Help Request BIOS Back-UP Before "Flashing".

[2010kaiser]

Hi all,

I've posted the query below on a number of sites (SB being just one).
So have any of you guys got a solution??
this is a real head scratcher i know but think of it as someone telling you:

YouCan't!!.

Red Rag To A Bull As Far As I'm Concerned!!!

Have Fun!!

I've gotten my hands on yet another PC to torture. I want to flash the BIOS as i don't really give a shit with this one if i fry the M/B.
My question is:

Is it possible to back-up/copy the BIOS to disk or USB before i flash it. What i mean is, can i back it up before i start the flashing process rather than start it in the hope of being given the option to back it up before the flashing process is initiated.

Thanks in advance,

[sporkium]

do you have any special bios settings you need to reload?

[2010kaiser]

do you have any special bios settings you need to reload?

Nope. A bog standard BIOS save to disk.

i'm getting some very interesting replies on this from different forums and it's 50/50 if it can be done. i.e. a generic save BIOS to disk V's you need the model/make/etc as it's M/B specific.

[sporkium]

certain boards will let you do what you are trying to do... but the vast majority won't. if you still have a serial printer, you can back it up that way.

usually, on a board, you can always revert back to the stock settings either thru the menu or by just popping out the battery.

[2010kaiser]

certain boards will let you do what you are trying to do... but the vast majority won't. if you still have a serial printer, you can back it up that way.

usually, on a board, you can always revert back to the stock settings either thru the menu or by just popping out the battery.

The battery works to a point...... As does switching the jumpers (As i call them). But when the shit hits the fan with a BIOS flash. I'd like to be able to pop in a disk knowing that "all will be okay".

Also, in my experience, if you've a problem with a flash, and you kill the power in any way,shape or form. You've got a very expensive paper weight

[sporkium]

are you wondering what to do if you screw up or just wanting to know if you can back up a bios?

why not just find a 'free' bios editor that will let you copy the settings?

better yet, just google the board info and download the settings.

[2010kaiser]

It's a combination of both Stormy.
Insurance against disaster and assurance that all can be brought back to how it was

[lightbulb]

some M/B need a Flasher kit to do the job, but bios backup is applicable and can be done