When Should you Update BIOS Firmware?

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When Should you Update BIOS Firmware?

When Should you Update BIOS Firmware?

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Lord_Fistulor
Junior Member

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07-28-2019, 04:55 AM

#1

Hello everyone, I hope you're all doing fine today. I noticed my BIOS is nearly two years past its last update, and I'm using an Asus Prime x570-P with the 3001 version from December 2020. There are no problems with the PC, but I'm curious if updating it would be a good idea when it gets outdated. Let me know your thoughts!

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Lord_Fistulor

07-28-2019, 04:55 AM #1

Hello everyone, I hope you're all doing fine today. I noticed my BIOS is nearly two years past its last update, and I'm using an Asus Prime x570-P with the 3001 version from December 2020. There are no problems with the PC, but I'm curious if updating it would be a good idea when it gets outdated. Let me know your thoughts!

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HatemKing
Junior Member

31

07-28-2019, 11:35 AM

#2

BIOS isn't essential unless you're changing your CPU or memory. For instance, older systems only got quad-core support in certain BIOS versions, meaning you couldn't run them without the update. Now it's less common.

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HatemKing

07-28-2019, 11:35 AM #2

BIOS isn't essential unless you're changing your CPU or memory. For instance, older systems only got quad-core support in certain BIOS versions, meaning you couldn't run them without the update. Now it's less common.

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NyanTwertle
Member

60

07-29-2019, 12:26 PM

#3

Consider updating your CPU if you encounter unusual problems or need a feature not available in the latest BIOS. Remember, this board doesn’t support CPU-less BIOS flashback, so ensure the BIOS is updated before upgrading the CPU.

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NyanTwertle

07-29-2019, 12:26 PM #3

Consider updating your CPU if you encounter unusual problems or need a feature not available in the latest BIOS. Remember, this board doesn’t support CPU-less BIOS flashback, so ensure the BIOS is updated before upgrading the CPU.

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UnRuliness
Junior Member

42

07-29-2019, 08:14 PM

#4

My advice has always been NOT to update the BIOS unless you have a specific need for it. There's always a small chance that something might go wrong and in the worst case you might brick your motherboard.

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UnRuliness

07-29-2019, 08:14 PM #4

My advice has always been NOT to update the BIOS unless you have a specific need for it. There's always a small chance that something might go wrong and in the worst case you might brick your motherboard.

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Freakiiianyx3
Senior Member

694

07-29-2019, 11:58 PM

#5

They all agreed. If it works, leave it as is.

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Freakiiianyx3

07-29-2019, 11:58 PM #5

They all agreed. If it works, leave it as is.

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Nahledge
Junior Member

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08-10-2019, 01:41 AM

#6

Identify the desired improvement or issue you suspect the new BIOS addresses. If no clear need exists, maintain the current status.

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Nahledge

08-10-2019, 01:41 AM #6

Identify the desired improvement or issue you suspect the new BIOS addresses. If no clear need exists, maintain the current status.

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Poop_Head27
Posting Freak

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08-10-2019, 08:36 AM

#7

Great! Thanks everyone! I'll make sure not to do it again.

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Poop_Head27

08-10-2019, 08:36 AM #7

Great! Thanks everyone! I'll make sure not to do it again.