Optimus IV BIOS update for Windows 8

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daz_2000

Member
Hi Guys,

I am awaiting my flash drive with bios update for windows 8, but i'm impatient and want HDMI sound working for a film...anyone have the update they would be prepared to email me?
 
steaky360

steaky360

Moderator
Moderator
Is it not being sent on a flash drive because its too big to email? Or is it 'top secret' or something :p
 
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daz_2000

Member
I could of taken it by email when I first rang up, but they said it would be better as it needs to be on a bootable usb. He said it would be with me in 1-2 days, but that was on Monday/Tuesday and still not got it!
 
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Semogair

Member
Hi guys.
I've flash my BIOS 2 days ago on my Optimus IV. I couldn't get any sound from the speakers on windows 8.
I've email Pcspecialist and they reply to me with two links.
First one is where you download the BIOS files which contains to folders.
The second link is a tool to get a USB pen as a bootable drive (I couldn't get it to work so use a different software to get my pen as a MS-DOS bootable drive).
I didn't know how to do it so I called them and they send me a mail showing step by step how to do it.
Just follow the steps and it's done :)
Thank you Pcspecialist support team for making it so easy and been so helpful

This is the steps you need to do:

Please could you copy the 2 folders over to the bootable USB pen drive and boot into dos.
Firstly you will need to go into the 0805 folder and the do the following:

Make sure the laptop is plugged in.
Type step1 and then press enter.
Once completed type step2 and enter.
Again when completed type step3 and enter.
The system will shut down automatically.
Power on system and enter CMOS setup to check BIOS version and load system defaults.

Once completed go back into dos and then into folder 1708 and do the same as above.

Kind Regards,

PC Specialist Support Team
 
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daz_2000

Member
Thanks for sending through the links Semogair....can you advise what I need to do to get a bootable usb drive. I've downloaded the HP link, but unsure what file to run and options to choose, any help appreciated.
 
Pagey

Pagey

Bright Spark
It it's any help to anyone, I called PCS about obtaining the pen drive to flash the bios. After a couple of days I called them again, only to find they didn't actually send it. Lets hope they did it this time.
 
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DJB343

Member
You can download the drivers from the 'Downloads' section on their website.

Would it be recommended to update the bios even if running Windows 7?
 
vanthus

vanthus

Member Resting in Peace
DJB343 said:
You can download the drivers from the 'Downloads' section on their website.

Would it be recommended to update the bios even if running Windows 7?
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I would only update the bios if absolutely necessary,although it is a lot easier and less risky than it used to be.
 
vanthus

vanthus

Member Resting in Peace
DJB343 said:
Thanks for the reply - I take it there would be no improvement in functionality if using Windows 7?
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I suppose it's debatable,I always go with the old adage "If it aint broke don't fix it",I seldom even update drivers unless having issues.
Others will no doubt have a different opinion.
 
Pagey

Pagey

Bright Spark
My fault, I derped bigtime.
Basically I wasn't selecting the correct boot option on the pen drive. :D

All done now.
 
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Arsenal23

Active member
Could you give a guide to how you did it and is it the one in the download section of my user account on the main site?
 
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