Signed Installers Needed for DG31PR BIOS Updates

[Calusa]

What are signed installers. I want to flash up BIOS on my intel DG31PR motherboard. I am using this board for a long time but the issue is that I am getting a very slow support on GPU detection and some problem in attaching a raid drive. On video I saw a procedure for flashing BIOS but the videos says to use signed installer. I need some help to flash BIOS of my system. How to do this.

[Sn0w-Le0p@rD]

The signed installer refers to the update utility from the official sources for the motherboard. On the first PC BIOS were memories soldered to the motherboard therefore it is impossible to change. However, some manufacturers offered software patches that were stored on the hard disk and loaded into memory to correct any bugs. They could however act after booting the PC. I will advice you to go on the official site for the update.

[Bansi_WADIA]

You can try out showing this to the service center. Because if you are a noob here then you can make the system dead. The BIOS comes with a electronically programmable memory. This memory can be changed through a machine sending electrical impulses through connectors provided for that purpose. So if you try to do that with any utility then you can make your system dead.

[Balamohan]

Most motherboards include flash memory that can be modified directly by software. The BIOS located on motherboards with this type of memory can be updated that is also called as upgrade. They are done through a program which is known as firmware and it is available on the official site of motherboard to enable the replacement of old BIOS by a newer BIOS. The problem however, is to get the updates to your BIOS which can only be found on the official site.

[Balamani]

Flashing the BIOS is much easier by a BIOS update program which you can download directly from the official site. Improper operation or an external event like a power outage during the update procedure can damage the motherboard of your computer and make it completely unusable. Do not flash your bios if your computer is working well, better search for your hardware specification rather.

[Aloke]

The procedures are not flashing the same on all motherboards. The most widespread and most reliable way to flash in DOS. However, it is necessary on some motherboards to move a small switch to enable flashing. Others need to put an option to Disabled in the BIOS before the operation. Refer to the manual of your card to see if it has this kind of protection, originally intended to avoid damage to the BIOS by certain viruses.

[Baltazar]

I did that by using a floppy disk and then running the update utility. I don't thing that issue can be of BIOS. You might first checkout some cables and then see the hardwares. If the same work well on other computer then you can go for flashing. Once your properly identify the BIOS version then go to the website of the manufacturer of your motherboard and download the correct version.