BSOD On Vista Startup

[broknindarkagain]

If all else fails you can download an older version of the bios and do it before you get to windows (read below)

Instructions for iFlash BIOS Updates

With the Iflash BIOS update utility you can update the BIOS from a floppy disk, bootable CDROM,

bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB media. (Information on how to create a

bootable USB device or CD is listed at the end of this document.)

CAUTION!!! DO NOT POWER DOWN YOUR SYSTEM before the update is complete. This

update will take up to 3 minutes.

iFlash Update with Floppy Disk

You can use this method if the iFlash files are small enough to fit on a floppy disk and the desktop

board includes floppy drive support. You will need a blank floppy diskette.

1. Save the iFlash BIOS update file to a temporary directory.

2. Double-click the *.EXE to extract necessary files.

3. Double-click the RUN.BAT file to create a bootable floppy disk with the necessary BIOS

update files.

4. Boot the target PC with the floppy disk in the floppy drive to automatically launch the

iFlash BIOS update process.

iFlash Update with Bootable USB Device

You can use this method if the iFlash files are too large to fit on a floppy disk or if the desktop

board does not include floppy drive support. You will need a bootable USB device, such as a

USB thumb drive or USB external hard drive. (Information on how to create a bootable USB

device is listed at the end of this document.)

1. Save the iFlash BIOS update file to a temporary directory.

2. Double-click the *.EXE to extract necessary files.

3. Copy the .BIO file and IFLASH.EXE to the bootable USB device.

4. Configure the BIOS of the target system to boot to the USB device:

a. Press F2 during boot to enter BIOS Setup.

b. Go to the Boot menu.

c. Enable USB Boot.

d. Save by pressing F10 and exit the BIOS Setup.

5. Boot the target PC with the USB device connected.

6. At the prompt, type IFLASH /PF XXX.BIO (where XXX.BIO is the filename of the .BIO

file) to launch the iFlash BIOS update process.

iFlash Update with Bootable CD-ROM

Use this method if the iFlash files are too large to fit on a floppy disk or if the desktop board does

not include floppy drive support. You will need a bootable CD-ROM. (Information on how to

create a bootable CD is listed at the end of this document.)

1. Save the iFlash BIOS update file to a temporary directory.

2. Double-click the *.EXE to extract necessary files.

3. Copy the .BIO file and IFLASH.EXE to the bootable CD.

4. Configure the BIOS of the target system to boot to the CD-ROM drive:

a. Press F2 during boot to enter BIOS Setup.

b. Go to the Boot menu.

c. In Boot Device Priority, set the CD-ROM drive to be the first boot

device.

d. Save by pressing F10 and exit the BIOS Setup.

5. Boot the target PC with the CD in the drive.

6. At the prompt, type IFLASH /PF XXX.BIO (where XXX.BIO is the filename of the .BIO

file) to launch the iFlash BIOS update process.

[Drazick]

OK.

Now I need Bootable CD for the FLASH downgrade.

I tried this one:

http://www.nu2.nu/bootcd/

Tried the "Clean Bootable CD-ROm".

Yet it won't work (get stuck).

Anyone has any recommendation where can I get A bootable CD where I can put the BIOS files?

Thanks.

UPDATE:

Reverted back to the Original BIOS.

All working again!

Thank you all!

Edited May 30, 2009 by Drazick

[broknindarkagain]

congrats on getting it to work.

I usually stay away from BIOS updates unless I absolutely need it....half the time its more trouble then its worth.

[Drazick]

congrats on getting it to work.

I usually stay away from BIOS updates unless I absolutely need it....half the time its more trouble then its worth.

Well, I had the release BIOS and usually they improve the compatibility and performance.

I still find it unusual.

I will update it again before the next time I don a clean install to the computer.

You really assisted me!

Thank You!

[broknindarkagain]

No problem at all. I've run into issues like this in the past....but that was with Windows 2000 and Windows XP. I'm kinda new to the Vista scene. Just never make the mistake of flashing the wrong bios update (for the wrong board and chip)....then you will have hell to deal with haha.

About new bios updates....they do expand compatibility, but I'm not sure about performance....I don't see how it would improve performance....

Do you have an Intel wireless card on your computer? I've seen crcdisk.sys give problems with Intel Wireless cards (then when you disable the card, the error goes away).

EDIT :

forgot to mention about your problems making the boot CD....If possible, use the floppy disk mode....its the easiest and fastest....although its getting harder to do these days since floppies have been phased out.

Edited May 31, 2009 by broknindarkagain