Sometimes it happens that when updating the BIOS of our motherboard, something goes wrong and the firmware does not install correctly. At this point it seems like all is lost, but there is a way to revert to previous settings on some motherboards. This function is called Backtrack and we are going to tell you how to do it on different motherboards from different PC manufacturers.
The BIOS of the base board is an important element in our PC, technically it is an operating system that initiates itself so that it can be used and is committed to poner en marche all the components and peripherals of the PC, así como de informar de las specifications of the same. So if it fails, that means we can’t use it regularly. And yes, surprisingly enough, there are even Windows and Linux functions that aren’t really BIOS calls in disguise. This is why a bad update of this one can be fatal.
How to Recover Your Motherboard BIOS with Flashback?
First, we must remember that not all motherboards have this featurewhich consists of connecting a Pendrive or a USB key to a specific port and pressing a button, an automated process of updating or recovering the BIOS of the motherboard is activated.
So the first thing we will need is a USB key, which must be greater than 1 GB. Once you have it at your disposal, connect it to the PC and formateala to FAT32. Do not add any additional files, because we will only use them to be able to recover the BIOS of our system. And where can we find it? Well, on the manufacturer’s website. Keep in mind that some have a firmware update for every motherboard they have released, while others have a more generalized driver. Once you have the file, which will be downloaded in a compressed format, you must unzip it to the root folder of the Pendrive.
From time to time, you will see a Readme text file which will indicate a series of instructions, among which you must rename the file that you must copy to the Pendrive in a certain way. Do not ignore this information and read it carefully. If necessary, use a translator for this, because not following the instructions correctly can mean that the BIOS flashing process does not work well.
BIOS Recovery
We are left with the last step, connect the USB key or the USB key that they have prepared to the USB port provided for this purpose. You will recognize it by the fact that it has a button or push button next to it. Well, what you have to do is press it for three seconds until its LED light flashes several times, when done, it will stay on while updating BIOS and when done, it’s on. will turn off.
Last detail, you don’t need to have the peripherals connected to perform this process and you don’t need to manage anything on the screen. Only with the motherboard is the power supply sufficient.
