James Drake Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Hi, Is it possible to create a DOS USB stick to run BIOS updates, without a windows machine? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/271884-create-dos-usb-stick-with-a-mac/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gringo Vermelho Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Yes, run Windows in a virtual PC. Check your motherboard manual, some motherboards can automatically flash themselves by holding some key combination during post with a floppy or flash drive inserted with the new BIOS on it. It doesn't have to be bootable. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/271884-create-dos-usb-stick-with-a-mac/#findComment-1769190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Drake Posted November 9, 2011 Author Share Posted November 9, 2011 Yes, run Windows in a virtual PC. yeah, but then i still have to have a windows installer virtual windows inside a mac can still access usb enough to format etc? Check your motherboard manual, some motherboards can automatically flash themselves by holding some key combination during post with a floppy or flash drive inserted with the new BIOS on it. It doesn't have to be bootable. nope, can only do dos executable Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/271884-create-dos-usb-stick-with-a-mac/#findComment-1769193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gringo Vermelho Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 virtual windows inside a mac can still access usb enough to format etc? Yes, I have done it myself. I use a Parallels VM with Windows XP Pro. But can't you use someone else's Windows PC? Google "HP Disk Storage USB Format Tool" and you'll be done in no time. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/271884-create-dos-usb-stick-with-a-mac/#findComment-1769195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Drake Posted November 9, 2011 Author Share Posted November 9, 2011 yeah, i got my girlfriends laptop where you have to wait 5 mins between mouse clicks!!! BIOS: LATEST! (2 days old!) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/271884-create-dos-usb-stick-with-a-mac/#findComment-1769289 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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