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    Acer 8943G BIOS Update

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by lukalukaluka, Apr 30, 2011.

  1. lukalukaluka

    lukalukaluka Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey. I'm not really good in modding, so I have one simple question:

    If I want to update bios is the only thing I have to do to click on e.g. "ZYA_105_Win.exe" file in Windows folder of the BIOS download and that's it?

    I'm asking this because I've seen many threads about this and it doesn't look as simple as in readme file...
     
    lukalukaluka, Apr 30, 2011
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  2. Full-English

    Full-English Notebook Deity

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    When updating the bios, always make sure the machine is plugged into the mains, make sure all other programs are closed, turn your anti virus off also. Do not switch the machine off whilst it is flashing the bios.

    If the bios doesn't finish flashing properly, then your machine will be unusable and will be very difficult, or impossible to fix.

    Double click the exe file, and it will guide you through the process, and shouldn't take that long to complete.

    If your unsure about doing this and never done it before, do you really need to do it, is there an issue with the machine that can only be fixed by updating the bios. If not, then I would think about doing it.

    If you do go ahead, good luck, hope it all goes well!!!
     
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  3. lukalukaluka

    lukalukaluka Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks! No, I just saw an update available, but I wouldn't risk. Especialy because I bought in other country, hence I don't have an official dealer or service.
     
    lukalukaluka, Apr 30, 2011
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