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#1 2021-04-09 20:44
- boydg1
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- From: Bunker Hill, WV.
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bios
A way to update the BIOS without going to Windows first. would be a big time saver.
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#2 2021-04-10 05:24
- bin
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Re: bios
That is down to your manufacturer and whatever BIOS they use.
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#3 2021-04-11 14:23
- Midas
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Re: bios
Or you can do it by setting up a ReactOS ISO (or even FreeDOS if the updater is CMD only) in a USB drive with a number of free utilities (UNetBootin, Etcher, dd)...
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#4 2021-04-11 16:26
- crosscourt
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Re: bios
Many manufacturers such as Dell offer methods to update the bios without an OS. Check with the maker of your hardware to see if its available. Some of my older laptops Ive had to use a base Win7 install to get the bios to install.
Q4OS Aquarius 5.x KDE Dell Inspiron 3670 i5 8600, GTX 1660 Super, 32gb, 2tb NVME SSD
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#5 2021-04-13 05:28
- tlmiller76
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Re: bios
Depending on the manufacturer and model, some are supported by the fwupd daemon, which allows you to get firmware (BIOS) updates with your normal system updates.
Q4OS Trinity machine - Crelander E160. Intel Celeron N5105, 16GB LPDDR4, 512GB m.2 SATA SSD, Intel UHD graphics, Intel 7265 Wifi 5 + BT 4.x, 16" 3072x1920 LCD.
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