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Hi ,

I have P5N-E SLi with BIOS 0608. Since I got my MBO several BIOS updates have available. I plan on updating my BIOS, but I have some questions.
Here is the BIOS download page : http://support.asus.com/download/d [...] 5N-E%20SLI

Now,the newest BIOS (0901) states only enhanced memory compatibility.
My question is ,are the other updates from previous BIOS versions available in this one(like X-Fi compatibility and E8x00 series from BIOS versions 0801 and 0803 respectiveliy)?

No reply from the Asus support.

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More than likely i would have thought. Why is it ur updating? planning an upgrade, trouble overclocking? If not and ur comp is running fine i wud leave it. You can seriously balls up your mobo if something goes wrong during flashing it.

I run 0803 and have no probs with it, thus far anyway :)

Reply to Matt26LFC

I am planing on buying X-Fi Xtreme Gamer sound card.
One BIOS version states solved problems with X-Fi soundcards (and Razer Copperhead mouse) so i thought to kill two flies with one stone :) and update to the newest BIOS version,so that I may buy e8x00.

The Asus support didn't return my mail,about this issue, and I would like to know, does the new BIOS version contain updates from all previous versions?!

First I'll get the soundcard, and if there is a problem, I'll update BIOS. But to what version? That is why I started this post.

Thanks for the reply.

Reply to Eric Tardes

I shud imagine that they do, cant see why they wouldn't.

also if u want the wolfie you'll need at least 0803 previous versions of the BIOS dont support it. that particular verions you noted says it increases compatibilty with that card, cud b you;d b fine without, however u want a 45nm cpu you'll need 0803.

id download and install that.

Reply to Matt26LFC

Yes i'm aware of that fact, that BIOS version 0703 doesn't support wolfendale CPU. But does nhe 0803 resolve problems with X-Fi sound cards?
I also think that the newer BIOS versions should contain previous updates, but I can't find that information,and I want to be 100% sure.

Hope somebody knows?!

Thanks for the reply.

Reply to Eric Tardes

the new version will include all other updates, unless they removed some. Word of caution: BE CAREFUL while updating. I had that board, and turned it into a plastic frisbee after a failed BIOS update attempt. Cross fingers, say a prayer, and for the sake of everything holy, don't touch the computer while it's flashing the BIOS. If it fails, you have to send the board in and wait for a replacement, since the BIOS chip is soldered to the board.

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Reply to jeremyrailton

flashed mine and went ok, but yes u must b careful.

jus booted into windows @3.63Ghz on that board (E6420 2.13GhzStock) 1.5vcore though lol gonna test for stability and hope my temps dont go off the chart lol

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