Resetting back to default settings after a bios flash

[pcslookout]

I don't expect to get true results.

 

[Quiksilver]

Doesn't it automatically revert to the default BIOS settings when you flash your BIOS?

 

[pcslookout]

Originally posted by: QuiksilverX1
Doesn't it automatically revert to the default BIOS settings when you flash your BIOS?

No.

 

[Billbo]

I also clear cmos straight after flashing and before loading defaults. Been flashing a lot lately so have hooked the reset switch connector to the clear cmos pins.

 

[Gillbot]

i never do

 

[pcslookout]

Originally posted by: Gillbot
i never do

Could you explain why ? Does it matter if you do or not? Why do bios flashing instructions tell users to do this ?

Do you reset the cmos jumper ?

 

[Peter]

Originally posted by: pcslookout

Originally posted by: QuiksilverX1
Doesn't it automatically revert to the default BIOS settings when you flash your BIOS?

No.

Yes or no - depends on whether the old and new BIOS have the same set of controls. If something got added or removed, the old settings don't make sense to the new BIOS.

The more intelligent breed of BIOSes and utilities figure that out, and clear the settings automatically. If the programmers weren't that nice to you, you'll have to do this manually - either by jumper, or if the thing still boots, by loading defaults in BIOS setup.

 

[Gillbot]

Originally posted by: pcslookout

Originally posted by: Gillbot
i never do

Could you explain why ? Does it matter if you do or not? Why do bios flashing instructions tell users to do this ?

Do you reset the cmos jumper ?

I dunno, I just never have. I don't reset CMOS or anything, just flash and go. I know all instructions say to do so but I've never bothered.

 

[Quiksilver]

Originally posted by: Peter

Originally posted by: pcslookout

Originally posted by: QuiksilverX1
Doesn't it automatically revert to the default BIOS settings when you flash your BIOS?

No.

Yes or no - depends on whether the old and new BIOS have the same set of controls. If something got added or removed, the old settings don't make sense to the new BIOS.

The more intelligent breed of BIOSes and utilities figure that out, and clear the settings automatically. If the programmers weren't that nice to you, you'll have to do this manually - either by jumper, or if the thing still boots, by loading defaults in BIOS setup.

QFT

Back when I flashed my board to its newest BIOS, it wouldn't let me boot unless I cleared the CMOS first.

So I would agree, it's a yes and no depending on company, besides I would rather clear my CMOS first anyway.