updating firmware

[disturbed13]

could someone explain to me how you go about doing this?
i would like to update the firmware on my HDD
and maybe even flash my BIOS
which i have no idea on how to do either
so links or even a guide is greatly appreciated
thanks

 

[Celegorm]

What makes and models are both of them? It all varies.

 

[disturbed13]

seagate barracuda HDD
and EVGA 780i mobo

 

[foothead]

If the manufacturer doesn't give you a windows utility, you must create a DOS boot drive and go from there.
Ask, and I'll give you instructions.

 

[Celegorm]

Not all seagate drives have upgradeable firmwares. Only drives that Seagate reconizes as shipped with bad firmware versions have updates on their site.

Give a look here to see if your drive needs firmware: http://seagate.custkb.com/seagate/crm/selfservice/search.jsp?DocId=207931

Also BIOS updates depend on if you have the FTW version of the motherboard.