I don't update my BIOS regularly; I rely on updates provided by the manufacturer.
I don't update my BIOS regularly; I rely on updates provided by the manufacturer.
The requirement to modify the BIOS arises solely when a BIOS-related problem exists that an update can resolve. If everything functions properly, performing the update isn't necessary.
Only if necessary or if it seems likely to resolve a problem. For example, I changed the BIOS on my ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 even though it was already running my Phenom II X4 955, hoping it would improve compatibility with Windows 10—though it didn’t work. On my B350-F Gaming, I upgraded from BIOS version 5406 to 5603 for two reasons: first, the existing BIOS had issues and I couldn’t adjust the CPU multiplier, and second, I wanted to use Armoury Crate.
This situation is likely normal, but with a Ryzen setup it can become quite confusing and time-consuming to manage. I’m planning to switch to Intel next time, as I’ve had enough issues with Ryzen Master freezing my system. (And yes, even the newest stable BIOS didn’t support my CPU back then, despite the previous version doing so.) Maybe there’s a typo somewhere...