>>>> I need to update the BIOS on my Biostar motherboard, but the utility >>>> is said to be "Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA". I've flashed the BIOS in >>>> other systems by booting a FreeDOS CD, but that won't work for a >>>> Windows (not DOS) flashing utility, will it? I tried running the >>>> utility via wine with no luck. >>>> >>>> - Grant >>>> >>>> >>> >>> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/windows-pocket,1113.html >> >> XP on a USB stick.... It sounds like a Windows machine is necessary >> to build it, but once it's built it would be really handy. >> >> - Grant >> >> > > I keep one around. It works sometimes, as long as your Windows machine > hardware doesn't need anything terribly unique. It's helped me with > flashing firmware on RME sound cards. They require Windows also. > > Just thought I'd mention it. It's a bit of work, but once it's done > you don't have to mess with Windows on the disk. > > Good luck, > Mark
Hi Mark, What's wrong with hardware that needs unique software? Doesn't the USB key work just like XP on an HD? - Grant
