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    Flashing BIOS: AC or Battery?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Chastity, Jun 16, 2010.

  1. Chastity

    Chastity Company Representative

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    Just poll in your results, I'm sure there is a common denominator here.
     
    Chastity, Jun 16, 2010
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  2. Kalim

    Kalim Ceiling Cat Is Watching U

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    AC, used the method outlined in my 209 BIOS available thread. However, I doubt AC vs Battery is going to be the difference between issues and no issues.
     
    Kalim, Jun 16, 2010
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  3. Chastity

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    hmm, only 12 so far. At least everyone is using AC power.
     
    Chastity, Jun 17, 2010
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  4. premudriy

    premudriy Notebook Consultant

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    I would never ever flash BIOS while on battery.
     
    premudriy, Jun 18, 2010
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  5. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    You should always flash on AC with a Charged Batter as backup.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Jun 18, 2010
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  6. GenTechPC

    GenTechPC Company Representative

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    Like Vicious said always use AC to flash BIOS and with charged battery in case power outage happens.
     
    GenTechPC, Jun 18, 2010
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  7. iman

    iman Notebook Guru

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    Yes, All I know is flashing doesn't depend on the power source used. As long it's enough power when flashing, wether it's the battery or the AC, technically you're good :)
     
    iman, Jun 18, 2010
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