Live Update 6 supports the following updates for MSI products:
Motherboards: Drivers / BIOS / Utilities;
Graphic cards: Drivers / BIOS
DO NOT use Live Update for AIO all-in-ones and laptops.
1. After installing and running Live Update 6, the main page of Live Update 6 will open - - . It will display information about the system, including the date of the last scan and numbers of items requiring special attention.
2. On the page two modes of checking objects for the possibility of updating are offered - manual and automatic scanning. Choose automatic scan , The system will automatically check all objects and search for latest versions files to update. You can also select manual mode and specify the objects that you want to check for the possibility of updating.
3. After completing the check, review the contents of the following column containing the search results. It will list deleted objects and objects for which there are new versions. Click the icon to view the item's details and click the icon to download and install. You can also select the items you wish to install and click the download button.
4. On the page (History) you will see information about the update history. Click the icon for details.
5. On the page (Settings) you can set the update reminder period to keep your system up to date. The default reminder frequency is once a month. The Live Update reminder system will remind you to check the system and update according to the set period. Click the button (Apply) to save the settings.
6. Live Update 6 Reminder will open automatically at the set time. Select (Yes or (none) to update. Select (remind later) or remind me never) to set reminders.
7. On the page (System Information) you will see a list of all installed drivers and attachments by clicking on the button .
8. By clicking on the button [i] you can see the address of the MSI website , as well as Live Update 6.
BIOS update instructions:
The BIOS is the most important component of a computer that checks the health of the hardware, allows you to make settings for the computer, and is also responsible for starting the operating system. BIOS updates may also come out over time, which makes users want to install them.
Please note that updating the BIOS is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. If something goes wrong during the update process, you may completely lose the functionality of the computer.
How to update BIOS for MSI motherboard?
Stage 1: motherboard model
First of all, you will need to know the model of the motherboard installed in your computer. You can get information in several ways: using the documentation that comes with your computer, by directly examining the surface of the motherboard (it contains a sticker with information of interest), as well as using a software method, for example, using the AIDA64 program, the download link of which is located in end of the article.
Stage 2: downloading a fresh distribution
The next step is to download to your computer special utility Live Update, which will allow you to find updates for your BIOS version, and then immediately install it on your computer from under Windows. To do this, go to the website of the developer of the parent MSI boards by this link. Click the button on the page "Downloads" .
In the window that opens, enter the model name of your motherboard and click on the Enter key.
With your motherboard model page open, scroll down the page and click the button "Support" .
Go to tab "Utilities" , and then specify the version of your operating system. Find and download the Live Update utility from the list.
Stage 3: Install the BIOS update
Once the utility is downloaded, run it. Place a check next to "MB BIOS" and, if necessary, remove from other items, and then click on the button Scan .
The program will begin scanning your computer for updates to your BIOS. If an update is found, it will be displayed on the utility screen. To start installing it, you need to click on the button Download and Install .
The BIOS installer will start automatically. As soon as a new window is displayed on the screen, select the item "In Windows mode» and move on.
Next, the utility will advise you to close some programs. To close the listed applications, click the button "Close all listed programs" and move on.
Next, you just have to start the BIOS update procedure by clicking on the button Start . Please note that during the update process, you should ensure that your computer runs smoothly - a sudden power outage can damage your computer.
As a matter of fact, as soon as the utility finishes its work progress, the BIOS of your MSI motherboard will be updated.
If the current version does not support the new hardware that you want to install, or the system is giving BIOS-related errors, then it is worth updating. In other cases, the procedure is not recommended. The update will not bring tangible improvements and will not affect the speed of the computer, but an unsuccessful procedure may result in a repair.
Preparatory stage
Each hardware has its own version of the base system, so you need to look for updates for specific model. So, you should start by checking the revision and determining the current BIOS version:Reference! BIOS is a basic input and output system. It is the BIOS that is responsible for the successful boot of the computer: self-testing is carried out and control is transferred to the bootloader. The base system belongs to the lower level software. On modern computers, instead of BIOS, the UEFI system works, which performs the same actions.
So, you have downloaded the update installation file to your computer. If you plan to carry out the operation from under Windows, then you should disconnect from the Internet and close all applications, including the antivirus. Open Task Manager and make sure that only the processes responsible for the operation of the operating system are currently running.
How does a BIOS update work on Asus motherboards?
This manufacturer offers the easiest update option using the built-in ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. For owners of older motherboards the AFUDOS utility will do. Download Latest updates for your motherboard from the Asus official website. Save these files to USB sticks in unzipped form. Now you can move on to the update.- Go to BIOS. To do this, you need to restart your computer and in the first seconds of loading, press the key F2 (laptops) or Del (personal computers).
- You entered the BIOS, now you should check current version- choose a section advanced mode or press the key F7 .
- Next, go to advanced mode, where there will be a tab Tool. Select ASUS EZ Flash 2 from the list.
- The built-in utility will ask you to specify the BIOS update media - select the flash drive, and then select the update files.
- The system will check and ask for permission to update - click the button OK .
After that, the update will begin, the progress of which will be indicated at the bottom of the screen. After a successful update, the computer will restart. Done, procedure completed.
BIOS update on Gigabyte motherboard
Download on the official website suitable program for your board version. Check the manufacturer's recommendations. We offer 3 upgrade options:- Via Windows . We download an application that will launch the update directly in the operating system. When trying to update through Windows, errors often appear, so this method cannot be called reliable.
- Using the software built into the BIOS . The best option, which we will describe. You will need to go into BIOS and follow a few steps. The procedure is safe, and even if it fails, there will be no consequences.
- Update in DOS . The difficult way to experienced users where you will need to create the DOS media. If you have already worked in this environment, download the utility from the official website.
The update has begun. The operation takes a minute, and after completion, the computer automatically restarts. Update completed.
BIOS update on MSI motherboard
The update procedure is performed using the Live Update 6 application - here is the download link from the official site. The program is only suitable for desktop computers– it cannot be used for laptops and monoblocks. Install and run the program.After starting, you will be taken to the main page, where information about the system will be indicated. The application offers two options for updating - automatically (Automatic) and manually (Manual). It is recommended to choose auto mode. After completing the check, the program will display the search result, which will indicate the elements that need to be updated. Click on the download icon to start the update.
The program will automatically download and install the new version, you just have to wait. It is also recommended to read the tab Setting . Here you can set the update reminder period. Initially, the frequency is set to once every 30 days. You can increase the number of days or disable reminders altogether.
Step by step instructions for updating
- In the application, select a section Download and install . The program will download files for updating. After the procedure is completed, the application will start automatically. Click Next .
- The system will offer two options for updating - through Windows or in DOS. If you choose the second option, the files will be downloaded to the USB stick. Update via DOS is more reliable, so it is recommended to select it. When you select an update through Windows, the procedure will proceed automatically.
- Connect the drive, after a couple of seconds you will see it in the list.
- After pressing Next the application will warn you that all data will be deleted from the flash drive. Confirm the action and wait for the creation to complete boot disk USB.
- The system will notify you that the procedure was successful. Click on the button Next, then the computer will restart. It is necessary that the computer boots from a USB flash drive. After that, the automatic update will start.
BIOS update in Asrock motherboard
As with previous motherboards, there are 3 ways to update: through operating system, using the built-in utility or in DOS mode. Choose the option that suits you and download the update files on the official Asrock website.In previous instructions, we talked about updating from a USB flash drive using the built-in utility. This time we will give an example of an update in the operating system.
Step-by-step instruction
Video: How to flash the motherboard BIOS?
The video shows a detailed update process with tips. Recommended to review before starting the update.If you want the procedure to be as safe as possible for the computer, take care of the block uninterruptible power supply. If power goes out during the update, serious damage can be done to the hardware. As you can see, the update process is almost the same on all motherboards.
BIOS is a firmware that is responsible for the initial Windows boot. It checks the performance of components and add-ons. The correct loading of the computer and its normal operation (hardware components) depend on it.
It is written on the motherboard, not on the hard drive like the OS. In new devices, the BIOS has been replaced by UEFI, which performs the same functions, but has been improved. Both programs sometimes need to be updated.
BIOS can be updated in several ways
DO YOU NEED TO UPDATE BIOS?
Manufacturers release updates for laptops on a regular basis. It is downloaded on the official website of the company that produced the laptop. It is more difficult for owners of a PC of their own assembly. To find the files to update, they will have to start from the data of the motherboard chip. Any update is also written to the chip, replacing the old version.
It is not difficult to update bios correctly, but only materials designed for a specific PC model or board should be used. Each motherboard has a strictly defined type of firmware, and installing the wrong version of it can lead to computer malfunctions or its complete inoperability.
BIOS is a thin program, and therefore it is better to update it only in extreme cases. On a normally functioning PC, it does not need to be updated. This is due to several factors:
- flash bios on motherboard asus motherboard or any other difficult, the process requires some skills, the process goes through DOS;
- Improvements will not be noticeable, since the differences between the versions are minimal and highly specialized;
- Malfunctions and malfunctions may occur, as old version tested more thoroughly than new;
- During work, the power must not be turned off, otherwise the device will stop loading.
But sometimes the BIOS needs to be updated. If you regularly encounter this or that error in your work, go to the website of the device manufacturer and check if such an error has been resolved in new version firmware. More often on the websites of manufacturers there is such a list. If such a problem is really solved in the new version, it makes sense to update the bios on the laptop.
Another good reason to flash BIOS is the installation of new hardware. If you have purchased new processor, which appeared after the release of your motherboard, then it will not be supported by your BIOS. In new firmware versions, manufacturers add support for new types of processors, and therefore you will have to download such a file and flash the firmware.
You need to update the BIOS as a last resort. But even then, before updating, study the characteristics of the new version and find out if the problems are solved in it. Based on this, and conclude whether it is necessary to update the bios.
Find out the current version by holding Win + R on the keyboard. In the window that opens, you see msinfo32 for a 32-bit OS. Click the Run button. A window will open listing the hardware and OS characteristics of the device. Among them, find the one you need.
Sometimes a notification appears that the bios mode is outdated. This means that the BIOS mode is outdated, it still works in real mode, not protected mode. The firmware may not help solve the problem, but it is not serious and it is not necessary to fix it.
UPGRADE METHODS
The update method depends on the computer manufacturer, motherboard model, etc. Most often, each manufacturer has its own instructions for flashing. You can get acquainted with it on the official website of the company.
On all modern motherboards, or you can update the bios on your computer in any of the following ways. But it is better to choose the latter, as it guarantees a minimum number of errors.
UPDATE ALGORITHM
You can update the bios of an asus or any other modern laptop using any of the three methods described. They have their own nuances, but when carrying out the process using utilities, they are still not complicated.
FROM DOS
Difficult option with big risks. To update the bios on windows computer 7 do the following:
- Find out the model of your motherboard;
- On the official website of the manufacturer, download the required firmware version;
- There are sometimes several of them. In this case, choose the one that is designed for installation in DOS mode;
- Create bootable flash drive with BIOS, DOS and an additional utility (it is downloaded from the manufacturer's website or included in the archive along with the firmware);
- Install the flash drive and restart the computer;
- Specify the media on which the BIOS firmware of the motherboard;
- After flashing is finished, restart your PC.
There is no exact instruction, as it varies for different PCs and boards. Detailed instructions find it on the manufacturer's website. But this method is not recommended.
FROM WINDOWS
Flashing the bios on a laptop in this way is easy. Errors rarely occur. popular method.
- Download the firmware utility. It has its own for each manufacturer. Program for bios updates asus- asus update, MSI - Live Update, etc.;
- Install the program;
- Run;
- Find the online function - search for new firmware. AT different programs she is in different groups of teams;
- From the list of firmware, select the required one;
- Activate the download;
- After downloading, run the flashing and follow the instructions of the program.
Flashing bios asus, MSI and others in this way is also safe because the program itself selects the appropriate firmware version. In addition, intuitive clear interface will help to perform the firmware even for a non-advanced user.
FROM BIOS
It is possible to reflash the bios on a laptop from the firmware using pre-installed utilities. it hard way, as it differs depending on the motherboard chip model, manufacturer, etc. To update the bios on the motherboard gigabyte motherboard, run the preinstalled @BIOS utility, other manufacturers have other programs. Such programs are similar to the utilities involved in the previous method, but are not as convenient. They also work with them - they find the necessary file on the network and run it.
More often, the method is used in case of computer breakdowns, when it is impossible to enter the OS, because. PC won't boot.