Annoying ads on the pages of sites annoy any user of a personal computer. If you want to read the text, and a window pops up above it, this is very distracting. Bright flashing banners tire your eyes and defocus your attention. In addition, some users find that their browsers automatically open pages with a huge amount of advertising, instead of the ones they need. This article describes how you can remove ads in web browsers from your computer.
Advertising Sources
The first type is disabled with correct setting browser and special plugins.
Annoying viruses are somewhat more difficult to remove, mainly due to the fact that in most cases, users accidentally install them themselves. As a rule, when installing a free or pirated software, the installation wizard will ask you if you would like to additionally install another "useful" utility.
Many users inadvertently skip this item and open advertising viruses direct route to your computer. A installed antivirus cannot do anything, because the utility was installed with the permission of the computer owner.
Browser settings
The first thing you need to do is block pop-ups in your web browser. They are the most unpleasant type of online advertising and most annoying users. Luckily, they can be turned off. standard means any browser. In this tutorial, we'll walk through this process using an example. Google Chrome, and in other programs you can do everything by analogy:
Now you can install on your Internet browser additional extension, which will block almost all ads. The most popular plugin among its kind is free program adblock.
The extension has its own official website, from which you can easily download the distribution kit for any browser. Follow the link https://adblockplus.org/en/ . On the right side of the screen, click on the icon of your browser, for example, Yandex. After that, the button " Install for Yandex.Browser". Click on it to start the download and installation process. 
After successful installation, AdBlock will be launched automatically. You don't need to configure or enable anything. Pop-ups, contextual advertising, banners, ads in video players and much more will be blocked by the extension in real time and will stop bothering you.
Do not forget that in this way you install AdBlock for only one browser. If you use several different programs in your work, you need to connect the extension to all of them by analogy.
Removing a malicious script
If, while browsing the Internet, you are periodically redirected to suspicious sites with a lot of advertising, these actions are probably performed directly from your computer using a special script.
If you have very few programs installed on your PC, or you have an idea which application can cause such problems, you can simply uninstall it manually:
One of the most common such programs is WebAlta.
ADW Cleaner
If you cannot find the source of the problem, you need to use the ADWCleaner utility. Follow the link http://adwcleaner.ru/ and click "Download portable". Run the downloaded file. The portable version does not require any installation. 
Click on the "Scan" button and wait a few minutes. When the process is complete, click "Clean" to remove all malicious ad scripts from your computer.
BIOS is an abbreviation familiar to everyone, the meaning of which is not familiar even to many sophisticated and experienced users of personal computers. For most of them, it is associated with a gray-blue interface in the style of MS DOS or Windows 3.1, but many may not tell you about its functionality. Most knowledge of the average user, at best, is limited to the fact that the BIOS is system settings computer or something like that, because it is rather difficult to give an exact answer. This complexity is quite justified - a personal computer is not easy to understand for an ordinary person when it comes to fast and productive work in any industry, and understanding the basic mechanisms of its functioning and, moreover, each of its components seems almost impossible - in practice, this knowledge borders on erudition and is not useful in most situations.
So, BIOS is an input-output system that stands between hardware and software (together with the user) and allows you to use computer resources for their intended purpose. It has a permanent memory module that contains a number of data about the configuration of the equipment, including the time - all owners of old computers have experienced a battery replacement and could hear that it powers this particular component. An important feature The BIOS is that the capabilities of other equipment, which is located on the motherboard, directly depend on its capabilities.
But for most PC users, all these technical points are unimportant, but there is a practical need for those actions that they may also encounter. These include, for example, replacing an outdated processor with a newer and more productive model: motherboard at the software level, it directly depends on whether the BIOS is "friends" with it. Compatibility may not be added immediately: if the slot for the processor (Socket) can no longer be changed, then create the necessary conditions for the operation of a suitable hardware model, it is possible and the creators of motherboards for the most part take care of ensuring compatibility.
Why flash the BIOS?
As it became clear from the above, the BIOS provides joint work all components located on the motherboard. We are especially interested in the processor and RAM: their capabilities are developing at the most rapid pace and require the release of motherboard models at an appropriate speed. But this practice is not very profitable, and the creators decided to leave themselves a reserve for the future, leaving the user the opportunity to improve compatibility to some extent. motherboard with iron on their own. This was the reason for the appearance of the BIOS firmware procedure on personal computers, which allows you to get rid of many problems with it.
It is worth noting that the procedure is quite dangerous compared to other actions with a PC: if the light is turned off at the time of overwriting (rarely, but it happens), everything will not be restored in any way and the motherboard can be put somewhere far away or simply thrown away. But in frequent cases, such a procedure is still necessary, it brings support not only for new components, but also tools for working with new equipment - old models of motherboards that do not support flashing via USB devices got this opportunity thanks to the compatibility package included in the firmware for such equipment. The flexibility of a computer in terms of capabilities is invaluable, and in cases where firmware is still needed, you should not be afraid of the high complexity of this process - if all procedures are performed correctly, the risk of harming the computer is minimal, and the process can often take only a few minutes, but this is worth talking about in more detail.
Often, the manufacturer himself can recommend flashing - this may be due to a number of shortcomings that did not have time to notice and / or eliminate during the production phase. For many PC owners who own one of the new series of motherboards, this practice is not something unfamiliar - for objective reasons, this happens very often.
Which motherboards are eligible for flashing their BIOS?
An important feature of this whole story is the fact that there are still only three companies in the world that are engaged in the production of the software part of any I / O system. It will become intuitively clear to many that this increases the chances of each individual model for flashing, and in fact it turns out that way: no matter what the manufacturer of your motherboard is, with a high degree of probability (which tends to a hundred percent) this procedure is possible for you. But it is worth adding that the same company is engaged in the supply of updates and it is not in its commercial interests to invest heavily in improving the performance and capabilities of old models - then there will simply be no need to buy new ones.
The theoretical ability to replace the firmware is included in any BIOS - at the heart of the device is a memory module designed for approximately 1000 write cycles. But the release of firmware will completely lie on the conscience of the motherboard manufacturer.
Checking this possibility is quite simple: you only need to know the manufacturer and model of your device and its model (if not, then welcome to the next section of the article). We go to its official website (both ASUS, MSI, ASRock and others have their Russian versions) and follow the page dedicated to your version of the device. There, in one of the tabs, a category with all released firmware for this component will be available, as shown on the example of the official ASUS website below.
On the websites of other companies, the procedure is approximately the same - in the corresponding section, all possible options for updating the BIOS will be offered, since in models different manufacturers they differ in the process almost completely and the skill of flashing one component cannot guarantee knowledge of the subtleties in another - here it is worth carefully studying the ones offered on the network step by step guides or, ideally, the manufacturer's own documentation. There are also many video flashings on the network: there are relatively few models of motherboards, but out of those hundreds or thousands of users who encountered a problem, at least one decided to record a video - just search on video hosting sites. Viewing the process from the outside will deprive the subconscious fear of “breaking something” and help you understand the essence of a particular stage.
Determining the motherboard model
Many find it difficult to determine the model of their motherboard - as with other knowledge of a similar plan, there is one and the same problem: there is no need to memorize or memorize an intricate set of letters and numbers, and everyday tasks It does not help. Referring to the documentation or looking for a box is also not an option - many people tend to lose such things when moving, take them somewhere for storage, or simply forget about them. Also, this problem may occur for those who bought a PC "from hand", although in the store when selling the assembled system block boxes from some devices also have a habit of not giving, and buyers are reluctant to take them with them.
There are as many as four ways to understand what model your motherboard is. Of these, three involve the use of utilities, and one is direct access to the board. The latter will not work if you have a laptop: it is not recommended for a non-professional to disassemble them, and the pros do not always cope - the maintainability of modern solutions is mediocre. The same applies to All-in-One PC and any other solutions that are not mounted in a standard system unit. Also, you should not do this if your PC is under warranty: all screws will be covered with seals, which will easily show whether the device has been opened. It is not necessary to perform any manipulations - the very presence of their damage is already a sufficient reason for refusing warranty service, which is clearly stated in the conditions of any such company.
In the event that nothing prevents opening the system unit, it unscrews two / three / four, or, more simply, all the available bolts and remove the cover from the side. Our eyes will see the motherboard, on the surface of which a sticker will be waiting for you.
That's all: remember or rewrite the model, do all the manipulations performed with the lid in reverse order.
In the case of checking programmatically the command line, which is available in any version, can also help operating system companies from Redmond. After opening it, you will need to type two commands there, activating each by pressing Enter.
wmic baseboard get Manufacturer wmic baseboard get product
The first will provide information on the manufacturer of the component, and the second - on the model. If you do not want to deal with the command line and disassembly of the system unit, then the AIDA64 (formerly Eevrest) and msinfo32 utilities can become a quick alternative. It's worth downloading them free versions from official sites - you will most likely not need full functionality, but there is always a chance to catch a virus. In AIDA64, you just need to go to the "Motherboard" section from the start window, and in msinfo32 - to the System Information tab and read the data opposite the Motherboard item.
For Linux based systems (including Ubuntu, Linux Mint and the like) you need to activate the command dmidecode.
There, among all the data, you must select the Manufacturer and Product Name items.
Do I need to back up the BIOS?
You need to understand that BIOS firmware is created by people, and the array of information for well-coordinated interaction must be clearly calculated, and all moments must be clearly planned. And if in theory this is possible, then in practice this does not always happen: there is a high probability that flashing this system, along with a number of improvements, can bring a number of problems with your PC into your life, so it’s still worth protecting yourself in case of such a possibility.
The manufacturers themselves do not provide such an opportunity, only allowing more than one firmware version to be written to the media and their subsequent use. But this does not always happen, since no one expects an unfavorable outcome by undertaking such an operation.
Such opportunities are provided third party program called Universal BIOS Backup ToolKit. This product was made by an enthusiastic programmer from China back in 2008 and works great on operating systems Windows families with versions from XP to 8.1 inclusive. An important feature of this program is its well-coordinated work: backup copies are correct, the probability of damage to the final file is close to zero, and the software works surprisingly efficiently, as if it were done by an enthusiast. It only needs to be launched by clicking on right button mouse with the call to the sub-item "Run as Administrator" - otherwise errors in the work simply cannot be avoided.
The only pitfall that may meet unfamiliar with the question: most antivirus programs recognizes it as malware, which is not true. Definitely infect. original file they can, but even a utility downloaded from the official site will not pass the test of most programs of this class from the first echelon. The reason for this is a specific driver, thanks to which the software has such unique functionality. In fact, it does not cause any harm, it is only important to download it from a trusted source. The program interface is in English, but very simple. A small window contains only a few buttons, the meaning of which will be clear not only to an experienced user, but even to an inexperienced user. this issue. In addition to the exit button and the key that causes the documentation to be read, the program window has buttons to start copying. After the completion of the process, which takes from one to two or three minutes in time, an archive in the .rom format will be available in the program folder (or any other specified by the user), which is a complete copy of your firmware. The memory size, which is indicated on the left, is determined automatically, but it is better to double-check it for your motherboard model - if there is a failure, there will be problems and you will not be able to use an incorrectly made copy due to inevitable errors in the future. The probability of its successful operation on the UEFI BIOS is doubtful, but further updates of the program should fix all the shortcomings, and maybe they already fixed it at the time of reading this article.
General information about firmware via DOS
Firmware via DOS is one of the safest options for reinstalling software for a given computer node, since all problems associated with the incorrect operation of your operating system are simply excluded. For different models laptops and motherboards on computers, there are slightly different variations of the process, although most of them have many similar features and the guide for flashing this way can be reduced to a universal series of actions that need to be taken.
Prepare the media for flashing. This can be a floppy disk or flash drive.
In direct comparison, they are in no way inferior to each other, if we talk about this process, but it is recommended to get a floppy disk only if the motherboard (or BIOS) does not have support for booting from a USB flash drive. If you still decide to use a more outdated option, then you should check the integrity of the floppy disk by inserting it into the computer, going to "My Computer" and calling the disk check in the properties of the media that is displayed in the list (in our case, it is a floppy disk). If any errors occur, you should not expect a miracle from a faulty floppy disk - there is a high probability of malfunctions in the process of “filling” files and incorrect operation of the PC up to a breakdown and the need to carry it for repair.
Read the official recommendations given by the manufacturer on the official website. Also, similar manuals can be found in the instructions for the motherboard, but the data tends to become outdated and it is quite possible that the same happened in your case.
Also, during the flashing process, you will be prompted to download the files necessary for this, which include, at a minimum, a utility for formatting the media and a firmware file from the list.
Do backup data on the media.
Everything is simple here: if there are any important data left on the flash drive or floppy disk (which is unlikely), then you need to save them on the computer’s hard drive: they will not be lost during the firmware upgrade, but removable drive will need to be formatted.
Disk formatting.
A special utility that runs as Administrator will help here. Perhaps this is not in the recommendations, but the launch of any program of such a plan must be done in this way, otherwise you can get a large number of “complex” problems and the firmware process has stopped. You can also format using built-in tools by clicking on the disk icon in "My Computer" and selecting the item of the same name. All values should be left as default, nothing needs to be changed. Is it worth doing full formatting? It will take a lot of time, so it's better to simply leave the "quick" box unchecked - the effect will be about the same.
Copying the firmware file.
This stage can be carried out both with the help of a utility, and can be done using a regular Explorer, with which we usually perform all operations with files on our computer. An important feature is that there should be no extraneous files on the media - formatting (point 4) is mandatory, deleting files is not enough.
It is worth pressing the reset button (it doesn’t matter, on the case or in the system menu) and when loading home screen press the button to enter the BIOS - Delete. After that, we see a menu where you need to select the boot partition: it will be called Boot. In this tab, you need to change the boot priority from media and put the first one on which the firmware file is written. After completing all the preparations, press the F10 key (save all changes and reboot) and follow the instructions given for your particular motherboard model - here the process may differ significantly.
BIOS update via Windows
The option to update the BIOS firmware through the operating system is provided by almost every motherboard manufacturer: each of them has its own utility that does everything in almost automatic mode. Nevertheless, it is worth carefully studying all the instructions so as not to be confused at the most inopportune moment.
As described in the previous paragraphs of this article, you need to go to the manufacturer's website and select your motherboard model. In the accompanying tabs, the corresponding utilities will be available for download along with the firmware files - in most cases, the process is identical even for products from different companies. Next, you need to run the utility (with Administrator rights, of course) and select the firmware method (the item "From a file" or similar in meaning). Next, we are looking for file manager the place where the archive was saved and click the "Run" button - the program does the rest automatically. advantage this method is simplicity - even a novice in mastering a PC can handle it. Another thing is whether a beginner needs to flash the BIOS, because, as mentioned earlier, the procedure can damage components and adversely affect the operation of the computer. It is worth noting that the already small probability of a system failure or power outage is superimposed by a considerable chance of failure in the operating system itself - despite all its stability, the data software products are extremely complex: even on slightly different configurations, they can behave completely differently, because the number of factors that can affect this is extremely large. It is also necessary to warn users who nevertheless decided on such a move: run any programs or leave a browser, torrent client or office document not recommended - any combination may affect the operation of the built-in utility, and then accessing service center can't be avoided. The problem is in the OS itself, which has a lot of components and thousands of possible bugs, the array of which even companies like Microsoft take years to fix.
In truth, firmware using utilities is far from the best idea, and if there is such an opportunity, then it is better to use more reliable options: firmware via DOS or via the built-in BIOS toolkit. Such solutions may be less simple and economical in time, but they give a much more predictable effect, which cannot be said about the option described above. In cases of flashing by other methods, the number of factors that can negatively affect the process is minimal, and with the inclusion of the operating system with all its shortcomings in the equation, the probability of failures increases by an order of magnitude.
MSI
Unlike even larger market players, this company provides the ability to flash the BIOS through any affordable way from those described above. This is convenient, since the BIOS system menu is too tough for many, and some are worried about safety and are ready to play it safe, not wanting to use a utility launched from under the operating system. There is also the option of flashing via DOS boot, which is also safe and relatively simple - here the choice must already be made by the user based on an objective assessment of their capabilities and willingness to minimize or accept risks.
Whatever the process and whatever method is used, you need to start by determining the model of your motherboard, which can be done in several ways, described above in this article. On the official website of the manufacturer, we are looking for our model and download the necessary files, following the instructions. But since there are already three paths themselves, users will obviously not be satisfied with such a simple explanation and will be asked to describe the process in detail.
live update
Live Update is a utility produced by the company for flashing the BIOS and some other similar manipulations. It is worth noting that MSI motherboards are also installed on laptops, tablets and other devices - here it will not help and you will have to use other methods. This is due to the fact that during the firmware process there may be unexpected errors, which will become critical for the performance and operation of the device.
So, download the utility from the official site and install it (with the launch of the installer with Administrator rights). This will solve the problem of unexpected crashes that so often occur after a conflict of programs and permissions. Next, run the program and go to the appropriate item (tab). It is also necessary to download the archive with the firmware in parallel, because the automated version, according to reviews, does not always work correctly and it is better to refrain from using it.
Then, following the menu, we will have to face a warning that calls to close all open programs(which was already mentioned here earlier) and wait for the end of all the actions that the program performs. Further, of course, the PC will reboot and with the help of the same program it will be possible to find out about the overall success of the operation.
There is another version of the program that offers automated installation of firmware updates via DOS, which was described in earlier sections of the article. It is worth noting that it retains all the advantages of this method and allows for an easy and safe installation of a software upgrade. Technically, the program downloads only the archive with the firmware, so the further process does not differ from the "manual" installation, just look for desired version motherboard and you no longer need to download the archive - the utility is responsible for all this. The negative point is that you may not need the newest version, but the software will download it, and the most big numbers in the version graph do not guarantee better performance, as we have seen many times in many cases.
MFLASH is a utility from MSI that is built into the BIOS and allows you to install updates directly using the system's toolkit. In order to operate it, any additional tricks are unnecessary: only an empty (or better, formatted) USB flash drive and a file with BIOS software downloaded to it. Here the sequence of actions is slightly different: the first of them should be just downloading the file mentioned above for your model. Then it will be necessary to clear the place - the presence of other files is undesirable, although some users speak positively about the success of such an installation.
After rebooting, you will need to enter the BIOS with the Delete button and find a tab with the same name as the utility. Next, you will need to specify the path to the file (disk) and click on the start process button. The length of the entire procedure after entering the BIOS is only a couple of minutes maximum, and after rebooting you will get a system that will most likely work correctly - there are no chances that any software failures can affect it.
From under DOS
Also a reliable method that does not involve the system at all and works out perfectly when updating software. In order to find it, it will be necessary to peep among the official files exactly the one that is needed for installation from under this OS - there will be a corresponding mark in the name at the end, as in the screenshot. Next, you need to get a floppy disk, check it for errors using the built-in Windows Utilities and format it there. If there are no errors when checking the disk, then it will be possible to write a file to it - it will then become the installation file.
Next, reboot and enter the BIOS with the Delete button. After this has happened, we are looking for the Boot Device Priority item and put our media (Floppy Drive) in first place. Next, press F10, agree to save all changes and wait for the reboot.
After loading the operating system, we will see a black background with fonts in bright colors (or white) - that means we are in. We will be prompted to press Y to continue and N to leave this mode. We press the first button, wait a minute and a half and see the inscription about successful completion firmware upload. We remove the floppy disk and restart the computer, simultaneously entering the BIOS and changing the boot priority back to the hard disk, although with the floppy disk pulled out and there is no boot disk in the drive it will do it and so.
gigabyte
Gigabyte is the world's third-largest motherboard manufacturer based in China. The company did not have such technologies before and was just a contractor for large “sharks” of the market like Asus or Intel, but having “peeped” some of their developments and opened soybean research departments, it quickly turned from an apprentice into full-fledged competitors.
Gigabyte's BIOS software specialists did not reinvent the wheel: all methods for reinstalling software for a given system are as similar as possible and clearly borrowed from other market players. It is not known for certain whether there are patent wars between corporations, but one thing is for sure: the user from similar decisions remains the winner, because all the actions and methods for changing the firmware that Asus and MSI work on work on motherboards from a Chinese company - they differ only appearance(purely formally) and the names of the utilities. The company did not come up with something fundamentally new, which had a positive effect on the convenience of conducting such operations.
On the positive side, the company does its best to make it easy to find its documentation, which is not hidden in the bowels of the official site, but is easily accessible within the search results of any system on the first page in several copies.
The company, or rather, its specialists strongly do not recommend carrying out such a procedure if you have not identified any malfunctions and malfunctions in the operation of the equipment: processor, RAM and other components. In many cases, according to the company's own research, performance does not improve and deteriorates, so it is worthwhile to carefully consider the advisability of flashing the BIOS.
Also in the manuals, much attention is paid to the exact definition of the motherboard model, taking into account the revision. Since in model range Gigabyte has models that are designated the same, but one of them is a re-release of the second, then the firmware (and all other manipulations) may differ, the use of the wrong archive may be most detrimental.
It is also worth noting that in the event of a breakdown or any other malfunction that may occur in the event of a flashing, the device is not subject to warranty, because this action is fully qualified as a repair. This is also worth considering, and it's good that the manufacturer is not silent about this.
Q-Flash is the most reliable way to flash the BIOS: this utility is built into the system itself and performs its functions perfectly, with minimal predispositions to incorrect firmware. Its operation does not depend on the operation of the operating system, which is a definite plus. The only problem is that not all solutions support this technology- in other situations much more simple solution there will be a firmware through DOS.
Before using the Q-Flash utility, you need to download the latest BIOS firmware from the official GIGABYTE website that matches your motherboard model. The BIOS firmware file must be written to media (floppy disk, flash drive, or HDD; file system FAT32/16/12).
Since the procedure for updating the BIOS microcode carries a potential risk, it is not recommended to update the BIOS if the current BIOS version is running smoothly. BIOS update should be carried out very carefully. Incorrect BIOS update may result in system inoperability.
This solution allows you to update the firmware of the I / O system from under the good old operating system such as DOS. It is worth noting that the flashing operation must be performed on a system operating in normal mode. Overclocking, low memory timings, non-standard system bus frequency can lead to the fact that our event will end with a trip to the service center (or calling familiar gurus). The easiest way is to load the default settings in the BIOS SETUP (the main menu item Load Fail-Safe Defaults or similar).
The flashing operation must be performed only from under DOS. To boot from a floppy disk, it only needs two system files: io.sys and command.com. In any case, neither autoexec.bat nor config.sys should be loaded. In addition, the floppy disk must contain files with the flash driver and with the firmware itself.
Run the flasher with the "/?" and you will receive detailed instructions for working with it.
Note that the updated firmware does not always meet the user's expectations. Be sure to save the file with the old BIOS version on the floppy disk (!) in order to be able to reverse your actions in the future. For AWARD BIOS, the flasher call can be as follows: “awdflash.exe newflash.bin /py /sy”. Where “newflash.bin” is the real name of the file with the firmware, “py” and “sy” are the flags for reprogramming and saving the old BIOS version, respectively. And the last thing: in no case do not restart or turn off the computer until the flash driver has finished working. This will lead to inevitable damage to the BIOS.
live update
Live Update is perhaps the simplest solution to problems with the I / O system, because it searches for the necessary microcodes and does almost all the manipulations instead of the user - you don't need to be an expert in this field to use it. To get started, you need to visit the official website and download the Live Update 5 utility, which will scan your computer and display a list of necessary updates, with the ability to download them. Click "Click here" and click "Open".
The archive will open, run the installation file LiveUpdate.exe in it and install the Live Update 5 utility in a few steps. After the installation is completed, run it and click on the “Scan” button, wait a few seconds while the utility looks for updates. The program will display a list of results. We are interested in an update called "MB BIOS". If such an update is on the list (usually at the very top), then there is a BIOS update for our motherboard. Download it to your computer by clicking on the "Download" button (arrow). It is better to click "Browse", and choose a place to save the update file yourself. For example, I saved it to my desktop. That's it, now we have the BIOS update file, now you can proceed to the next step. Run the saved BIOS update file and follow the instructions.
There are two options here: the first is probably to write the firmware image to a USB flash drive, and update the BIOS from the USB flash drive (or for the firmware, if it is impossible to update from under Windows). But since I did not have a free flash drive, I chose the second option, which, judging by the title, means BIOS firmware from under Windows. Here we need to close the running programs and click "Next".
The further process of updating the BIOS is that we simply press any key on the keyboard, and the computer should restart. Then everything is over - the device received a new firmware.
ASUS BIOS firmware
ASUS is one of the titans of the industry computer components, which show themselves as market leaders both in quantitative and qualitative terms. An important feature of their products is ease of maintenance: for each class of goods there is a utility that searches for drivers or any other useful work– in the case of this company, the implementation of these solutions is on top. The same thing happened with updating the BIOS: both options are very convenient and easy to master for unskilled and inexperienced users.
USB BIOS Flashback is the easiest way to update BIOS on ASUS motherboards. Now all you need to update is a USB drive with a BIOS file written to it and a power supply. No processor, no RAM and other components are now needed.
List system requirements for this utility is quite prosaic:
- power unit;
- USB stick FAT16, FAT32, or NTFS (Intel X79 only FAT16 and FAT32);
- ASUS motherboard on Intel chipset X79, Z77, H77, Q77, B75 (the list of ASUS motherboards supporting USB BIOS Flashback technology is presented in the table).
First you need to download and unzip the BIOS ROM file from the official ASUS website. It is important to understand that obtaining files from somewhere else is fraught with irreversible consequences and unforeseen operation of the equipment. Next, you should rename the BIOS file as written in the table, and then save it to the USB drive in the root directory:
| Model | File name |
| P9X79 Deluxe | P9X79D.ROM |
| P9X79 Pro | P9X79PRO.ROM |
| P9X79 | P9X79.ROM |
| Sabertooth X79 | SABERX79.ROM |
| Rampage IV Extreme | R4E.ROM |
| Rampage IV Formula | R4F.ROM |
| Rampage IV Gene | R4G.ROM |
| Р8Z77-V Deluxe | Z77VD.CAP |
| Р8Z77-V Pro | Z77VP.CAP |
| Р8Z77-V | Z77VB.CAP |
| Р8Z77-V LE | P8Z77VLE.CAP |
| Р8Z77-V LX | P8Z77VLX.CAP |
| Р8Z77-V LK | P8Z77VLK.CAP |
| Р8Z77-M Pro | P8Z77MP.CAP |
| Р8Z77-M | P8Z77M.CAP |
| Sabertooth Z77 | Z77ST.CAP |
| Maximus V Gene | M5G.CAP |
| P8H77-V | Р8H77V.CAP |
| P8H77-V LE | Р8H77VLE.CAP |
| Р8H77-M Pro | Р8H77MP.CAP |
| Р8H77-M | Р8H77M.CAP |
| P8H77-M LE | Р8H77MLE.CAP |
| Р8B75-V | Р8B75V.CAP |
| Р8B75-M | Р8B75.CAP |
| P8B75-M LE | Р8B75LE.CAP |
| Р8Q77-M | Р8Q77.CAP |
| Р8H77-I | Р8H77I.CAP |
Then you should connect a USB drive to the USB BIOS Flashback / ROG Connect connector (for boards based on Intel X79, this is a USB 2.0 connector white color, for boards on other chipsets, this is the USB 2.0 connector, marked with color and the inscription USB BIOS Flasback / ROG Connect on the Q-Shield panel) and hold for three to four seconds until the light indication starts. Next, we are waiting for the completion of the light indication of the USB BIOS Flashback / ROG Connect button, which means that the update has been successfully completed.
It is important not to remove the USB drive, power off the motherboard, or press the CLR_CMOS reset button while updating the BIOS. It is also worth remembering that if the USB BIOS Flashback / ROG Connect button blinks for five seconds, then the USB BIOS Flashback is not working correctly. This can be caused by incorrect device installation, an error in the file name, or an incompatible file format - it's worth checking on your own after a reboot. It is worth noting the company's rather loyal policy regarding problems after updating the firmware: in case of any problems with booting after updating the BIOS, you can contact the local ASUS service representative, which, according to the authors of the documentation, undertakes to help.
AFUDOS utility
This solution is slightly outdated - on motherboards released in the 2000s and 2010s, the EZ Flash utility is the most popular, although the old solution is also applicable to many devices. To start the firmware in a similar way, open bootable flash drive, we write the afudos program on it (the file afudos.exe downloaded from the site) and the firmware itself (a file with a name like p5c800b.rom). Then we reboot and when the first picture appears on the monitor, press F2 for laptops or Del for desktop PCs, go to the Boot tab and put the USB flash drive in first place, usually for this you need to set Removable Device in the 1st Boot Device item, then press F10 and confirm that we want to save the changes in the settings. After that, the computer will boot from the flash drive, and will issue an invitation to work A:\> on a black screen. To start the firmware process, write afudos / ip4c800b.rom and press the Enter key. It is worth noting that you do not need to turn off the power and do not reboot the system during the BIOS update. This can cause serious damage to your system. After the BIOS update is completed, the utility will return to DOS, it is worth removing the floppy disk and rebooting the system to enter the BIOS menu.
Intel
This method is one of the simplest, as it uses a self-extracting archive and does not require any special skills from the user. After selecting the section dedicated to the motherboard, you need to download the firmware, in our case it is Express BIOS Update and launch it by double-clicking. Next, click "Next" in the prompt window, and then - "Yes" to accept the license rules. After - click "Finish". Windows will restart to start the BIOS update. During the update process, do not turn off the power of the computer for 3 minutes. During the reboot process, you will see the BIOS update process. When the BIOS is updated, the computer will boot into Windows. When Windows restarts, a window will appear indicating that the BIOS update was successful.
The essence of this method is to create bootable (disks, flash drives, floppy disks) containing a BIOS update. In our case, download this file LF94510J.86A.0278.BI.ZIP
For work, we will need firmware files (write down its name on a piece of paper, it will come in handy later) with the XXX.BIO extension and the iFlash.EXE firmware utility. These files are in the archive with the downloaded firmware. Use the iFlash utility that comes with the firmware in the archive. The HP USB Disk Storage FormatTool 2.2.3 utility is also useful (other versions are possible), but this one is one of the most stable at the time of this writing. Of course, you can't do without MS-DOS files to create a DOS boot disk. After downloading, all files will be unzipped.
Run the utility as administrator HP USB Disk Storage FormatTool 2.2.3. We set the checkboxes as shown in the picture. The path to the folder boot device MS-DOS prescribe the place where the MS-DOS files were downloaded. (for example, for me, this is drive C, the Downloads \ win98boot folder. And the Start button. When asked about destroying files, click "Yes".
Upon completion of the process, copy 2 files from the archive with the firmware to the USB flash drive (an example of how they look: IFLASH2.EXE and LF0278P.BIO). And without pulling out the flash drive from the USB port, we restart the computer. We go into the BIOS (button F2 at boot) and set the boot priority from the USB drive (on the Boot tab, enable boot from USB (Enable USB Boot) and exit the BIOS with saving the settings - F10.
DOS will boot. IN command line type IFLASH /PF XXX.BIO (or IFLASH2 /PF XXX.BIO) to start the BIOS update process. Then follow all the instructions. In our example, it will look like this: IFLASH2 /PF LF0278P.BIO
Creating a boot floppy is a viable method if the utility and firmware are small enough to fit on a floppy, as the floppy is 1.44Mb in size.
For our example, there is no way to visually show the process of creating a boot disk. So as an example, I will take another firmware file from another motherboard. Insert the floppy disk into the disk drive and double-click the downloaded firmware file XXX.EXE. Press "y" to extract the necessary files. The files will be extracted to a temporary directory (folder temp; Path C:\temp). You can also extract files using the usual WinRAR archiver. Double-click on the RUN.BAT file and follow the instructions to create a boot floppy.
After creating, restart the computer, set the BIOS to boot from the Floppy disk and exit with saving the parameters - F10. After booting from the floppy disk, a welcome window will appear, press any key. You will see the BIOS update status. When the process is complete, remove the floppy disk from the drive and press Enter to restart the computer.
ASRock Firmware
For motherboards from a Chinese manufacturer, the sequence of actions will also not be very different when flashing: here you also need to format the media and go to the official site for the files. Further, the list of actions is also standard and is no different from updating from DOS from other manufacturers...
You need to download the BIOS update file (WinZip file with .zip extension) from the ASRock website, extract it, and save the ASRFLASH.EXE utility and the BIOS file to a floppy disk. Next, boot the system from a floppy disk. At the "A:\" prompt, type ASRFLASH, press the spacebar once and type in the name of the BIOS file, and then press "Enter". For example: A:\ASRFLASH K7S41GX2.00 "Enter". After that, you will see the message "Please wait for BIOS loading ROM".
After 30 seconds, you will see the message "Flash ROM Update Completed - Pass", which means that the BIOS update is complete. After updating the BIOS, remove the floppy disk. Reboot the system and press F2 during boot to enter the BIOS setup program.
From the Exit menu, select "Load Default Settings" and press "Enter" to continue. Select "Exit Saving Changes" and press "Enter" to exit the BIOS setup utility.
Actions after flashing
It is not necessary to undertake any special “rituals” after flashing, if the instructions do not provide for it: just remove the media that was involved after flashing and test the PC with new software. If any failures are noticed, it makes sense to roll back to the previous version or find another one so that both the support for new components and the stability of the machine do not suffer.
BIOS- essential component computer, which checks the health of the equipment, allows you to make settings for the computer, and is also responsible for starting the operating system. BIOS updates may also come out over time, which makes users want to install them.
Please note that updating the BIOS is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. If something goes wrong during the update process, you may completely lose the functionality of the computer.
How to update BIOS for MSI motherboard?
Stage 1: motherboard model
First of all, you will need to know the model of the motherboard installed in your computer. You can get information in several ways: using the documentation that comes with your computer, by directly examining the surface of the motherboard (it contains a sticker with information of interest), as well as using a software method, for example, using the AIDA64 program, the download link of which is located in end of the article.
Stage 2: downloading a fresh distribution
The next step is to download a special Live Update utility to your computer, which will allow you to find updates for your BIOS version, and then immediately install it on your computer from under Windows. To do this, go to the MSI motherboard developer website at this link. Click the button on the page "Downloads" .
In the window that opens, enter the model name of your motherboard and click on the Enter key.
With your motherboard model page open, scroll down the page and click the button "Support" .
Go to tab "Utilities" , and then specify the version of your operating system. Find and download the Live Update utility from the list.
Stage 3: Install the BIOS update
Once the utility is downloaded, run it. Place a check next to "MB BIOS" and, if necessary, remove from other items, and then click on the button Scan .
The program will begin scanning your computer for updates to your BIOS. If an update is found, it will be displayed on the utility screen. To start installing it, you need to click on the button Download and Install .
The BIOS installer will start automatically. As soon as a new window is displayed on the screen, select the item "In Windows mode" and move on.
Next, the utility will advise you to close some programs. To close the listed applications, click the button "Close all listed programs" and move on.
Next, you just have to start the BIOS update procedure by clicking on the button Start . Please note that during the update process, you should ensure that your computer runs smoothly - a sudden power outage can damage your computer.
As a matter of fact, as soon as the utility finishes its work progress, the BIOS of your MSI motherboard will be updated.
BIOS is a firmware that is responsible for the initial Windows boot. It checks the performance of components and add-ons. It depends on the correct loading of the computer and its normal work(hardware components).
It is written on the motherboard, not on the hard drive like the OS. In new devices, the BIOS has been replaced by UEFI, which performs the same functions, but has been improved. Both programs sometimes need to be updated.
BIOS can be updated in several ways
DO YOU NEED TO UPDATE BIOS?
Manufacturers release updates for laptops on a regular basis. It is downloaded on the official website of the company that produced the laptop. It is more difficult for owners of a PC of their own assembly. To find the files to update, they will have to start from the data of the motherboard chip. Any update is also written to the chip, replacing the old version.
It is not difficult to update bios correctly, but only materials designed for a specific PC model or board should be used. Each motherboard has a strictly defined type of firmware, and installing the wrong version of it can lead to computer malfunctions or its complete inoperability.
BIOS is a thin program, and therefore it is better to update it only in extreme cases. On a normally functioning PC, it does not need to be updated. This is due to several factors:
- Flashing bios on an asus motherboard or any other is difficult, the process requires some skills, the process goes through DOS;
- Improvements will not be noticeable, since the differences between the versions are minimal and highly specialized;
- Malfunctions and malfunctions may occur, as old version tested more thoroughly than new;
- During work, the power must not be turned off, otherwise the device will stop loading.
But sometimes the BIOS needs to be updated. If you regularly encounter this or that error in your work, go to the website of the device manufacturer and check if such an error has been resolved in new version firmware. More often on the websites of manufacturers there is such a list. If such a problem is really solved in the new version, it makes sense to update the bios on the laptop.
Another good reason to flash BIOS is the installation of new hardware. If you have purchased new processor, which appeared after the release of your motherboard, then it will not be supported by your BIOS. In new firmware versions, manufacturers add support for new types of processors, and therefore you will have to download such a file and flash the firmware.
You need to update the BIOS as a last resort. But even then, before updating, study the characteristics of the new version and find out if the problems are solved in it. Based on this, and conclude whether it is necessary to update the bios.
Find out the current version by holding Win + R on the keyboard. In the window that opens, you see msinfo32 for a 32-bit OS. Click the Run button. A window will open listing the hardware and OS characteristics of the device. Among them, find the one you need.
Sometimes a notification appears that the bios mode is outdated. This means that the BIOS mode is outdated, it still works in real mode, not protected mode. The firmware may not help solve the problem, but it is not serious and it is not necessary to fix it.
UPGRADE METHODS
The update method depends on the computer manufacturer, motherboard model, etc. Most often, each manufacturer has its own instructions for flashing. You can get acquainted with it on the official website of the company.
On all modern motherboards, or you can update the bios on your computer in any of the following ways. But it is better to choose the latter, as it guarantees a minimum number of errors.
UPDATE ALGORITHM
You can update the bios of an asus or any other modern laptop using any of the three methods described. They have their own nuances, but when carrying out the process using utilities, they are still not complicated.
FROM DOS
Difficult option with big risks. To update the bios on windows computer 7 do the following:
- Find out the model of your motherboard;
- Download from the official website of the manufacturer required version firmware;
- There are sometimes several of them. In this case, choose the one that is designed for installation in DOS mode;
- Create a bootable flash drive with BIOS, DOS and an additional utility (it is downloaded from the manufacturer's website or included in the archive along with the firmware);
- Install the flash drive and restart the computer;
- Specify the media on which the firmware motherboard bios fees;
- After flashing is finished, restart your PC.
There is no exact instruction, as it varies for different PCs and boards. Detailed instructions find it on the manufacturer's website. But this method is not recommended.
FROM WINDOWS
Flashing the bios on a laptop in this way is easy. Errors rarely occur. popular method.
- Download the firmware utility. It has its own for each manufacturer. Program for bios updates asus - Asus Update, MSI - Live Update, etc.;
- Install the program;
- Run;
- Find the online function - search for new firmware. IN different programs she is in different groups of teams;
- From the list of firmware, select the required one;
- Activate the download;
- After downloading, run the flashing and follow the instructions of the program.
Flashing bios asus, MSI and others in this way is also safe because the program itself selects the appropriate firmware version. In addition, intuitive clear interface will help to perform the firmware even for a non-advanced user.
FROM BIOS
It is possible to reflash the bios on a laptop from the firmware using pre-installed utilities. This is a difficult method, as it differs depending on the motherboard chip model, manufacturer, etc. To update the bios on the motherboard gigabyte motherboard, run the preinstalled @BIOS utility, other manufacturers have other programs. Such programs are similar to the utilities involved in the previous method, but are not as convenient. They also work with them - they find the necessary file on the network and run it.
More often, the method is used in case of computer breakdowns, when it is impossible to enter the OS, because. PC won't boot.
One way or another, many users of computers and laptops, regardless of the installed OS, are faced with the concept of a primary input / output system called the BIOS or BIOS. And quite often there is a need to install an update, in particular on MSI motherboards. it is for this manufacturer, now it will be considered. Separately, the topic of correcting possible errors that may appear during the installation of new firmware will be touched upon.
MSI: and why is it needed?
Of course, when buying a computer or laptop, no one really goes into the technical characteristics of the motherboard. A potential user is more interested in the processor, RAM, hard disk capacity, video card, etc. And not everyone is aware that all these components are installed on the "motherboard", and for the correct operation of all devices, a primary system in the form of a BIOS or UEFI is required.
Nothing is eternal. Just as device drivers become outdated and constantly require updates, not to mention the Windows systems themselves, so the BIOS system also does not last forever. Let's see how it is on a laptop (an MSI board is used as the basis) or on a desktop computer. In principle, there is not much difference.
General rules for installing firmware
To install BIOS updates, it should be clearly understood that the incorrect version of the firmware or its incorrect installation can have simply disastrous consequences. Therefore, it is necessary to use strictly defined packages designed exclusively for this brand of MSI motherboard. How to update BIOS? To get started, you need to fulfill a few prerequisites.
How to MSI motherboard: the first thing to do
First of all, you need to find out the modification of the "motherboard". The MSI name doesn't mean anything yet. To do this, you can use several simple methods.
BIOS update instructions:
Hello dear blog visitors! Today I decided to update the BIOS on my computer and blog about it. I made photos and screenshots, so the article will be interesting and most likely large, well, it's okay, but understandable :).
About the system BIOS I have already written many articles, and if you want to know what BIOS is, then read this article. My computer is already a little old :), and I haven’t updated the BIOS on it yet, so I decided that there should be an update. Now we will look at how to determine which motherboard is installed on your computer, where to look for updates for the BIOS, How to update BIOS and solve possible problems during the update process.
Why update the BIOS?
Well, I think everything is clear here. Updates will almost always improve the performance of devices, with BIOS everything is the same. After the update, new functions may appear, stability will increase, support for new technologies and components will appear. In short, you need to update, and it's better to do it often.
I want to say right away about the dangers of updating the BIOS system. Everything must be done carefully and according to the instructions, in the event of some kind of failure, there may be bad consequences. Although this way of updating, which I will write about today, it seems to me that it minimizes all risks.
Motherboard and BIOS version
Before we start updating the BIOS, we need to find out which motherboard and BIOS version is installed on our computer. Because we will download updates from the website of the motherboard manufacturer.
For this we need a program EVEREST, you can download it on the Internet by typing in the search engine the query " download EVEREST«. Install the program and run it. If these steps seemed very complicated to you, then you better not update the BIOS yourself, and if you really want to, then contact a computer service.
Well, if everything is fine, then run EVEREST, go to the "Motherboard" tab and see which motherboard is installed on your computer.
As you can see my motherboard MSI MS-7267, so for her we will look for BIOS updates. Below I have highlighted a link that leads to a download page for various updates from the manufacturer's website. We follow this link, and also open the BIOS tab in the EVEREST program in order to see which version of the firmware is installed.
After the firmware, we will compare these dates and version. As you can see, I have a BIOS version since 2007, and a video adapter in general since 2005. We will update :).
Where can I get BIOS updates?
Now back to the motherboard manufacturer's website, I have this MSI website, I opened it from the link in the EVEREST program, but it can be found simply through a search. Or right away the Russian version of the download section of the MSI ru website. msi. com/service/download/.
As you can see, there are three options for searching for updates.
- The first method at the request of MSI MS-7267 did not give me any results, probably because the motherboard is already old. I didn’t even use the second method, because it immediately says that it’s an option for new models. If you have a new product, you can search for it in the list. Well, the third option allows you to download a utility that will scan your computer and give you a list of required updates, with the ability to download them. Great! Click "Click here" and click "Open".
The archive will open, run the LiveUpdate installation file in it. exe and install the Live Update 5 utility in a few steps.
After the installation is completed, run it and click on the "Scan" button, wait a few seconds while looking for updates.
The program will display a list of results. We are interested in an update called "MB BIOS". If such an update is on the list (usually at the very top), then there is a BIOS update for our motherboard. Download it to your computer by clicking on the "Download" button (arrow).
It is better to click "Browse", and choose a place to save the update file yourself. For example, I saved it to my desktop.
That's it, now we have the BIOS update file, now you can proceed to the next step.
How to update BIOS?
Run the saved BIOS update file and follow the instructions.
Click "Next".
We continue ...
There are two options here: the first is probably to write the firmware image to a USB flash drive, and update the BIOS from the flash drive (or for the firmware, if it is impossible to update from under). But since I did not have a free flash drive, I chose the second option, which, judging by the title, means BIOS firmware from under Windows.
Here we need to bury the running programs and click "Next".
BIOS update process:
We press any key. The computer should restart. That's it, BIOS updated!
Problems after BIOS update
I had two small problems that I think are worth writing about.
1. Immediately after the first reboot, a black window with white text appeared (unfortunately, I didn’t take a picture), in which I had to press F1, it seems, to configure. And F2 to load the optimal BIOS settings. I pressed F2 and this message didn't appear again.
2. The second problem is the lack of drive A:.
You can just press F1, but this message will still appear. It's just that the computer does not find the A: drive, it's a floppy disk, I don't have it, but it is listed in the BIOS. I got the same error after. Disabling it is very easy.
Go to the "Standard CMOS Features" section.
Hover over the item "Floppy Drive A" and press "Enter".
Select "Not Installed" from the list, press "Enter".
We save the changes by pressing F10 and confirm the saving of the settings. Exit BIOS by pressing Esc.
Well, that's all my friends, the BIOS is updated, the problems are fixed, I hope the computer works :).
At the beginning of the article, I posted my screenshot from the EVEREST program, with the BIOS firmware version before the update. Let's see what has changed there.
As you can see, everything has been updated. Although the release year of the update is 2009, but this is due to the fact that I have an outdated motherboard and updates for it are no longer released.
I hope everything worked out for you.
Finishing our series of articles on updating the BIOS, we will tell you how to update the MSI BIOS, because motherboards from them have their own characteristics!
Updating the BIOS in a device equipped with an MSI motherboard is generally done as follows:
- a specific model of your motherboard is installed;
- checks for updated versions of the system you are interested in;
- install them directly.
If you know exactly the model of your equipment and the version of the system to reinstall, then it remains to find out only on your motherboard from the MSI brand. The firmware you need can be downloaded both to the computer itself and to a portable device.
How to update BIOS from MSI brand using flash drive?
You can launch the version of the I/O software update you are interested in directly from the desktop.
For the convenience of this operation, you can use the special Click BIOS II interface, suitable for working with devices from the Taiwanese manufacturer we are considering. In the "Utilities" section, you will find the M-Flash program suitable for installation from a USB flash drive, which will help you update the I / O software.
This specialized utility will prompt you to use the "Update Bios" option. With its help, the desired update file is selected from the USB flash drive, previously downloaded from the official website of the manufacturer, and then it is installed automatically. It is recommended that you restart your computer before continuing to work with it.
The same section contains MSI live update 6 . This is a special utility, with which you can find out the version of your motherboard using the "System Information" section.
Also, this program will help you check for the latest updates for your device in real time, either manually or automatically. When choosing the first option, you will need to check the box next to the second item “MB Bios” before starting the scan.
Understanding motherboard models and utilities from a Taiwanese manufacturer
It is worth remembering that under the abbreviation for the equipment for which we are trying to install a BIOS update, the name of a company specializing in the production of motherboards is hidden.
It sounds like Micro-Star International. Thus, we are not talking about any particular version of the motherboard, but rather about their whole family. For example, you may have the MSI z270 a pro or MSI h110m pro vd option on your computer.
You can find out your motherboard model in order to later upgrade the I / O system in various ways, including:
Have a great day!
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