Bios Flash Question

[saku]

After flashing the bios, I am told I will need to reinstall Windows. So will I lose all my data if I want to flash my bios?

Thanks.

 

[ir0nw0lf]

Who or what told you that you needed to re-install Windows after a BIOS flash? I've never had to do that.

 

[saku]

nvm found answer, thank you.

 

[Chernobyl1]

I have had to re-install windows a long time ago after a bios flash but havent heard of anything bad happening recently.

The new BIOS can cause redetection of some hardware which can stall a boot if a critical component gets stuck on boot.
It shouldnt happen now, give it a try.

If you save a copy of your old BIOS and keep a boot floppy handy with the flash util and bios, you can blow the old BIOS back if it goes pear shaped.