Does my Mobo and CPU need a Bios update?

Theminecraftaddict555 · Jun 9, 2015

I recently checked the gigabyte websites and they have new revision version 2.0 and 2.1?
When I check the CPU support list it says that the bios version is F1 and FA while my version is F7?

Do i need to update my bios and cpu even when they are working just fine?

CPU: Intel Pentium G3220
Mobo:http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=5109#ov

Site for the updates and bios: http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4791#dl

GhislainG · Jun 9, 2015

If your BIOS is F7, then your motherboard is rev. 1.1 or rev. 1.0. BIOS F7 supports the Pentium G3220.

Theminecraftaddict555 · Jun 9, 2015

GhislainG :

So there is no need to update my Mobo bios since my cpu runs fine and it has the version it needs correct?

RandomTox · Jun 9, 2015

General advice from motherboard makers is. If your Computer works fine do not upgrade your BIOS. There is always a risk when upgrading that something goes wrong. If so, you will need to buy a new Motherboard.

Theminecraftaddict555 · Jun 9, 2015

RandomTox :

Yeah my computer seems to be running fine just two bsod that happened like a month or two ago but never happened again and it didn't seem to relate to any of my components or the compatiblity of my cpu

RandomTox · Jun 9, 2015

BSOD can have all sorts of reasons even fluctuations on the power outlet. Also could be driver/software related, not always hardware. I would keep it this way untill you really run into more problems and then considder BIOS upgrade.
Even then, look at the newer BIOS if it fixes the problem you have on the website from the brand of you Motherboard.
In general they have a readme file that says what problems it fixes.

Theminecraftaddict555 · Jun 9, 2015

RandomTox :

Where would I find that readme file besides from downloading it

RandomTox · Jun 9, 2015

Here....on the right side
http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4737#bios

And read the top part on this page
http://www.gigabyte.com/webpage/20/HowToReflashBIOS.html
Saying....If you do not encounter any system instability or bugs with the current BIOS version, we suggest that you keep it.

Theminecraftaddict555 · Jun 9, 2015

RandomTox :

Yep I know, I have not had any instability or bugs yet...

Now how do I check my motherboard bios version? Would I find it on CPU Z?

GhislainG · Jun 9, 2015

Theminecraftaddict555 :

That's correct.

GhislainG · Jun 9, 2015

Theminecraftaddict555 :

Yes, but you posted you had that version; therefore you had to check it in CPU-Z or in the BIOS.

Theminecraftaddict555 · Jun 9, 2015

GhislainG :

Theminecraftaddict555 :

Yes, but you posted you had that version; therefore you had to check it in CPU-Z or in the BIOS.

Oh yeah LOL my mistake....

RandomTox · Jun 9, 2015

If you have the manual....read it. There it says how to find your revision moldel number.
If you don't have the manual.....
http://download.gigabyte.asia/FileList/Manual/mb_manual_ga-h81m-h_v1.1_e.pdf
2nd page it says where to look

GhislainG · Jun 9, 2015

You'll see rev. 1.0 or 1.1 printed close to the model number. It doesn't matter since 1.0 and 1.1 use the same BIOS.

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