Do you actually have to install a BIOS update?
Do you actually have to install a BIOS update?
I own a system around nine years old. It includes an Asus z97 pro gamer MB, an i7-4790k processor, and a GTX980 graphics card that will be upgraded to an RTX2070. I recently added an M.2 SSD in the slot above the graphics card and another M.2 SSD using a PCIe adapter. Everything is now running much faster and more reliably than before. The only concern is that I’m still using the original 0501 BIOS version. Should I really update it, as it seems risky according to what I’ve read?
I’ve searched extensively and found several reasons to keep it as is. First, I haven’t updated the CPU, and second, I don’t plan to run Windows on the new M.2 drive—still using the SATA SSD. All my software has been moved to the new PCIe M.2 slot. It’s performing incredibly well, about three to four times faster in some cases. I’m satisfied but curious if a BIOS update could further improve things.
I also checked the BIOS settings for the M.2 drive and went through every configuration from the original motherboard manual to get familiar with it. The updates mention CPU and NVMe support, but nothing about GPU support.
I’ve done my best research in the past few days. I hope someone can assist me.
If there are no issues, delay the update until necessary changes require it.
Thank you for the prompt reply, I will proceed with that advice.