The BIOS upgrade is needed if the computer is not capable of using all the features of new software or hardware. Updating the BIOS adds additional functions and can also fix all the errors and bugs. You can contact the motherboard manufacturer by phone or download the upgrade from ifs web site to get the latest updates.
There are two different ways available for updating a motherboard BIOS:
1. Replacing physical BIOS chip: Enables the user to upgrade motherboard BIOS with the new systems. In the new system the original BIOS chip is removed and a new BIOS chip is inserted. The new BIOS should match the old systems motherboard and chipset, using its existing CPU. It provides enhanced features specified b the upgrade BIOS manufacturer. However, if the BIOS are of DIP package, which is not permanently soldered on the motherboard, the BIOS chip can be removed and you can install a newer version of the chip on the motherboard. Also, you can get the updated BIOS by removing the old motherboard and installing a new motherboard in your system. You need to customize the BIOS to match the old motherboard system and chipset. You can use the existing CPU and provide the enhanced features specified by the upgrade BIOS manufacturer.
2. Performing a flash upgrade: Enables the user to upgrade motherboard BIOS with new systems. In the new system the update software is downloaded and installed onto a disk for the systems which has flash-upgradable BIOS. This disk is then used to boot the computer. The new BIOS code is then copied to the BIOS chip. This process of copying takes about 3 to 5 minutes. You can download the BIOS from the companies website. Some motherboard have a flash recovery jumper that is used to restore the system if BIOS upgrade using the BIOS update software fails. You can also update your BIOS if your system has an Electronically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM) for the BIOS. This enables you to change the BIOS using software.