MSI 970 Gaming BIOS update. How to update the MSI BIOS motherboard using the Live Update utility. MSI LIVE and Correction of Disk Error "A"

Periodically, updated BIOS versions appear on the websites of manufacturers of motherboards. This is due to the fact that by the time of the release of new products, they do not always have time to develop an optimal firmware under it.

BIOS (BASIC INPUT / OUTPUT SYSTEM) - softwareimplemented in the form of a firmware and recorded in memory motherboard. It initializes the operation of computer components and adjusts its operating mode.

In other words, this microcode performs the initial loading of the computer. He manages work hard disks, various ports and other devices. It also provides further launch operating system.

Before proceeding to the update process, decide whether you need to update the BIOS in general? If the computer works well so, then there is no need to update the motherboard firmware. It is needed only for:

1. Expansion of functionality and list of supported devices. For example, such as new models of processors.
2. Remedy errors of the current version, due to which normal operation is impossible. For example, there is no sound on the computer and the reason for this is not in the audio drivers.

Immediately make a reservation, the renewal of bios is a serious and fairly risky lesson. If the upgrade is fulfilled incorrectly or in its process, electricity will disappear, the motherboard may fail. In this case, you may need to carry it in the service center.

In addition, if the motherboard is under warranty, and you decide to reflash it, - warranty obligations Cancel. Therefore, we stick once again that it is better to update the BIOS and lose warranties or postpone this action for later when the warranty service will be held.

If you still decided to update, it is extremely desirable that your computer is connected to.

If, after updating the BIOS, the computer does not load - do not rush to panic. Many motherboards provide for the possibility of resetting settings to factory. Read more about them in the instructions for your motherboard.

To reset the MSI motherboard configuration, the bios update will be discussed, use the jumpers on the system board. Disconnect the computer from the network and close the jumper contacts 2-3 for CMOS cleaning (volatile memory). Do not forget to return the jumper to the previous state before turning on the computer (close the contacts 1 - 2). An attempt to clean CMOS with a PC is turned on may damage the system board.

Go to the Official MSI website, in the download section. Download the Update Utility - Live Update. Now it is located at: download.msi.com/uti_exe/mb/liveUpdate.zip.

After starting the program, go to the Live Update tab, check the MANUAL SCAN (manual scan) action, then MB BIOS (BIOS motherboard) and press SCAN.

If you have latest version BIOS, you will see the following message.

It means: Bios motherboard is the latest version. There is no need to update.

If, Live Update will report the need to update the BIOS - click on the corresponding icon (Download and Install) to boot the BIOS system board. After downloading, the installer will automatically start.

In the window that opens, click Next.

The next window will provide 2 methods of updating BIOS. Select IN DOS MODE (USB) and click Next. How to update the BIOS motherboard in the second way - Consider below.

Connect a flash drive to a computer to create boot disk, then select the desired USB drive from the list.

Click on the Next button and confirm the cleaning of all data on the flash drive by clicking OK.

A bootable flash drive starts to create, it will take some time. After completion, a message appears to successfully create a boot disk.

Click Start to restart the PC.

Make sure that the BIOS is installed from the flash drive. When the computer boots, follow the proposed instructions.

Second way

At the stage of selecting the update method, specify in Windows Mode.what means - in windows mode, then click Next.

In the next window, close all programs by clicking Close All Listed Programs and click Next.

Pressing Start, you run the bios replacement process. After completing it, the computer will reboot.

If you have another motherboard - new version Bios and information on its update are looking for the manufacturer's website. Of course, you can take advantage of solutions third-party developers, but official updates Preferred.

The functionality and the BIOS interface is obtained at least some serious changes are quite rare, so it is not necessary to update it regularly. However, if you collected modern computerbut on MSI motherboard installed outdated versionIt is recommended to think about its update. The information that will be set out further is relevant only for MSI motherboards.

Depending on how you decide to make an update, you will have to download or a special Windows utility, or the firmware files.

If you decide to update from the Utilities built into the BIOS or DOS rows, then you will need an archive with installation files. In the case of a utility that goes under Windows, downloading installation files may not be needed in advance, since the utility functionality has the ability to download everything you need from MSI servers (depending on the selected installation type).

It is recommended to use standard BIOS update installation methods - built into it utilities or DOS string. Update via the operating system interface is dangerous in the event that in the event of any bug there is a risk of suspension of the process, which may entail serious consequences up to the failure of the PC.

Step 1: Preparatory

If you decide to use standard methods, you need to make appropriate training. First you need to find out information about the BIOS version, its developer and the model of your Matpal. All this is necessary so that you can download the correct version of the BIOS for your PC and make backup already existing.

For this you can use as built-in windowsand third-party software. In this case, the second option will be more convenient, so further step-by-step instruction Considered on the example of the AIDA64 program. She has convenient interface In Russian and a large set of functions, but at the same time (although there is a demo-period). The instruction looks like this:

Now download all files to update the BIOS from the MSI official website using this manual:

To install the installation, the standard method must prepare a USB drive or CD / DVD. Make media formatting in file System FAT32. and throw back setup files Bios from the downloaded archive. See that elements with extensions are present among the files. Bio. and ROM. Without them, the update will be impossible.

Stage 2: flashing

At this stage, consider standard method Flashing with the built-in utilities built into the BIOS. This method It is good because it is suitable for all devices from MSI and does not require any additional work except those considered above. Immediately after you drop all files on the USB flash drive, you can proceed directly to the update:

Method 2: Update from Windows

If you are not too an experienced PC user, you can try to update through a special utility for Windows. This method Suitable exclusively for users of stationary computers with system boards from MSI. If you have a laptop, it is strongly recommended to refrain from this method, as it can cause failures in its work. It is noteworthy that the utility is also suitable for creating boot flash drive To update through the DOS string. However, software is only suitable for updating via the Internet.

Instructions for working with the MSI Live Update utility looks like this:

Method 3: Through the DOS string

This method is somewhat confusing, as it implies the creation of a special bootable flash drive under DOS and work in this interface. Inexperienced users, the update on this method is categorically not recommended.

To create a flash drive, you will need the MSI Live Update utility from the previous method. In this case, the program also scars all required files from official servers. Next actions are:

Now you have to work in the DOS interface. To enter and make everything right, it is recommended to use this step-by-step instruction:

BIOS update on computers / MSI laptops is not so difficult, moreover, a variety of ways are presented here, so you can choose the most optimal option for yourself.

While the only representative of the MSI Gaming game series for aMD platforms AM3 + is the motherboard at the 970 chipset. It has traditional solutions Gaming game Network controller and advanced sound subsystem, a set of branded software, as well as a high-quality component base, is doubly important for successful overclocking of energy and eight-core aMD processors FX.

The editors thanks the company, the kindly provided motherboard for testing.

Specifications

1403	1593	14
7245	8273	14
500	718	44
49	65	33
16	23	44
199	282	42

Graphic benchmarks and games

35	35	0
90	90	0
70	70	0
56	65	16
91	91	0

Overclocking up to 4.6 GHz significantly increased results in processor benchmarks: so, the minimum increase was 14 percent (single and multithreading WinRAR), and the maximum - as many as 44 percent (Cinebench and X264 HD Benchmark 2 PASS). The only processor-dependent game was Total War: Rome II - the frame rate after overclocking the processor rose by 16 percent. It is likely that if we have a more successful copy of the processor and a cooler more powerful (for example,), the motherboard would restore the frequency of 4.7-4.8 GHz.

conclusions

After a significant reduction in prices for processors, the AM3 + platform gained its second youth. So, it is possible to buy a six-year-older now for only $ 110, and an eight-year-older is $ 150. True, an outdated processor architecture forces to resort to overclocking to more or less on equal compete with intel processors. And for this you need a motherboard with a high-quality component base and a massive radiator on the processor power subsystem. MSI 970 Gaming is just that. Holds it against the background of competitors network Controller And the advanced sound subsystem, capable of satisfying if not music love, then the gameman is so accurate.

Benefits:

• high reliability of electronic components
• support connectives aMD video cards Crossfirex and NVIDIA SLI
• gaming Network Controller Killer
• high-quality audio subsystem Audio Boost 2
• automatic acceleration OC Genie
• good potential for manual overclocking
• rich package

Disadvantages:

• jumper discharge bIOS settings overlaps video card

Prices in online stores

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Finishing our cycle of articles on updating BIOS, we will tell you about how to update the bios MSI, because motherboards from them have their own characteristics!

BIOS update in a device equipped with MSI maternity, in general It is made as follows:

• installed specific model your motherboard;
• checked the availability of updated versions of the system you are interested in;
• perform them directly.

If you know exactly the model of your equipment and the version of the system to reinstall, it remains to find out only on your motherboard from the MSI brand. The firmware you need can be downloaded both to the computer itself and on the portable device.

How to update BIOS from MSI brand with a flash drive?

You can run the version of the I / O software that interests you can directly from the desktop.

For convenience of this operation, you can use the Special CLICK BIOS II interface, suitable for working with devices from the Taiwanese manufacturer under consideration. In the "Utilities" section you will find a suitable for installation from a flash drive. m-Flash programwhich will help you update the I / O software.

This specialized utility will invite you to use the "Update BIOS" option. With its help from the flash drive selected the desired file. updates previously scored from the manufacturer's official website, and then install it in automatic mode. Before continuing to work with your computer, it is recommended to reboot it.

The same section contains MSI LIVE UPDATE 6. We are talking About a special utility with which you can find out the version of your motherboard using the System Information section.

Also this program will help you in real time check availability actual updates For your device, making it manually or automatically. If you select the first option, you will need to put a check mark on the second MB BIOS item.

We understand in the models of materials and utilities from the Taiwanese manufacturer

It is worth remembering that under the abbreviation designating equipment, the renewal of the bios for which we are trying to establish, hides the name of the company specializing in the production of motherboards.

It sounds like Micro-Star International. Thus, we are not talking about a particular version of the motherboard, but rather on the whole of their family. For example, you can stand MSI Z270 A Pro or MSI H110M Pro VD on your computer.

Find out your motherboard model to subsequently update the I / O system, you can different ways, including:

Excellent day!