Beta BIOS seems questionable.

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03-05-2020, 11:27 PM

I'm looking forward to getting my new components tomorrow. I saved all the drivers today and saw a new BIOS released on the 8th labeled as beta. Should I upgrade it? The documentation says the board updates BIOS easily, but I'm a bit nervous. If it's still working fine, maybe I should leave it alone. The relevant page: https://rog.asus.com/us/motherboards/rog...k_download

RawrIshFancy

03-05-2020, 11:27 PM #1

KoKo_OJ
Member

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03-06-2020, 02:51 AM

A beta BIOS is still being developed; it isn’t fully ready, so using it might carry some risk.

KoKo_OJ

03-06-2020, 02:51 AM #2

A beta BIOS is still being developed; it isn’t fully ready, so using it might carry some risk.

MR_SW4GT4STIC
Junior Member

03-06-2020, 10:38 AM

It wasn't clear if this was typical, as they seem to be using "beta" just to avoid responsibility.

MR_SW4GT4STIC

03-06-2020, 10:38 AM #3

It wasn't clear if this was typical, as they seem to be using "beta" just to avoid responsibility.

IchZocke
Member

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03-06-2020, 03:31 PM

These BIOS versions are mainly for testers who can repair their hardware, even if the BIOS caused issues like bricking or instability. They shouldn't be used by regular people experimenting with their devices.

IchZocke

03-06-2020, 03:31 PM #4

Athame_
Senior Member

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03-06-2020, 09:11 PM

Sure, I understand. I’ll make sure to skip the BIOS update on my side.

Athame_

03-06-2020, 09:11 PM #5

Sure, I understand. I’ll make sure to skip the BIOS update on my side.