Some questions about RIVE (not black ediition)

[Orici]

I currently have:
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RIVE (not black edition) with BIOS version 3404

• Should i flash BIOS to the newest version before IVB-E was introduced ? (BIOS version 4206)
  
• How does this motherboard work good with Win8/8.1 ?
  
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[Arne_Saknussemm]

I don't think there is any point in flashing BIOS if you have no problems....and Win 8 and 8.1 work perfectly...though they are very sensitive to BSODs if you are overclocking. A few BSODs and it is best to clean install Win 8 or 8.1but if you are using PC normally fast boot etc. is great...

[Orici]

Arne Saknussemm wrote:
I don't think there is any point in flashing BIOS if you have no problems....and Win 8 and 8.1 work perfectly...though they are very sensitive to BSODs if you are overclocking. A few BSODs and it is best to clean install Win 8 or 8.1but if you are using PC normally fast boot etc. is great...

Ok. I'm currently using windows 7 but can get Windows 8.1 for free if i want.
Why do i need to reinstall windowss 8 if an overclock is not stable?

[Arne_Saknussemm]

If you are setting up an OC or testing limits of an OC benchmarking you will often push into territory where a few BSODs happen...this can pretty effectively scramble Win 8 whereas Win 7 was more resistant. Performance of Win 8 can suffer a lot...so a fresh install sets you up again. As I say this is just of importance testing a new OC or after crashing a few times benchmarking....

[Orici]

Arne Saknussemm wrote:
If you are setting up an OC or testing limits of an OC benchmarking you will often push into territory where a few BSODs happen...this can pretty effectively scramble Win 8 whereas Win 7 was more resistant. Performance of Win 8 can suffer a lot...so a fresh install sets you up again. As I say this is just of importance testing a new OC or after crashing a few times benchmarking....

I have somemore questions:
I'm planning on installing win 8 in UEFI mode and looking at the guide http://rog.asus.com/220572013/rampage-motherboards/rampage-iv-uefi-boot-installation-guide-on-window... i get confused.

Do i need secure boot for the performance benefits of UEFI installation because i dont see how secure boot works in this guide?

Is all i need to install in UEFI mode:

Boot my USB tumbdrive in UEFI mode and just install windows?

[Praz]

Hello

CSM needs to be set to disabled and boot from your USB device wit the UEFI prefix. The default setting for Secure Boot should be fine.

[Orici]

Praz wrote:
Hello

CSM needs to be set to disabled and boot from your USB device wit the UEFI prefix. The default setting for Secure Boot should be fine.

So:

1) Disable CSM
2) Boot USB in UEFI mode
3) Install windows 8

and i dont need to change or do anything with the secure boot settings?

[Praz]

Orici wrote:
and i dont need to change or do anything with the secure boot settings?

Hello

No, you should not need to change any Secure Boot settings.