I was just wondering what the general opinion is on the subject? I've just updated the UEFI / BIOS to the latest version, but it was a bit of a faff because I had to put my overclock in again and check all of the settings to make sure they were set to how I want them. The only reason I updated was that the patch notes said that it would improve performance and stability. So do you always updated the BIOS / UEFI or do you leave it to the version that came pre-installed on the motherboard?
Do you keep your motherboard UEFI / BIOS up to date?
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I only update the bios if it needs it
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I would on a new build as there's nothing really to loose but once everything is up and running, probably not unless there is reason to. Best thing is to read the release notes to see if there is anything of that adds value to the change. That said, BIOS or UEFI upgrading is much easier nowadays.
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Like the previous, I would only update to either fix a serious issue or for compatibility with a new part, e.g. CPU. Otherwise, I cant be bothered redoing the OC I usually put on my system, as you have just described. BIOS updates rarely have any noticeable impact on performance, the memory issues with the first batch of X370 motherboards being a case in point, was fixed within weeks and not heard of since...
After first building a new computer I update the BIOS to latest. After this however if the computer is stable I probably won't upgrade.
Only exception to above is I tend to cascade computers down, so in a few years my main computer might end up being being re-used in a HTPC somewhere else in my house, when this happens I might upgrade BIOS to last version.
Only exception to above is I tend to cascade computers down, so in a few years my main computer might end up being being re-used in a HTPC somewhere else in my house, when this happens I might upgrade BIOS to last version.
Nope, if things are stable then I leave it for most the part after a initial update to latest when I get the board. More so when I get stable Overclock dialled in. If a bios comes out with a critical fix or something, then I may upgrade or if I am doing a largely new build but resuming the motherboard then may take opportunity to update. In instances I have sold a board, I will also update it to the latest available and check its working.
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First built yeah, nothing broke then no
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Update on a new build, or possibly update before selling (e.g. to ensure next buyer has all CPU supported), but otherwise not unless I have a specific issue
I update only if needed to fix bugs/compatiblity. If it aint broke, I don't bother.
MS rolled out the Microcode fixes as part of windows update and loads on boot if you have old microcode in bios.
MS rolled out the Microcode fixes as part of windows update and loads on boot if you have old microcode in bios.
Updating the BIOS to the latest version can lead only to one thing - better system behaviour.
At least, this is what I have observed so far.
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i tend to always flash latest bios, to me this seems best way to get stable reliable system
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I don't update unless it fix's a specific problem with the board, mostly updates say improved stability or memory compatibility and sometimes those updates slow the performance down. I would say if your stable and everything works then leave well alone. don't update.
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Generally only on new builds or a good few years have past and there have been several updates. If it's all working well and stable then I'm inclined to leave it as is.
Soldato
Only on new builds where the manufacturer is making good improvements in BIOS updates for overclocking over the initial couple of months. But once I'm happy with an overclock, I'll backup the settings and leave the BIOS forever and never update it again.
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I used to when I had Asus boards but I am lagging behind a version with this Gigabyte as I need to steel myself before flashing and going back into the horrible bios to re-enter my settings.
Soldato
Absolutely.