Bill
Mon Apr 28 20:45:06 PDT 2008
On the BIOS update I did some time back, there was no "a" needed.
And it used "-forceit", not force. But I don't remember much more. But
you said you already got it flashed back to the previous version anyways in
your reply to Patrick, so maybe it's a moot point.
Elizabeth Dávila wrote:
> Hello, thanks for your help
>
> I found this in the readme file for bios update in the original_bios.exe
>
> 5. ADVANCED OPTIONS
> ===================
> Intel Express BIOS Update includes options for advanced users.
> These options allow you to redirect the source locations of
> the BIOS files. The usage models section lists examples of
> how to form commands. The command line options section lists
> the command types and provides a short description of each
> option.
>
> Note: -a = argument in the commands below and used to pass
> command line options from InstallShield's*
> PackageForTheWeb* to the installer for Express BIOS
> Update.
>
> GUI usage models --
>
> <program.exe>, for example: update.exe
> This command performs the typical complete BIOS
> update with the included files in a graphical
> user interface.
>
> <program.exe> -a [force] [path <path>]
> For example: update.exe -a path C:\BIOS
> This command performs a complete BIOS update with
> the BIOS files stored in the path you specify with
> graphical user interface. This is a single use
> redirection of the BIOS files' source location.
> Note: This feature is only for advanced users and
> should not be used unless the user has a
> thorough understanding of directories and
> multiple BIOS locations.
> Note: Specified file names and directories
> cannot include spaces.
>
> But I dont understand very well how to send the arguments, please help me
> :-) , I run the cmd window, open the directorie Bios where I put the
> "original_bios.exe" (C:\Bios\orginial_bios.exe)
>
> then I write this : C:\Bios\origininal_bios.exe -a force path C:\Bios
>
> the install window open but an error appears, I have to do this on cmd
> window? or how I sent the arguments to the install?
>
> :-)
> "Bill in Co." <not_really_here@earthlink.net> escribió en el mensaje
> news:eSbsY0NqIHA.524@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> You may have to use the "forceit" switch when you retry flashing the BIOS
>> down to an older version. I don't recall the exact syntax, but Google
>> would probably find it.
>>
>> I'd leave the CMOS battery in, and probably remove the jumper until it
>> gets reflashed, (if i remember right - check this out too, with a Google
>> search)..
>>
>> Elizabeth Dávila wrote:
>>> Hello
>>>
>>> I will try to explain my problem (sorry for the language)
>>>
>>> Yesterday I updated my BIOS, and now I have to push the power button two
>>> times to start the computer. I want to restore the original Bios
>>>
>>> I try this :
>>>
>>> -Remove the battery clock for 15 min
>>> -Change the jumper to maintenance mode, but only a new option appears in
>>> my
>>> Setup nothign to back to the original BIOS
>>> -And finally install with an .exe the original Bios provided by Intel
>>> and
>>> there is an error
>>>
>>> My mainboard is an Intel DP35DP
>>>
>>> Thanks for your help