F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Yes, it's a good idea to refresh your bios.

Yes, it's a good idea to refresh your bios.

Yes, it's a good idea to refresh your bios.

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Sandaletto01
Member
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12-25-2016, 05:53 PM
#1
Checking if updating from F63 to F66a makes sense for security and fixes. Thanks for the advice!
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Sandaletto01
12-25-2016, 05:53 PM #1

Checking if updating from F63 to F66a makes sense for security and fixes. Thanks for the advice!

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sacapatates
Posting Freak
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01-02-2017, 08:02 AM
#2
Ensure your system remains current with the latest BIOS updates.
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sacapatates
01-02-2017, 08:02 AM #2

Ensure your system remains current with the latest BIOS updates.

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stevietibbits
Member
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01-05-2017, 12:56 PM
#3
Thanks a lot!
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stevietibbits
01-05-2017, 12:56 PM #3

Thanks a lot!

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HERVVEHH
Member
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01-09-2017, 02:06 PM
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When there’s no need, leave it as is. Regularly refreshing your bios isn’t necessary unless you’re swapping in a newer CPU that doesn’t work with your current BIOS, facing instability, or dealing with a newly found remote exploit. Updating on unsupported boards carries significant danger if things go wrong.
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HERVVEHH
01-09-2017, 02:06 PM #4

When there’s no need, leave it as is. Regularly refreshing your bios isn’t necessary unless you’re swapping in a newer CPU that doesn’t work with your current BIOS, facing instability, or dealing with a newly found remote exploit. Updating on unsupported boards carries significant danger if things go wrong.

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R_power
Junior Member
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01-11-2017, 06:05 AM
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Some motherboard manufacturers don't recommend updating bios unless you have explicit reason to, if it unlocks support for something or some feature you've been wanting.
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R_power
01-11-2017, 06:05 AM #5

Some motherboard manufacturers don't recommend updating bios unless you have explicit reason to, if it unlocks support for something or some feature you've been wanting.

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01-11-2017, 06:49 AM
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Typically there are updates and fixes for security issues. The chance of something going wrong is overstated. I've kept refreshing the BIOS with each release on all the computers I own since 2000, and it's always worked fine!
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AgentSkywalker
01-11-2017, 06:49 AM #6

Typically there are updates and fixes for security issues. The chance of something going wrong is overstated. I've kept refreshing the BIOS with each release on all the computers I own since 2000, and it's always worked fine!

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1Kigzey1
Member
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01-16-2017, 06:53 PM
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I've experienced a B450 BIOS update issue where it would randomly fail during the process, potentially damaging my motherboard if not for the BIOS flashback via USB. It's all in the personal experience. Just because I haven't had problems doesn't guarantee they don't occur. This isn't something I'd suggest someone consider. Yes, exactly—this is what Gigabyte states about it: https://www.gigabyte.com/Support/Consumer/FAQ/4337
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1Kigzey1
01-16-2017, 06:53 PM #7

I've experienced a B450 BIOS update issue where it would randomly fail during the process, potentially damaging my motherboard if not for the BIOS flashback via USB. It's all in the personal experience. Just because I haven't had problems doesn't guarantee they don't occur. This isn't something I'd suggest someone consider. Yes, exactly—this is what Gigabyte states about it: https://www.gigabyte.com/Support/Consumer/FAQ/4337