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Many of you are probably already familiar with flashrom , but for those that aren't, it's a utility for flashing various devices that at one time could only be flashed ...
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Flashing devices in Linux
Many of you are probably already familiar with flashrom, but for those that aren't, it's a utility for flashing various devices that at one time could only be flashed using Windows or DOS based flashing utilities. The good news is that flashrom works with Linux and is available in it's own liveCD version, or it can be found on several other liveCDs such as the latest SystemRescueCD, and Grml. I've also just received word that it's about to be included with Parted Magic, one of my personal favorite utility disks.
If you have devices that need flashing, you might want to check it out.oz
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Nice!
I keep Parted Magic on a 512 MB USB drive and I love it. This will be really helpful for flashing stuff.I do not respond to private messages asking for Linux help, Please keep it on the forums only.
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You can use flashrom from a running OS, actually. No need to reboot from CD or USB.
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Those that might be interested in installing flashrom directly to their systems can download the source from here:
Downloads - flashrom
They also have a listing of pre-compiled binaries there with install instructions for anyone that might want them. I generally prefer to run most utilities from liveCDs, especially if it's utilities that I won't use be using regularly.oz
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It may work but there is still a gratuitous risk involved.
Especially when you are going to flash something like the motherboard's BIOS, which has the potential to turn your PC into an oversized brick or paperweight, i rather play it safe and carry out the process from within Windows, just as how the manufacturers have intended it to be done.
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Most allow you to create a bootable FreeDOS thumb drive, put the flash files on that, and boot/install from USB. That's what I do with both my laptop and workstation. The laptop is a Dell Latitude D630 and the workstation is a custom-built multi-processor hog with Intel server/workstation mobo.
Sometimes, real fast is almost as good as real time.
Just remember, Semper Gumbi - always be flexible!
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First, BIOS chips can be removed from motherboard and reflashed when something goes terribly wrong. Besides, I don't see how flashing in Windows can be safer.
Originally Posted by Etna 
Second, manufacturers flash utilities do not come with bundled Windows.
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Hi, Mike... a quick note here to let you know that flashrom has been added to the newly released Parted Magic 5.5: Originally Posted by MikeTbob
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... that would degrade their utilities Originally Posted by Segfault 
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Sweet! Originally Posted by ozar
I'll be downloading that very soon.
BAHAHAHAa Originally Posted by Jonathan183 ... that would degrade their utilitiesI do not respond to private messages asking for Linux help, Please keep it on the forums only.
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