OldTyMR Posted August 13, 2005 Posted August 13, 2005 Trying to flash my bios for a new build and I can't seem to get the floppy to read the disk with the flash bois , reads fine in my 2 other computers . I have made sure the first boot device is enabled and the floppy seek feature also. Any one else havinf this problem with a new board Lan Party Ultra D........ Thanks in advance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
babyelf Posted August 13, 2005 Posted August 13, 2005 just wondering whether you made it a bootable FD? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fooit Posted August 13, 2005 Posted August 13, 2005 Seems like you have Windows already installed. I am not sure WinFlash works in WinXP64 but from WinXP32 it's just a press of a button to flash BIOS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanSeasforMe Posted August 13, 2005 Posted August 13, 2005 uhm, is the cable plugged in upside down at the floppy itself ? Flip it over at the floppy and give it a go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
e_lion_1 Posted August 13, 2005 Posted August 13, 2005 maybe the floppy is toast. get a brand new one and try again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharp Posted August 13, 2005 Posted August 13, 2005 Hello, And dont assume that the floppy power connector that plugs into the board is for the floppy drive. You need to plug a floppy power connector into the board and floppy drive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
politenessman Posted August 13, 2005 Posted August 13, 2005 if your case has some kind of cover or bezel that is applying even a tiny amount of pressure on the floppy button, this is the problem. try it out of the case. very truly yours, politenessman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hymn Posted August 13, 2005 Posted August 13, 2005 And dont assume that the floppy power connector that plugs into the board is for the floppy drive. LOL^^ THATS THE FUNNIEST THING IVE HEARD ALL YEAR! :shake: :shake: :shake: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTyMR Posted August 14, 2005 Posted August 14, 2005 opps, I forgot to add the system files when formatting the floppy.The optio has to be checked so that it will make the floppy bootable,,,,,, Diamond Flash worked flawless after that. Floppies Suk LOL..... Thanks for all the help guy....... My bios is now updated to 6/23-3 and have Win xp 64 installed, working on installing chipset drivers and videocard drivers next. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minsc Posted August 14, 2005 Posted August 14, 2005 For a lot of other boards I've had, the flash utility would demand that it be executed from a floppy, booted with minimal DOS drivers. Angry at this, I would usually throw caution to the wind and boot into "Safe Mode Command Prompt" mode and run it from the hard disk. It has always worked. Has anyone tried this with DFI boards? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenC Posted August 14, 2005 Posted August 14, 2005 Should not be a problem. Just create a folder and copy awdflash.exe and the bios update to it. Although I prefer the floppy method....very little overhead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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