How do I perform a BIOS update on my 6930g?

Hello,

I have been having some performance issues with some of my games. I tried to fix it with no success. I figured I should update my BIOS, which I haven`t since I bought my laptop. I downloaded the BIOS update (3238) from the Acer website. I clicked on the application and it brought me to WinPlash64. It automatically started the bios update, but it got stuck on “Flash New BIOS”. I had to shutdown my laptop since the BIOS did not update.

Can anyone tell me how to flash my BIOS properly or tell me what I`m doing wrong? It would be much appreciated

 

Are you absolutely certain that the new BIOS will fix your problem?
BIOS flashing is risky business - anything goes wrong, and your system becomes inoperable. That should be your last resort.
Run more diagnostics - check your temperatures, see if there's any extraneous processes running, clean your fan intake, etc.

 

What problems exactly and what are the specs of your 6930G? Also which games? I'm assuming like fps problems?

 

Yes this is my last resort. I've tried everything like updating drivers and defragging. I've been having FPS issues in Source games like Team Fortress 2 and Left 4 Dead. I didn't have these problems up until about 2 weeks ago when I noticed a performance drop. Here are my specs:

Vista Home Premium 64 bit
nVidia GeForce 9300m GS 512 Mb
4.00 GB RAM
Intel Core Duo CPU T6400 @2.00 GHz

 

If it's really choppy, you might want to try disabling multi-core rendering. That seems to be a quirk with the source engine irregularly. The 9300m GS I really doubt is overheating if you've been keeping the exhaust clean of dust and the CPU shouldn't throttle unless it hits over 90C which you should notice by then.

 

I always have multi-core rendering disabled. It's not only the Source games where I have this problem. If all else fails I think I'll buy a new computer ( I think it's the time anyway).

 

Regarding BIOS flashing : If the problem appeared 2 weeks ago it doesn't sound like a BIOS problem. More like a game patch (steam had a few then)

If you feel you really realy DO need to do it if only to rule it out it is probably a good idea to try flashing using a DOS boot USB/CDdisk - sure there will be a How-to Somewhere here.

Your problems flashing under windows are likely associated with UAC or an antivirus application. If the DOS approach sounds too worrying then the best chance of a good windows flash comes from :

* Note separately the current BIOS version and the new one you are flashing in case of upsets.
* Remember the Supervisor /User bios password. If currently set to be only needed for bios access it may return to the default of needed every access.
* This is a very good time to do that full backup you have been meaning to do.
* Disconnect all USB sticks, peripherals, external screens, foot warmers, mice etc
* Reboot before flashing
* Disable your anitvirus/security suite for at the duration of the flash
* Disconnect from WiFi, bluetooth the internet etc before flashing
* Use both a full Battery and AC power (some flashing utilities insist on this BTW)
* Run the winflash application using right-click 'run as administrator'

It should take a couple of minutes, typically going through a process of reading the current bios (often makes a temporary copy), validating the proposed new one, writing the new one and verifying it.

The laptop will then reboot. . often it takes you to the BIOS screen where you may have to load default settings then make any tweaks you like.

For stability it is then useful to shut down completely, remove all power then restart once again.

 

Oh ok, thanks for the help!