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I wasn't going to take a side in this discussion, but what the heck...
It's just like HH says it: Why take the risk? Admittedly, that risk is small
if you're prepared and careful, but why take it if there's no need? BIOSes
recognize hardware attributes - beyond that they do not improve performance
or solve software problems. Sometimes, recognizing a hardware attribute
solves a problem - as it does when you install a hard disk larger than 137
GB or want to use advanced power management - but that doesn't make it a
performance improver.
I guess it comes down to your philosophy of using a computer.
Rocky
"HH" <hahunt42@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Spend some time in tech support and you will change your mind about the
> risks inviolved in BIOS flashing. Again, unless the BIOS update has an
> enhamncement or fix that the user REQUIRES, it is foolish to take that
risk.
> HH
>
> "snoopy" <snoop-dog@my-doghouse.com> wrote in message
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> > I've flashed many BIOSes without any problem. IMO many exaggerate the
> > dangers needlessly. Given proper preparation and research the operation
> is
> > not dangerous. I think the people that screw it up many times haven't
> read
> > and understand the instructions. The number of BIOS updates that go
wrong
> > is miniscule compared to how many go without a hitch. Being 7 revs
behind
> > on the BIOS is not a good thing IMO. How do you know the OP isn't
having
> > problems that are already fixed with one of the BIOS updates?
> >
> >
> > "w_tom" <w_tom1@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:40A39806.3054B3D6@hotmail.com...
> > > Before upgrading a BIOS, one must first learn what that BIOS
> > > upgrades. Answering the OP's question and yet not one
> > > responder even asked what the upgrade fixes. Answers without
> > > first learning basic facts. BIOS is a dangerous and often
> > > unnecessary operation. Most of what the BIOS does has long
> > > since been proven. Once a computer is booted, the BIOS is
> > > replaced by Operating System functions (except if using
> > > obsolete OSes such and Windows 9x/ME or DOS).
> > >
> > > Kia_Breizzze - first provide important facts. What does the
> > > upgrade fix? Computer boots just fine. Therefore most likely
> > > those upgrades only fix things you don't even have or use.
> > > First post facts. What would be fixed by that BIOS upgrade?
> > > All previous answers were just wild speculation or accurately
> > > noted the danger to maybe no benefit. First get facts. What
> > > would that upgrade accomplish?
> > >
> > > snoopy wrote:
> > > > But systems are full of unknowns until they rear their ugly head,
> > > > usually at the worse possible time. Anybody with a PC should
> > > > have overcome their fear of the unknown hehehe.
> > > >
> > > > One caveat I would include is that to never, unless absolutely
> > > > necessary, flash to a just released BIOS. Wait and see what
> > > > may have been screwed up by the new BIOS. It seems to happen
> > > > more frequently than it should. If the BIOS has been out for a
> > > > while it's probably OK. And a great time to flash (get your
> > > > mind out of the gutter!;-) is just before a reinstall of the OS.
> > > > You will already have done backups, RIGHT?!
> >
> >
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