I have just assembled a new rig. The mobo's BIOS is not the latest version. The model is MSI P965 Platinum. This is a newish board and the BIOS certainly isn't mature yet. . Normally I would leave the BIOS alone unless there were problems I need to fix but due to the newness of the mobo model I want to get the update in.
But my question is this. Is it wise to trust the manufacturer's Windows Based BIOS update utilities.
My usual BIOS update method is:
0) Verify correct functioning of floppy drive
1) Record all current BIOS settings on paper
2) Download new BIOS update files and utilities. Create a bootable floppy. Create second floppy with manufacturer's DOS based update utility and new BIOS files on it.
3) Boot from floppy, then run flash update program (this stage involves crossing fingers)
4) Clear BIOS (Mobo jumper)
5) Reboot. Check new BIOS settings against recorded settings. Fix as necessary
6)Reboot and use.
However MSI supply a BIOS update utility which I understand runs from Windows. Updating from this might be easier. I don't quite trust it though.
Does anyone have practical experience of MSI utilities and this one in particular. Am I safer using the older DOS boot disk method.
Thanks in advance.
But my question is this. Is it wise to trust the manufacturer's Windows Based BIOS update utilities.
My usual BIOS update method is:
0) Verify correct functioning of floppy drive
1) Record all current BIOS settings on paper
2) Download new BIOS update files and utilities. Create a bootable floppy. Create second floppy with manufacturer's DOS based update utility and new BIOS files on it.
3) Boot from floppy, then run flash update program (this stage involves crossing fingers)
4) Clear BIOS (Mobo jumper)
5) Reboot. Check new BIOS settings against recorded settings. Fix as necessary
6)Reboot and use.
However MSI supply a BIOS update utility which I understand runs from Windows. Updating from this might be easier. I don't quite trust it though.
Does anyone have practical experience of MSI utilities and this one in particular. Am I safer using the older DOS boot disk method.
Thanks in advance.