Updating bios

[arc@css]

As title suggests really, never tried doing this before, rarely even think of it. As with anything new like this I am a little hesitant. Been on the Gigabyte webby and had a brief look. Wasn't entirely sure what I was doing but I may send them an email to make sure I download the right driver. Any pointers please?

 

[95thrifles]

dont do it unless you need to, as in check the bios revision history, if theres major/useful changes from yours to the latest then go for it, if not dont bother, the risk outweighs the reward
use a usb pen and do it from your bios, not windows, asus has ezflash and im sure gigabyte has an equivelent, cant remember name of it now though

 

[arc@css]

Thanks 95thrifles you've been most helpful today, did kinda wonder if it was really worth it. Have heard no shortage of horror stories about this and related matters.

 

[setter]

As 95th rifles has said, only update your bios if a newer revision brings features that you really need. A while back i had to update the bios on my asus p5q deluxe so that it would fully recognise the q9550, i used the asus ezflash utility in bios from a usb flasgh drive, an extremely useful utility, and much safer than flashing from within windows.