Windows 10: Updating bios with flash drive safe?

I've got some issues with a white light on my motherboard and everything seems fine. I can't find anything that is cause it to light up. I have one last thing to try and that is updating my bios. I have a asrock z390 extreme4 motherboard and I'm currently on version P4.00 BIOS. I can upgrade it to 4.30 but it says they don't recommend users to update the bios if their system is already running normally. Mine is running normally from what I can see except that white light. I searched up if it's safe and half says it's dangerous and half say it's safe. now I don't know if this will even fix it b

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safely disconnect flash drive Windows 10 tablet mode

Hi,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

Do let us know the following to assist you better:

• What is the make and model of your device?
• Have you installed all the pending updates on your device?
• Have you installed any third-party applications on your device?

Step 1: If you have installed any third-party applications, I suggest you to uninstall them from Programs and Features and try if you are able to eject the flash drive safely.

Follow the below steps to uninstall the third-party applications.

• Right click on Start button, and then select
  Programs and features.
• 
  Double click on the program(Third party applications) you want to uninstall and select
  Uninstall.
  
• 
  Follow the onscreen instructions.
  

Step 2: I suggest you to install all the pending updates after upgrade to Windows 10.

• Connect to the internet.
• Press Windows key and type
  updates.
• Click on Check for updates.
• Under Windows Updates, click on
  Check for updates.
• Try to install the updates being shown.

Also, visit the computer manufacturer’s website and install the drivers being found and check if it helps.

Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of this issue and required information, we will be happy to help you accordingly.

 

Alienware Area 51 m15x BIOS Update Released

If you were among the group of people experiencing overheating issues with your Alienware Area 51 m15x laptop, then there are some good news for you. A new BIOS update, version X29b P3A30 is now available. The update allegedly allows VGA fans to increase up to 5400 rpm and thus better cool the GPU. To obtain the new BIOS, you'll need to email the m15x support line (L: Area51_m15x@alienware.com). In reply you should receive a link to the BIOS .zip archive. Once you download the small file, Alienware recommends to follow the steps described in the Read full story marker.



Open Nero Ultra Edition, click Backup, and then click “Burn Image to Disc.” Next, select the file “m15x_x29b.iso from the unzipped folder.

• Plug your AC adapter in
• Disconnect all third-party peripherals
• Don’t turn off the computer or restart it during the update
• Don’t eject your DVD/Blu-ray drive during the update.

Steps:

• Open BIOS by tapping F12 during boot
• Set BIOS to boot from your CD-ROM drive first
• Save and exit
• Upon reboot, the BIOS flash update will proceed
• Click “Yes” through the prompts
• Restart

Source: LAPTOP Magazine

 

Should I update bios?

Lol, there is still so many myths about flashing bios and people actually believe in them. People, this is 2018, not 1998, bios updates are easy and when file is provided by manufacturer themselves then they do RMA gpus, motherboards, mice and all other devices which failed during flashing.