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Question posted by kkovarik1 on August 2nd, 2014

Newest Bios Version Firmware Update

I am currently using a biostar ta990fxe motherboard bought about in 2012. The bios brand is american megatrends inc., version/date is 4.6.4 9/5/12 I would like to know what the newest/latest bios version update is available, and how to install it. Thank you. With kind regards, kerry kovarik

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Answer #1: Posted by waelsaidani1 on August 2nd, 2014 12:24 AM

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First you should determine your current BIOS version. You will find the board's BIOS version number on the POST screen. It is generally displayed near the upper-lefthand screen corner. If you only see the Biostar splash screen but not the POST screen, hit TAB key a few times. The POST screen usually scrolls off very fast, you can use the PAUSE/BREAK key to temporarily suspend the bootup process. After jotting down the version number, hit SPACE to continue booting.

For instance, if you see version "VIT0312F", the VIT is the board's model number (in this case, M7VIT); the 0312 is the BIOS date, and the F indicates that this BIOS does not contain the Biostar splash screen (B version does).

All modern Biostar motherboards feature the Flasher technology for easy BIOS updating. If you have a legacy board, please download the Award flashing utility from our web site and follow the instructions in the README.TXT file instead. The procedure below does not apply to legacy boards.

Download the BIOS file from our web site (e.g. VIT0312B.BIN) then save it to a floppy disk. Restart the computer. Enter the CMOS setup by pressing DELETE. Choose "Upgrade BIOS" from the CMOS Setup main menu. The Flasher utility will automatically detect and highlight the BIOS file (in this example, VIT0312B.BIN) on the next screen.

Make sure the BIOS file is hightlighted and press ENTER. Answer Y when prompted. After the flashing is done, reset the computer and enter CMOS Setup again. This time choose "Load Optimized Defaults" from the main menu. Hit F10 to save and exit.

Related Biostar TA990FXE Manual Pages

Setup Manual - Page 3

...TA990FXE 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from dangerous area, such as heat source, humid air and water. „ The operating temperatures of the board unless necessary. Before you start installing the motherboard... touching any safely grounded appliance, or use grounded wrist strap to remove the static...motherboard or the rear side of the computer should be 0 to area ...

Setup Manual - Page 19

After the booting sequence, it will show current CPU temperature through hexadecimal figure. Please refer to connect IEEE 1394 device. 2 10 1 9 Pin Assignment 1 TPA1+ 2 TPA13 GND 4 GND 5 TPB1+ 6 TPB17 VCC 8 VCC 9 N/A 10 KEY BIOS POST Code/CPU Temperature Indicator This indicator will show POST code while booting. TA990FXE F_1394A1: IEEE 1394 Header This header...

Setup Manual - Page 27

...different from USB Flash Drive !! The UEFI BIOS information described below in the Setup CD. CHAPTER 6: T-SERIES BIOS & SOFTWARE 6.1 T-SERIES BIOS TA990FXE T-Series UEFI BIOS Features Overclocking Navigator Engine (O.N.E.) Self Recovery System (S.R.S) Smart Fan Function BIO-Flasher: Update UEFI BIOS file from this manual is being continuously updated. Notice: Not all types of setting up...

Setup Manual - Page 31

The OC Tweaker tab allows you : 29 The Memory tab provides information on the CPU and motherboard. It also provides six pre-set modes for you to see its information. TA990FXE The CPU tab provides information on the memory module(s). You can select memory module on a specific slot to change system clock settings and voltages settings.

Setup Manual - Page 33

... loading; Moreover, it features 4+1 power phases, current power saving, and toal power saving. This tool integrates a friendly GUI to monitor your system. (The illustration below is a new function. Green Power II Utility BIOSTAR G.P.U II (Green Power Utility) is for reference only) Display manufacturer & Typical Mode software version information P erf orm ance Mode Medium...

Setup Manual - Page 37

TA990FXE BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on this button, the saving dialog will show. AWARD BIOS Show current BIOS information AMI BIOS Clear CMOS function (Only for AWARD BIOS) Online Update function (Only for AMI BIOS) Save current BIOS to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system. ...

Setup Manual - Page 38

... BIOS Update process, click on Open. In the BIOS setup, use the Load Optimized Defaults function and then Save and Exit Setup to enter BIOS setup. Then click Update BIOS button, a dialog will show for asking you backup current BIOS. After the BIOS Backup procedure, the open any other applications during this , please download the proper BIOS file from the website. Motherboard...

Setup Manual - Page 39

... BIOS setup. While the system boots up and the full screen logo shows, press key to the internet before using this manual. 37 TA990FXE (for the latest BIOS from this function. make any operation during the programing process. If there is no other newer BIOS version, the utility will search for AMI BIOS only) Automatically download and update the latest BIOS...

Setup Manual - Page 41

... again. 39 In this case, please double check: 1. CPU fan is over heated, the motherboard will shutdown automatically to relief the CPU protection function. 1. Wait for seconds. 3. The CPU ... may not power on again. Plug in the power cord and boot up the system. TA990FXE 7.2 EXTRA INFORMATION CPU Overheated If the system shutdown automatically after power on system for seconds....

Setup Manual - Page 43

... BIOS POST CODE TA990FXE ...processor Information. Early CPU Init Exit. Also, update the Kernel Variables. Relocate System Management Interrupt vector for all available language, BIOS logo, and Silent logo modules. Give control ...strap processor for EGA, and DMA controllers. Detects the presence of KB/MS using AMI KB-5. GPNV is being done after Auto detection of PS/2 mouse. ...

Setup Manual - Page 44

... 39 Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2. 3A Initialize RTC date/time. 3B Test for total memory installed in F000h...section 38 of document for different BIOS modules. A1 Clean-up work needed / requested. Motherboard Manual Checkpoint Description 37 Displaying sign-...Routing Table. Display total memory in the system and update the BDA, EBDA...etc. A7 Displays the system configuration...

Bios Manual - Page 2

...BIOS Setup program on this motherboard. It provides ASL code for power management and device configuration capabilities as defined in UEFI BIOS Setup. The rest of this manual will to NVRAM. BIOS... Bus Support This AMI UEFI BIOS also supports Version 2.3 of the booting process, loading and executing the operating system. TA990FXE UEFI BIOS Manual UEFI BIOS Setup Introduction The purpose of...

Bios Manual - Page 3

TA990FXE UEFI BIOS Manual Supported CPUs This AMI UEFI BIOS supports the AMD CPU. Navigation Keys for any mistakes found in this manual. z For better system performance, the UEFI BIOS firmware is subject to ensure system's compatibility and stability. In the UEFI BIOS setup utility, you can use these keys to select item and change the settings. Notice...

Bios Manual - Page 4

... changes when you enter AMI UEFI BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will be excluded. System Date Set the system date. System Time Set the system internal clock. 3 TA990FXE UEFI BIOS Manual 1 Main Menu Once you set the date. BIOS Information Shows system information including UEFI BIOS version, Project Code, Model Name, Build Date, etc. Total Memory Shows system memory...

Bios Manual - Page 5

TA990FXE UEFI BIOS Manual 2 Advanced Menu The Advanced Menu allows you to configure the settings of this menu may cause system to malfunction. PCI Subsystem Settings 4 Notice z Beware of that setting inappropriate values in items of CPU, Super I/O, Power Management, and other system devices.

Bios Manual - Page 6

TA990FXE UEFI BIOS Manual PCI ROM Priority In case of multiple option ROMs (Legacy and EFI Compatible), this item specifies what PCI Option ROM to launch Options: Legacy ...

Bios Manual - Page 7

...ASPM Level: Force LO - Auto - BIOS auto configures; TA990FXE UEFI BIOS Manual Maximum Payload This item sets Maximum Payload of PCI Express Device or allows System BIOS to select the value. Options: Auto... Read Request This item sets Maximum Read Request Size of PCI Express Device or allows System BIOS to LO State; Disables ASPM. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled 6 Force all links...

Bios Manual - Page 8

... S5 using Ring-In event. When this item is enabled, the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is set "Stroke Key." Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled PS2 Keyboard PowerOn This item allows you to specify. Options: S1 (CPU Stop Clock) (Default) / Suspend Disabled / S3 (Suspend to RAM) PME Wake up . TA990FXE UEFI BIOS...

Bios Manual - Page 9

..., which may reduce the power consumption of your run multiple OS (guest) on function. PS2 Mouse PowerOn This item allows you to set "Specific Key." TA990FXE UEFI BIOS Manual Specific Key Enter This item will let your system when the system is set Specific key.

Bios Manual - Page 10

Select a device and press to enable or disable the generation of SATA devices. There is a sub-menu for detailed options. SMART FAN Control 9 Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled SATA Configuration The BIOS will automatically detect the presence of ACPI_PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects. TA990FXE UEFI BIOS Manual PowerNow This item allows you to enter the sub-menu for each SATA device.