How to Update the BIOS of VGA Card?

Before updating the VGA BIOS, make definite first that the issue on the graphics card is cannot be handled by drivers, application, or other settings such as the operating method or BIOS of the motherboard. 

To do BIOS flashing, at least you need application to flash the BIOS and the updated BIOS. Instead, instructions are also looking to update the graphics card BIOS.Typically, all of which can be downloaded from graphics card manufacturers net site in query. 

Unlike the elderly model of graphics card, graphics card output current on the type of BIOS that is used, can be updated without the necessity to remove the BIOS chip (can be flash)and you do not need to reprogram the BIOS chip with the help of the BIOS / ROM programmer.

The following are general steps that can be used to flash the VGA BIOS: 

1. Once you download the BIOS and its flash application, restart your computer was to the MS-DOS mode. If your operating method is Windows 2000, ME, or XP, use the bootable disk to enter the MS-DOS mode. 

2. Find the location where you saved the files to update the BIOS earlier. For example at the A: \ or in C: \ 

3. Once you get in to that folder, run the command "nvflash f (BIOS file name)" or "atiflash-p (BIOS file name)". For example, if the new BIOS file name is testing.rom and there in the A: \, the command to A: \ nvflash f testing.rom. Or A: \ atiflash-p testing.rom. There is a nice suggestion to first backup the elderly BIOS for the anticipation. For the explanation, you usually add the command "/?" After nvflash or atiflash. 

4. When done, reboot your PC. 

Steps to update the VGA BIOS is sometimes slightly different from one another graphics card. Better find the instructions of the manufacturer websites. One thing to remember, is updating the VGA BIOS approximately have the same risk with updating the BIOS on the motherboard. If not careful, the problem could get worse or even completely destroying your VGA. But generally, the VGA BIOS update failure can be overcome with the help of another VGA card installed in the motherboard.