Hey there :)

Lozz · May 3, 2013

bios updates and whether my PC has any problems

Hello there im pretty much trying to figure out how to update my bios as this stuff isn't my strongest area.

ATM i have no idea which to download or how to do it? or whether it runs like a typical installer.

Also i can't remember to do those dxdiag things lol yeah im no wizkid lol

ihog · May 3, 2013

Need to know your specs.

Lozz · May 3, 2013

Do this help?

OS Name Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
Version 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 Build 7601
Other OS Description Not Available
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Name LOZZ
System Manufacturer Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
System Model GA-78LMT-USB3
System Type x64-based PC
Processor AMD FX(tm)-4170 Quad-Core Processor, 4200 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 4 Logical Processor(s)
BIOS Version/Date Award Software International, Inc. F2, 10/08/2012
SMBIOS Version 2.4
Windows Directory C:\Windows
System Directory C:\Windows\system32
Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume1
Locale United Kingdom
Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "6.1.7601.17514"
User Name LOZZ\Ledger Software Ltd
Time Zone GMT Daylight Time
Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 8.00 GB
Total Physical Memory 7.98 GB
Available Physical Memory 5.71 GB
Total Virtual Memory 16.0 GB
Available Virtual Memory 13.5 GB
Page File Space 7.98 GB
Page File C:\pagefile.sys

ihog · May 3, 2013

Not really. Is your computer pre-built? If so, what is the make, model, and manufacturer?

Lozz · May 3, 2013

yeah its a pre-bulit. um not to sound dumb but how would i find that out?

im pretty sure this is my pc Freshtech Galaxy 3 AMD FX Quad Core 4.2Ghz DDR3 1tb Drive. Motherboard is A 78LMTUSB3 (gigabyte)

ihog · May 3, 2013

Yes, that's it.

Go here: http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3833#bios

Download the F4 version (I don't trust bios betas personally), by clicking the area you are in. Run the program it downloads, which will extract 3 files to wherever you choose. Run the one that is called "FLASHSPI" and follow the instructions.

But the thing is, you really shouldn't update the bios if there is no reason to. Why do you want to update the bios?

Lozz · May 3, 2013

Well there's a confliction with my bios and steam which has made some games crash or just vanish so :S

ihog · May 3, 2013

What? Why do you think the bios is causing that?

Lozz · May 3, 2013

one of the tech guys from si games said that was what the problem was

Lozz · May 3, 2013

this is what they said

Yeah there's a problem with your AMD card and Steam conflicting as shown here - http://support.amd.com/us/kbarticles...platforms.aspx

If you update your BIOS you should no longer encounter this issue. This can be done here - http://www.gigabyte.com/products/pro...px?pid=4305#dl

ihog · May 3, 2013

Those links are dead. Link me to the thread.

Lozz · May 3, 2013

http://community.sigames.com/showthread.php/352928-hey-my-fm-2013-crashes-randomly?p=8728037#post8728037

ihog · May 3, 2013

Sorry, I can't see it without registering.

Lozz · May 3, 2013

it basically says amd card and steam are conflicting an upgrade on the bios would eliminate this problem. i can put up a dxdiag ?

Lozz · May 3, 2013

amd radeon hd 6670 G card sorry

ihog · May 4, 2013

Well, then update the bios and see what happens.

Lozz · May 4, 2013

78lmt-usb3 gigabyte. thats defiantly the right bios upgrade?

ihog · May 4, 2013

The mobo listed on the website of the manufacturer is the Gigabyte 78LMT-S2P

Lozz · May 4, 2013

yeah i made a mistake it was suppose to sat 78lmt-usb3 gigabyte motherboard

Hey there :)

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