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BIOS version

rmg1
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I've been wandering around the internet, and apparently there may be an updated version of my BIOS (current version is Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG).
Is it worth upgrading, and can I cause any problems if I do and it goes wrong?
:wall: Flagellation, necrophilia and bestiality - Am I flogging a dead horse? :wall:

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  • fwor
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    It would probably be worth looking at the release notes to see what has been changed in later releases than the one you have.

    If there's nothing that you need then I wouldn't, as there is a small but real risk that the update will not complete, leaving you with a motherboard that won't work again.
  • rmg1
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    Thanks for that - I'll have a look and see what's on the update.
    :wall: Flagellation, necrophilia and bestiality - Am I flogging a dead horse? :wall:

    Any posts are my opinion and only that. Please read at your own risk.
  • [Deleted User]
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    It's a good case for "if it isn't broke, don't fix it" because if it goes wrong for any reason then you're left with a machine that won't boot up. Even the motherboard manufacturers only advise you to do it if you're having problems.
  • rmg1
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    Probably a stupid question - but will an updated BIOS get my machine to recognise High Density memory?
    :wall: Flagellation, necrophilia and bestiality - Am I flogging a dead horse? :wall:

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