BIOS 2+ years old

**jgvernonco** · 11-28-2003, 01:13 PM

I recently ran AIDA32 for the first time (Thanks, again Johnwill), and one of the things it said was that my BIOS was over two years old, and I should upgrade.

Well, I was about to embark on a research project about why I should upgrade my BIOS when I'm perfectly happy now, when I thought, "I bet a lot of folks might have this question."

So I am bringing the question to the TSF experts...Why upgrade my BIOS? What's the advantage? What are the risks?

johnwill · 11-28-2003, 03:02 PM

You should only upgrade the BIOS if there is some specific feature you want or a problem you're trying to solve. More than one person has rendered their system inert by having a problem during the upgrade and ending up with a deaf and dump motherboard.

Look at the release notes for the upgraded BIOS and see if anything rings a bell. :)

**jgvernonco** · 11-28-2003, 06:56 PM

"If it ain't broke, don't fix it" - My Dad

Thanks, JW

johnwill · 11-29-2003, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by jgvernonco
"If it ain't broke, don't fix it" - My Dad

Thanks, JW

That's the short response. :D

**shawnbowski** · 11-29-2003, 10:38 PM

If you update your BIOS, then you might be able to upgrade to a faster processor, high bus speeds for your memory (ram). And it will fix any problems:D

Mental_Myopia · 11-30-2003, 02:44 AM

Of course, we can't provide you with specific advice without knowing anything about your system. Knowing the motherboard and your current BIOS version or date would be quite useful. Perhaps with your particular motherboard, a BIOS update would be very important to prevent future problems. We have no way of knowing without the information, though.

Would a psychic like to help us out here? LOL

Blair · 11-30-2003, 09:22 AM

If you not having issues, I wouldn't upgrade. The suggestion to read the release notes is a good one though.

What can go wrong? Just look at this post

johnwill · 11-30-2003, 10:11 AM

Since he doesn't say he's having any problems, and he didn't mention any desired processor upgrades, IMO it's pretty stupid to tinker with the BIOS! There really isn't anything to be gained, and you can only cause yourself grief. This seems like a no-brainer to me.

**jgvernonco** · 11-30-2003, 03:04 PM

Blair,

I read the post...

My BIOS is fine, thank you. :bandit:

johnwill · 11-30-2003, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jgvernonco
My BIOS is fine, thank you. :bandit:

:zap: :D

11-28-2003, 01:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
jgvernonco Old Timer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 7,958 OS: Vista Home Premium, SP 27	BIOS 2+ years old I recently ran AIDA32 for the first time (Thanks, again Johnwill), and one of the things it said was that my BIOS was over two years old, and I should upgrade. Well, I was about to embark on a research project about why I should upgrade my BIOS when I'm perfectly happy now, when I thought, "I bet a lot of folks might have this question." So I am bringing the question to the TSF experts...Why upgrade my BIOS? What's the advantage? What are the risks? __________________ Donations keep TSF moving forward. Please help. http://www.myspace.com/speedbumpthecelt

11-28-2003, 03:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,513 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	You should only upgrade the BIOS if there is some specific feature you want or a problem you're trying to solve. More than one person has rendered their system inert by having a problem during the upgrade and ending up with a deaf and dump motherboard. Look at the release notes for the upgraded BIOS and see if anything rings a bell. :) __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

11-28-2003, 06:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
jgvernonco Old Timer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 7,958 OS: Vista Home Premium, SP 27	"If it ain't broke, don't fix it" - My Dad Thanks, JW __________________ Donations keep TSF moving forward. Please help. http://www.myspace.com/speedbumpthecelt

11-29-2003, 10:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
shawnbowski Lacoka Nostra Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: hoe's town new jersey Posts: 1,055 OS: memory hugry windows XP	If you update your BIOS, then you might be able to upgrade to a faster processor, high bus speeds for your memory (ram). And it will fix any problems:D __________________

11-30-2003, 02:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mental_Myopia Athlon Fan in Exile Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Montana, USA Posts: 376 OS: Windows XP Home	Of course, we can't provide you with specific advice without knowing anything about your system. Knowing the motherboard and your current BIOS version or date would be quite useful. Perhaps with your particular motherboard, a BIOS update would be very important to prevent future problems. We have no way of knowing without the information, though. Would a psychic like to help us out here? LOL __________________ Wer nicht fragt, bleibt dumm... --------------------------------------- Intel Pentium4 2.8GHz, 800FSB, HyperThreading Asus P4C800-E Deluxe, BIOS v1013 Corsair TWINX1024-3200LLPT DDR400 2GB BFG Tech GeForce4 Ti4200 128MB, Detonator 52.16 - Unlocked Samsung SyncMaster 192N 19" TFT-LCD CyberAcoustics CA-4100 4.1 Surround Speakers Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 9 80GB SATA (pair in RAID 1 on ICH5R) Antec 430W ATX 12V TruePower Antec Plus1080AMG Case

11-30-2003, 09:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
Blair Visitor, Security Team Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Flatlander Posts: 27 OS: WindowsXP	If you not having issues, I wouldn't upgrade. The suggestion to read the release notes is a good one though. What can go wrong? Just look at this post

11-30-2003, 10:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,513 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Since he doesn't say he's having any problems, and he didn't mention any desired processor upgrades, IMO it's pretty stupid to tinker with the BIOS! There really isn't anything to be gained, and you can only cause yourself grief. This seems like a no-brainer to me. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

11-30-2003, 03:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
jgvernonco Old Timer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 7,958 OS: Vista Home Premium, SP 27	Blair, I read the post... My BIOS is fine, thank you. :bandit: __________________ Donations keep TSF moving forward. Please help. http://www.myspace.com/speedbumpthecelt