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      08-25-2011
This was my first attempt at updating my BIOS. I used the ASUS EZ flash with in the BIOS itself. I can't thank enough my good mate from across the pond "Kemical" who walked me through this process.
 
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      08-25-2011
Glad it went smoothly . The EZ Flash method is a nice and simple way to do it - hard to go wrong (which is always handy!).

...this reminds me, it's been a while since I've done a firmware update for various bits of hardware! Time to do some searching I think .
 
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      08-25-2011
You just gave me a good idea, never done that before
Seems like I'm doing the same Ian
 
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      08-26-2011
BIOS updates are relatively quick but should the power go out while it is being done it can brick your Motherboard. It is recommended your computer be plugged into a UPS Battery back-up during BIOS updates. I have never bricked a MOBO but I am not looking forward to a first time either, best not to chance it if it can be avoided.
 
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      08-26-2011
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BIOS updates are relatively quick but should the power go out while it is being done it can brick your Motherboard. It is recommended your computer be plugged into a UPS Battery back-up during BIOS updates. I have never bricked a MOBO but I am not looking forward to a first time either, best not to chance it if it can be avoided.

Agreed. Although my experience's with UPS's have all turned out badly. It might just be the brand I was using...APC.
 
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      08-26-2011
The 3 APC units I bought new all have worked flawlessly. I did buy a used one which was junk even after a fresh battery but I cannot know if that was the manufacturers fault or a previous owner.
 
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      08-26-2011
Mine was a used one as well...you might be on to something there. How long have you had yours
 
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      08-26-2011
Probably 4 or 5 years. I think they recommend the battery be replaced after 3 years but it is still holding a charge and it does it's job to my satisfaction. I probably get 4 or 5 over/under voltage spikes a week and we loose power for a few seconds probably two or three times a month during storms; I know because I have to reset the stove, microwave, and alarm clock but the computer doesn't reset like it did before I had this. Only 2 or 3 times since I bought it has it actually shut down my computer automatically because the power was out for more than a few minutes.

The other two I bought protect my brother's computer and my niece's at their house.
 
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      08-27-2011
I have a Belkin UPS and it's worked fine for me for the last 6 years. I have to replace the battery last year. I was able to get a bigger capacity Amps/Hour because Belkin and some others makers put a styrofoam sponge block in them to take up the additional space in the battery compartment.

I bought my battery from an outfit in Tuscon AZ that specializes in UPS sealed lead-acid batteries and I was able to get nearly double the capacity of my old one for about $28 including shipping.

TM is right though that the average life is about 3 years, the one I got has guaranteed 5 year life on it.
 
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      08-30-2011
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The EZ Flash method is a nice and simple way to do it - hard to go wrong (which is always handy!).
Can you please give me a direct link for that EZ Flash, I cant find it the correct one

Whats his latest version?
Do I have to install it, or just run it?
Is it easy to use?

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