F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Consider updating your BIOS if the manufacturer recommends it or if you notice any issues with your system performance.

Consider updating your BIOS if the manufacturer recommends it or if you notice any issues with your system performance.

Consider updating your BIOS if the manufacturer recommends it or if you notice any issues with your system performance.

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alerabbit
Posting Freak
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04-11-2022, 04:05 AM
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Hi everyone, I just set up my PC two days ago and have no prior experience with BIOS or similar settings. It has a Ryzen 5 5600 CPU, an Asus Prime B550M-A Wi-Fi II motherboard, and the BIOS version is 2806 while the latest on the site is 0303. I’m unsure if updating the BIOS is necessary or if everything should be okay. I only adjusted the RAM frequency in the BIOS settings, not anything else. Could you help me out?
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alerabbit
04-11-2022, 04:05 AM #1

Hi everyone, I just set up my PC two days ago and have no prior experience with BIOS or similar settings. It has a Ryzen 5 5600 CPU, an Asus Prime B550M-A Wi-Fi II motherboard, and the BIOS version is 2806 while the latest on the site is 0303. I’m unsure if updating the BIOS is necessary or if everything should be okay. I only adjusted the RAM frequency in the BIOS settings, not anything else. Could you help me out?

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riptide1680
Member
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04-13-2022, 07:07 AM
#2
Bios is one of those things that, if it ain't broken, don't fix it. Usually, BIOS updates only include support for more memory or newer CPUs. Nowadays, they have made it safer to update these things, so if you feel like doing so just to be sure you are getting all the performance possible, go for it.
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riptide1680
04-13-2022, 07:07 AM #2

Bios is one of those things that, if it ain't broken, don't fix it. Usually, BIOS updates only include support for more memory or newer CPUs. Nowadays, they have made it safer to update these things, so if you feel like doing so just to be sure you are getting all the performance possible, go for it.

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saukeuchiuchi
Senior Member
621
04-13-2022, 07:21 AM
#3
No, it's better to wait for an update that adds value. If it works fine, improvements are possible. Check AGESA.
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saukeuchiuchi
04-13-2022, 07:21 AM #3

No, it's better to wait for an update that adds value. If it works fine, improvements are possible. Check AGESA.

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superrempie
Junior Member
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04-13-2022, 11:07 PM
#4
When a fresh BIOS fails to resolve an issue you're facing, I suggest fixing the main problem, adding the required new functionality, or simply accepting the situation.
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superrempie
04-13-2022, 11:07 PM #4

When a fresh BIOS fails to resolve an issue you're facing, I suggest fixing the main problem, adding the required new functionality, or simply accepting the situation.

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0ZeroGaming0
Member
152
04-21-2022, 11:53 AM
#5
I understand, but consider the situation—like the poor launch of Windows 11 on AMD processors. A lot of these improvements come through BIOS updates. Should we really expect everyone to go through all the patch notes? It’s the proper approach, yet most users aren’t that thorough. I believe we’re still far from an era when a single incorrect file could ruin an entire motherboard.
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0ZeroGaming0
04-21-2022, 11:53 AM #5

I understand, but consider the situation—like the poor launch of Windows 11 on AMD processors. A lot of these improvements come through BIOS updates. Should we really expect everyone to go through all the patch notes? It’s the proper approach, yet most users aren’t that thorough. I believe we’re still far from an era when a single incorrect file could ruin an entire motherboard.

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Rok_ka
Member
146
04-21-2022, 04:15 PM
#6
If BIOS updates worry you, skip them. Just learn a bit and you'll feel confident. I really focus on keeping my software and hardware current. Over hundreds of devices and thousands of updates, I've never faced any problems.
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Rok_ka
04-21-2022, 04:15 PM #6

If BIOS updates worry you, skip them. Just learn a bit and you'll feel confident. I really focus on keeping my software and hardware current. Over hundreds of devices and thousands of updates, I've never faced any problems.

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BSDtheGreat
Junior Member
47
04-27-2022, 03:21 PM
#7
Bios updates can mitigate serious issues like spectre and Ryzen 7000 cpu's getting burned. There is really not a lot that can go wrong unless you have a power outage during the update.
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BSDtheGreat
04-27-2022, 03:21 PM #7

Bios updates can mitigate serious issues like spectre and Ryzen 7000 cpu's getting burned. There is really not a lot that can go wrong unless you have a power outage during the update.

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Ender_Craft47
Posting Freak
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04-27-2022, 07:32 PM
#8
Unless there is a NEED to update the BIOS, don't. As long as the machine is working properly it's best left alone to do it's thing. In a case like this then it's a good idea to do it. In the case of updating AGESA, it's a justifyable thing to do even if the machine is working correctly because a newer AGESA can really make a difference in your machine's performance. Just know not all BIOS updates are better than a previous/older version, there have been instances a BIOS update caused problems or reduced performance too. Main thing is if the machine is working properly or not and aside from the considerations above, I'd just leave it alone.
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Ender_Craft47
04-27-2022, 07:32 PM #8

Unless there is a NEED to update the BIOS, don't. As long as the machine is working properly it's best left alone to do it's thing. In a case like this then it's a good idea to do it. In the case of updating AGESA, it's a justifyable thing to do even if the machine is working correctly because a newer AGESA can really make a difference in your machine's performance. Just know not all BIOS updates are better than a previous/older version, there have been instances a BIOS update caused problems or reduced performance too. Main thing is if the machine is working properly or not and aside from the considerations above, I'd just leave it alone.