Windows 10: Gigabyte board BIOS upgrade - need instructions

Hello,

While recovering from a recent computer disaster, and after very in-depth diagnostics, I've been advised to upgrade the BIOS.

I really don't want to screw things up, so I'm asking for detailed instructions, like, for a 10-year old? OK, maybe 15.

The MoBo is a Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R (rev. 1.0).
I was sent to this page: GA-X58A-UD3R (rev. 1.0) Support | Motherboard - GIGABYTE Global
...and was told to update F1 through F6 on that page.

I have downloaded to a folder each file offered for F1, F2, F3...etc.

RE: F1
I clicked on the mb_bios_ga-x58a-ud3r_f1.exe which I downloaded and three other files were extracted to the F1 folder (image below).
Which file do I click on? the .BAT file? (I don't want to screw this up)

Are there any other pre-upgrade preparation steps to take?
I read something about terminating all TSR (terminate and stay resident) programs; is this important? If so, exactly how do I address this?

I also read that updating the BIOS from Windows is much riskier than from a USB stick. If booting from USB is safer, how do I do that?

I'm eager to move ahead.

Thanks in advance






:)

 

Instructions to change board?

Boot off of the windows CD, repair your XP partition (hopefully you won't have to reinstall windows), install drivers, and you're good to go. You'll see dual channel mode in the BIOS splash screen results from POST. It'll be pretty obvious *Stick Out Tongue . Here's a list of general tweaks for the 939Dual-SATA2.
Step one- Set time, date
Step two- In CPU settings, disable cool n quiet, set memory clock to DDR400, play with memory timings (CAS-TRAS-TRP-TRCD), which are listed in the bios in the order CAS, TRCD, TRAS, and TRP. EDIT- new BIOS's mess around with this order, can't be too sure on it, but yeah at least you know what the RAM timings stand for *Big Grin .
Leave MA timing at 2T unless you think your system can handle 1T
Step three- in Chipset settings, enable onboard LAN, disable onboard Audio, disable AGP fast write, set primary graphics adapter, and set CPU-NB and NB-SB link speed to 1000mhz.
Step four- in IDE, disable controllers you aren't using. On all drives detected, enable SMART if you can and set PIO/DMA as high as they will go.
Step five- Enable legacy USB support
Step six- Set password if you're worried about anyone screwing around with your BIOS settings
Step seven- Configure your boot sequence. I reccomend hard drive first, optical drive second, and floppy drive third.
Step eight- Save changes, boot into XP, and enjoy your computer.

 

Processor upgrade

Yes, just map it out, Step 1, step 2, step 3... and take your time.
I suggest reading any instructions for flashing the BIOS beforehand, best source: your printed manual.

Does the Gigabyte BIOS allow you to flash from within the BIOS using a USB thumb drive? That is the best way to do it. I've never felt comfortable with Windows based flash utilities or anything using online methods.

 

bios

Hi all i am new in this forum, i need meanings step by step of each item listed in the bios Phoenix-Award