To "flash the BIOS" means to install an update to the BIOS firmware. You are replacing the older BIOS version with a newer version. Unless you are experiencing bugs ...

Compact Flashes are supposed to be but are not created equal. Years ago SanDisk wrote the specification for the Compact Flash form factor, the IDE compatibility, and other features of the standard.

If you look at the back of your Windows computer, you may see a strange button. Chances are, it is the Quick Flash BIOS button, but not everyone knows what it’s all about. We tend to see the Quick ...

If you bought a pre-built desktop PC, it’s a safe bet that the manufacturer optimized the basic input/output system (BIOS) settings for the hardware in the box—though it never hurts to check them out ...

When building a new PC, the default BIOS settings aren't exactly optimized; you need to spend a few minutes to make them so. Most PC builders know about BIOS settings. However, most PC builders only ...