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BIOS update

niwrad33
Level 7

‎01-14-2013 05:38 PM - last edited on ‎03-06-2024 10:20 PM by Community Admin

do you think it is necessary to update BIOS even if you don't have any problems encountered in your motherboard?
i7 3770k @ 4.0 | Corsair H60 | Maximus V Gene | 4gb x 4 Crucial Ballistix Elite | Asus GTX 660ti TOP | Corsair Force GT 120gb | WD Caviar Black 1TB | Seasonic x-660 | Fractal Design Define Mini |
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Krindor
Level 11

‎01-14-2013 07:01 PM

Why fix it if there is no problem? :cool:
Unless there is something major that is included in the BIOS update (That you need) I would say there is no need to update the BIOS if you don't have any problems that is.
| Chassi: Phantom Fulltower White Edition | Mobo: Maximus V Extreme | CPU: i7 3770k
| Memory: 2x8gb G.Skill Trident X 2400mhz | GPU: PNY Geforce GTX 670 | PSU: NZXT Hale 90 750w
| SSD: Intel 120gb 330 series (OS) | Intel 120gb 330 series (Games n stuff)
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niwrad33
Level 7

‎01-14-2013 09:59 PM

i'm thinking right now because my current BIOS don't support ROG Exchange...
i7 3770k @ 4.0 | Corsair H60 | Maximus V Gene | 4gb x 4 Crucial Ballistix Elite | Asus GTX 660ti TOP | Corsair Force GT 120gb | WD Caviar Black 1TB | Seasonic x-660 | Fractal Design Define Mini |
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HotSauceOnPasta
Level 8

‎01-21-2013 02:03 PM

On the other hand, why not have the latest and greatest? :cool: Since ASUS went through all the trouble building, testing and releasing a new version, I think we should all show gratitude by flashing it! 😄 Every newer version brings some stability and/or bug fixes and I couldn't sleep at night thinking whether a few of those might apply to my system or not, so I flash! 😛
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Zka17
Level 16

‎01-21-2013 02:10 PM

Well, until it satisfies you (doing what you need), stick to the version you have right now... - the reason you don't have to jump immediately on new BIOS releases is that flashing can go bad... a small power surge or outage while you're doing it and you rendered your mobo useless...

In the case you need some new feature, then yes, you do have to update the BIOS... be sure that you have the right BIOS version and read some guides before you would do it!
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