU)