How to determine if BIOS update is needed如何確定是否BIOS更新需要
Posted on November 1, 2008 at 5:54 am發布11月1日，在2008年上午05時54分
We had a previous post on我們以前的職位 how to find the BIOS version of a computer如何找到BIOS版本的計算機 using several methods. In this article we will go a little deeper on this topic. The software that I found very handy for this task is使用幾種方法。在本文中，我們會繼續深入一點就這一議題。軟件，我發現非常方便的完成這個任務是 BIOS Agent BIOS的代理 which is a small 328KB executable. Just click the Get BIOS Info on the lower part of the window to start the detection of BIOS info.這是一個小328KB可執行文件。只要按一下BIOS的信息獲取的較低部分的窗口開始檢測的BIOS信息。
On my Dell Precision M20, the output of this software is below:在我的戴爾Precision M20的，輸出的這個軟件是如下：
From here we can see the BIOS type and date which says Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1 and with a date of 10/02/05. From here we can see that the BIOS version is already 3 years old. Do we need to upgrade? We can see if we need to by looking at the Dell website for this model:從這裡我們可以看到BIOS的類型和日期說，鳳凰光盤的BIOS普樂士版本1和日期10/02/05 。從這裡我們可以看到， BIOS版本已經是3歲。我們是否需要升級？我們可以看到，如果我們需要看戴爾網站這個模型： http://support.us.dell.com
I see that the available version on Dell’s support website is A06 which is the same as the one on my laptop, so I it looks like I don’t need to update it:我看到版本的戴爾公司的支持網站是A06是一樣的人在我的筆記本電腦，所以我好像我並不需要更新：
The process is identical for the other PC vendors. All you need to do is identify the current version on your computer and then going to the vendor’s website to see if they have a newer version.這個過程是相同的，其他的PC廠商。所有您需要做的是確定當前的版本在您的計算機上，然後將供應商的網站，看看他們是否有更新的版本。
You will only need to update your BIOS software if the version from the manufacturer is newer than the one installed in yours. In most cases you don’t need a BIOS upgrade. Also, according to, BIOS manufacturer,您將只需要更新您的BIOS軟件的版本，如果從製造商是新的比安裝在你的。在大多數情況下你不需要BIOS升級。另外，根據， BIOS製造商， Phoenix Technologies鳳凰科技 : ：
“The only reason to get a BIOS upgrade is to add support for a new form of hardware you are adding to your system (such as a new CPU, or larger hard disk) that is not supported by your current BIOS. Most operating systems do not use the BIOS once the operating system is up and running, so you should not upgrade the BIOS in an attempt to fix a software bug unless the system/motherboard manufacturer has identified the BIOS as the cause of the problem.” “唯一的理由獲得BIOS升級是將支持一種新形式的硬件您要添加到您的系統（如一個新的CPU ，或更大的硬盤）是不支持您目前的BIOS 。大多數作業系統不能使用的BIOS ，一旦作業系統啟動和運行，所以你不應該升級BIOS試圖修復軟件缺陷，除非系統/主板製造商已確定的BIOS的問題的原因。 “
If in case you need to upgrade your BIOS, the installation is straightforward like an ordinary software. The important thing is to make sure that the power to your computer will not die during the upgrade process because a power failure could cause data corruption to your BIOS. It is advisable to have an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) to your computer during this process.如果萬一你需要升級您的BIOS ，安裝很簡單像一個普通的軟件。最重要的是要確保電力到您的電腦不會死在升級過程中，因為電源故障可能導致數據損壞到您的BIOS 。可取的做法是，有一個不間斷電源（ UPS ）到您的計算機在此過程中。 You will not be able to turn on your motherboard if this BIOS corruption happens. In some older (ie a decade year old computer) systems, upgrading a BIOS means physically replacing a BIOS chip on the motherboard while newer systems just require an installer.您將無法打開您的主板的BIOS ，如果這個腐敗發生。在一些較舊的（即今年10歲的計算機）系統，升級BIOS的方式代替身體的BIOS芯片在主板上，而新系統只需要一個安裝程序。
Note: For really old systems wherein you will need to upgrade a physical BIOS, this article from注意：對於舊系統真正其中，則需要升級BIOS的身體，本文從 www.hardwaresecrets.com is an excellent resource:是一個很好的資源：
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/33/1
Make sure that you have grounded your hands when handling a new BIOS chip or any electronic parts. Electro-static discharge (ESD) could easily fry them. If you are new to ESD, please read this article from請確認您已經停飛你的手時，處理一個新的BIOS芯片或任何電子零件。靜電放電（ ESD ）可以很容易地炒他們。如果你是新的公共服務電子化，請閱讀本文由 www.esda.org : ：
Make sure to read the details of the BIOS upgrade. In some cases you will need to install an OS service pack to make it compatible with your computer. This might trigger a chain reaction in your installed programs or drivers so make sure to assess the requirements of the BIOS upgrade before you install.請務必閱讀的細節BIOS升級。在某些情況下，您將需要安裝一個操作系統服務包，使其符合您的計算機。這可能會引發連鎖反應在您的安裝程序或驅動程序，以便確保評估的要求在BIOS升級，然後再安裝。
In my next article I will talk about tips on how to replace and bypass BIOS passwords.在我的下篇文章我將談論有關如何取代，並繞過BIOS的密碼。
Ben Carigtan writes about computers, websites, technology and how to get the best out of them.本Carigtan寫的電腦，網站，技術和如何獲得最好的人。
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I’ve tried running the Bios Agent app and it crashes right away.我試過的BIOS運行代理程序和崩潰了。 Any ideas?任何想法？
hi Nat, what OS version and computer model are you using?高科技天然，什麼OS版本和計算機模型，您使用的？ I am not sure if you will need Admin access to a PC before you can run it.我不敢肯定，如果您需要管理員權限到電腦，然後才可以運行它。