HOw important is it to update the BIOS??

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Vitrix9

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I was wandering Since most of my hardware is new and I am using windows 8 pro with my Asus Z77 MB. I remember using and old Intel MB awhile back I think it was a G33 chipset and I guess it was not compatible with some of my hardware and software So I Did my first BIOS update ever and then the PC would not boot up anymore. I think now it is diffrenent and there is actually a Flashback option with newer Asus Motherboards. I do not know a whole lot about it though. I am wandering would it benefit me at all to update the BIOS.
 
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Sometimes BIOS updates contain stability enhancements, security updates, performance enhancements, support for new hardware, and even CPU microcode which can further improve performance. It is a good idea to keep the BIOS updated. However, if you are overclocking, a BIOS update will remove the overclock and you will need to re-apply it, which should be done with the same kind of qualification testing you may have done with the original overclock (hardware stress-tests), because sometimes a BIOS update can either increase or decrease overclocking potential, in my experience.

BIOS updates today are much easier. Most boards will allow you to either flash it from Windows, or put the update on a flash drive and update it from a built-in...
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Unless you are exhibiting system stability issues, then I would not bother.
Usually a BIOS update is required to support additional RAM or new CPU's as it relates to that line of motherboards or some other issues like larger HDD support, fan support etc.

 
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Sometimes BIOS updates contain stability enhancements, security updates, performance enhancements, support for new hardware, and even CPU microcode which can further improve performance. It is a good idea to keep the BIOS updated. However, if you are overclocking, a BIOS update will remove the overclock and you will need to re-apply it, which should be done with the same kind of qualification testing you may have done with the original overclock (hardware stress-tests), because sometimes a BIOS update can either increase or decrease overclocking potential, in my experience.

BIOS updates today are much easier. Most boards will allow you to either flash it from Windows, or put the update on a flash drive and update it from a built-in BIOS updater. Just don't power down the machine while it's being updated and you should be fine.
 
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