Wiseguy Posted September 14, 2005 Posted September 14, 2005 Need some input on the following.. I'm upgrading my rig, and need to know if the following changes require a bios flash..I'm reluctant to do it since I've never done it, and have heard that flashing could mess with things... Upgrades: 1. OCZ 2 gigs (2x 1g) platinum http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16820227210 2. Evga 7800gtx KO http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16814130237 I'm using the 310 bios without any issues. (had probs getting my system to post originially) Is there any need for me to flash? I've read the flashing guide, doesn't seem hard, anything I need to make sure to do? And is it really going to make a difference if i flash to any other Bios? Thanks in advance :nod: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
newguy Posted September 14, 2005 Posted September 14, 2005 You can try using WinFlash, this works in Windows. I tried that yesterday nite, very smooth & easy. And I would suggest you to flash the latest BIOS, 704-2BTA. They are really good. Can you see my sig at the bottom? I cannot see anything from my side. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boppo Posted September 14, 2005 Posted September 14, 2005 You should not NEED to flash to get those to work. If you want to flash start with the latest official DFI BIOS, 6/23-3. The others are beta and can void your warranty if someothing goes wrong. If you understand that and feel the need or desire then by all means use one of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiseguy Posted September 14, 2005 Posted September 14, 2005 You should not NEED to flash to get those to work. If you want to flash start with the latest official DFI BIOS, 6/23-3. The others are beta and can void your warranty if someothing goes wrong. If you understand that and feel the need or desire then by all means use one of them. If I were to flash would there be any performance increase? Anybody have problems installing this memory in their rig? Have bios issues? Also, where did the FAQ on flashing go? Can't seem to find... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boppo Posted September 14, 2005 Posted September 14, 2005 You might see performance increases if you do serious overclocking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kukulcan Posted September 14, 2005 Posted September 14, 2005 I've the same RAM and it works fine with stock settings on both 6/23 and 704-2BTA bios'. As Boppo said its probably better to start with the latest official bios (The 6/23) from the DFI website Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiseguy Posted September 14, 2005 Posted September 14, 2005 I've the same RAM and it works fine with stock settings on both 6/23 and 704-2BTA bios'. As Boppo said its probably better to start with the latest official bios (The 6/23) from the DFI website Ok, sweet. I guess I should flash to 6-23 then. Anybody have any suggestions or know where to get the FAQ on flashing went? I have never done it before, would like to have a guide. I'll probably be using winflash, anybody have probs, comments on winflash? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kukulcan Posted September 14, 2005 Posted September 14, 2005 Check the critical sticky at the top of this forum 'The correct way to flash your BIOS' http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21248 Personally I would use the floppy disk version, but thats because I don't trust windows too much. A lot of people seem to say winflash is ok. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiseguy Posted September 14, 2005 Posted September 14, 2005 Could someone do me a huge favor and walk me through the flashing process? I'm gonna do the winflash method, so if you could give me instructions on how to do it that way I would GREATLY appreciate it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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