Bios update error

[ToX_Boy]

When I attempt to update my bios on my abit KR7A-raid board I get an “unknown flash type” error. Has anyone seen this before, or know what might be wrong? I am using an old 98se boot disk to boot into dos. Is this incorrect? I am running XPpro



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[DocPC]

You need a "clean" DOS boot disk. No himem.sys, autoexec.bat, etc.

[ToX_Boy]

How do i get to a clean promp in XP?




Use as directed

[NooNoo]

Originally posted by ToX_Boy
When I attempt to update my bios on my abit KR7A-raid board I get an “unknown flash type” error. Has anyone seen this before, or know what might be wrong? I am using an old 98se boot disk to boot into dos. Is this incorrect? I am running XPpro



Prolonged skin contact may cause irritation!

You can create a clean dos boot diskette diskette in xp - format a diskette with system files. The error you are getting is normally associated with using the wrong bios file or the wrong flash executable... Check that you have downloaded the correct bios for the board and the correct flash util for the bios.

[Garak]

rename your autoexec.bat and config.sys on your 98 boot disc, and reboot, nothing should be loaded then.

and try again, of course the board may have a flash protect jumper on it..

good luck.

[ToX_Boy]

I just tried two different dos disks and i still get the same error. the file is kr7a9n it is correct for my board according to abit.

[NooNoo]

Got the cd that came with the mobo? The right flash util is often on there...

[ToX_Boy]

There is an older version of the flash utility, but no bios file (kr7aXX.bin).

[NooNoo]

It is the flash utility that is probably giving you fits. The bios file itself is probably fine.

[ToX_Boy]

I will try the old utillity with the new file. If you don't hear back in a few minuts i killed it

[Garak]

get this flash util
here


and read this here on how to update your BIOS.

[nytiger73]

Is there any specific reason why you are flashing your BIOS? Usually the general rule is "if ain't broke, don't fix it".

Is there a specific issue that you are trying to resolve? Or is the a newer feature in this updated BIOS that you need to take advantage of?

Just wondering. I'd hate to see someone kill their board for no reason.

[ToX_Boy]

I am back but the same error????

[NooNoo]

Have a look at Garaks bookmarks under his avatar, he has all Ruslan's posts bookmarked... happy reading!

[Garak]

Originally posted by ToX_Boy
I am back but the same error????

OK, look in your mobo manual, is there any reference to "BIOS flash protect"??

if so, make sure you set it to disable so you can update your BIOS, then enable it once the flash is complete.

As NooNoo has suggested, look at my bookmarks and read Ruslans posts, they will be more indepth that I can ever be.

Good Luck.