Is there any particular order that I have to follow? I have not downloaded my latest chipset yet nor have I downloaded my latest drivers nor have I also updated to my latest BIOS. My mobo is the Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-HD3 just in case anyone was wondering.
Update BIOS first then drivers and chipset?
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ThatVietGuy
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You don't need to update the BIOS unless you're upgrading to a chip that's only supported by a BIOS update.
Everything else can be done in any order.
Everything else can be done in any order.
geofelt
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DO NOT update a bios unless it will fix a problem that is impacting you.
A failed bios can brick your motherboard.
Most of the time, a new motherboard will have the latest bios anyway.
The updates are usually for minor issues anyway.
If you think you must, update before you get too much invested in the OS install.
Use the USB update process, not the windows based process. USB is considered more reliable.
A failed bios can brick your motherboard.
Most of the time, a new motherboard will have the latest bios anyway.
The updates are usually for minor issues anyway.
If you think you must, update before you get too much invested in the OS install.
Use the USB update process, not the windows based process. USB is considered more reliable.
Ok. Maybe I will just update chipset and drivers. But just to be extra sure, can you guys check and see if the BIOS updates in this page seem significant to you? Can you tell me if they are so that I can consider if I will update my BIOS or not.
http://www.gigabyte.ph/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4727#bios
http://www.gigabyte.ph/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4727#bios
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The ones on that page refer to updates to recognize new processors and the latest has a LAN (internet) fix or improvement. I usually resell my builds, so I always update to the latest BIOS with every board after completion. And I always use the Windows app to it if available. Been doing it for years with no issues.
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