Whether to update newly bought mobo?

[Net_User]

Hello,

I would want to get an advice from BIOS pros.
I have just bought a Maximus IX mobo, and it says the BIOS is of 0505 version from Aug 2016.

Should I update it right away to 0801? Or better leave it as is?

[Arne_Saknussemm]

I would certainly start it up as it is...make sure everything is working...

Maximus ix what by the way? If that is the earliest BIOS for that board and it sounds like it is...then I would say in that case it would probably be good to update to the latest...

0906 is the latest for those boards I thought

[Chino]

The thermal control function has been improved in the 0801 BIOS. So you should at least update to that revision then decide on future revisions.