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IT Dojo video: 10 common mistakes you should avoid when flashing your BIOS

The BIOS is critical to your computer's proper operation. It's the first code executed at start-up, and it defines how your motherboard will communicate with the system's hardware.
Written by Larry Dignan, Contributor

The BIOS is critical to your computer's proper operation. It's the first code executed at start-up, and it defines how your motherboard will communicate with the system's hardware. Flashing the BIOS is not for the faint of heart, but by taking the proper precautions and planning for the worst-case scenario; your chances of a successful upgrade are greatly improved. In this IT Dojo video, Bill Detwiler shows you how to safely flash your BIOS and points out 10 mistakes to avoid.

Once you’ve watched this IT Dojo video, you can find a link to the original TechRepublic article and print the tip from our IT Dojo Blog.

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