Should I do a BIOS update?

eloiseq · Jan 13, 2016

I tried to play GTA IV on my new PC with an Intel Skylake 6700 and my Asus Z170-K Motherboard and a message came up linking me to this site: http://www.securom.com/message.asp?m=module&c=8016

It wants me to update my BIOS - can anyone help?

Thanks,
Eloise

Dunlop0078 · Jan 13, 2016

So GTA 4 does not launch? List all your specs if you can.

turkey3_scratch · Jan 13, 2016

Sounds like you have malware. I've never heard of such a thing in my life.

Dunlop0078 · Jan 13, 2016

Is it a pirated copy of gta 4? I looked up that SecuROM, check it out.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SecuROM

Wolfshadw · Jan 13, 2016

Depending on what version BIOS you currently have installed, I'd consider doing so using one of these procedures

-Wolf sends

a39232 · Jan 13, 2016

I would update thee BIOS I always do that when I build a system to avoid any issues, it is pretty esy easy to do the motherboard should have instructions on their website.

It does sound like spyware however never had that while playing gta5.

turkey3_scratch · Jan 13, 2016

There are lots of questions here.

1) What is this website? If your motherboard really needed a BIOS update, wouldn't Asus link you to their website?
2) Is this a pirated copy of GTA?

Nothing here indicates he would need a BIOS update. The site even says "secure" in the name which means it's probably a scam as is, and the GTA is probably pirated.

Dunlop0078 · Jan 13, 2016

I dont believe that SecuROM thing is malware, I think its preventing the OP from launching a pirated game and for some reason displays a message about BIOS updates. Check out the wikipedia page I linked above.

turkey3_scratch · Jan 13, 2016

Ah, okay. Well, I think it's safe to say it's pirated and we can end this discussion.

OuchNotThatHole · Jan 13, 2016

SecuROM was known for excessively draconian DRM and had massive security loopholes, to the point gamers were refusing to buy any games using their DRM (I think in the late 90's). I find it amazing that it's still used and can't imagine any reason it would need you to update your bios. If you do update your bios make sure it's not via any link from securom. I'd be interested to hear how it goes.

eloiseq · Jan 13, 2016

Its not pirated, i bought it on steam a few months back - it worked on my old laptop but now it wont at all

turkey3_scratch · Jan 13, 2016

Hmm...

Dylan_001 · Jan 25, 2016

Same issue. Had a legit copy of GTA 4 and worked fine on my previous computer, but ive just recently upgraded and I have this message - required security module can not be activated. This program can not be executed (8016).
I have z170-pd3 with i-7 running windows 7.
Tried to search for answers and can't find a solution.

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