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The forum thread discusses concerns about BIOS security and potential malware infections through BIOS updates. Users share precautions such as disabling BIOS update options or removing jumpers, with some highlighting features like dual BIOS chips for safety. The overall tone is cautious and informative, with members exchanging practical advice to mitigate BIOS-related risks.
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whoosh

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Dont become infected take precautions :o
 

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jefins

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Thanks for info. I'll pull out jumper until there won't be new bios versions availiable.
 

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GomJabbar

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Yeah, thanks. Just went into my BIOS setup menu and disabled the BIOS Update Option.;)
 

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lisaqld1981

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Thanks for this info, scary to think what people can do these days, not many people would of known about this one.
 

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Mike

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Gigabyte motherboards have a dual bios in case one is compromised by viruses or the chip fails.

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jefins

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Mike said:
Gigabyte motherboards have a dual bios in case one is compromised by viruses or the chip fails.
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My Gigabyte moderboard died few months ago and now i have to live with one old asus motherboard because i can't afford new. :D
 

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sailaab

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camride to the rescue!!

Camride you MUST take up a job with MS to write for their Troubleshoot and Help Menu's:p
 

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