The Epox homepage says that I can't have any overclocked PC to flash bios so I was wondering if I get the newest bios, can I not overclock? Or does that just mean i have to set everything to default before i flash bios? Is a certain bios version better tahn the others for overclocking? What are you guys' recommendations for OCing and flashing bios?
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Overclocking and flashing bios
- Thread starter gogetadbl
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I'm pretty sure it means to not have your system overclocked when flashing your bios. If and when I get a floppy drive I'll set mine back to default or the safe settings before flashing the bios.
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Do not flash your BIOS with your system OCed. Flash BIOS, then OC. 
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Ditto.. Do not "flash" the bios while overclocked..
I go into the bios and set mine to "optimized" before and after flashing, before and after...
Then reboot and make your adjustments. I like the 3129bios. The 3305 didn't like me..
I go into the bios and set mine to "optimized" before and after flashing, before and after...
Then reboot and make your adjustments. I like the 3129bios. The 3305 didn't like me..
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Yes you can revert back.
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I have always flashed my bios when overclocked, but that's after making sure my system is 100% stable.
If you're not sure, put it back at stock speed.
If you're not sure, put it back at stock speed.
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I believe the warning is there as a safeguard. You see the warning about not shutting down or restarting the system while a Bios Flash in in progress ? Ignore this and disaster will strike !An overclocked system can crash and shut down durring the flash. The system is most stable at stock Multi ,FSB and voltage settings. Why chance a crash ?
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Twister said:
Exactly. I have always flashed my bios with my overclock and never had any problems but like you said, an overclocked pc can crash and it will when you least expect it.
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