ASRock Forums : When should you update bios? https://forum.asrock.com/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:19:16 +0000 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 22:40:32 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://forum.asrock.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2437 <![CDATA[ASRock Forums]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums_black.png https://forum.asrock.com/ <![CDATA[When should you update bios? : thegreywizard wrote:When should...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2437&PID=12380&title=when-should-you-update-bios#12380 Author: parsec
Subject: 2437
Posted: 15 Apr 2016 at 10:40pm

Originally posted by thegreywizard thegreywizard wrote:

When should you update bios, every time a new release is offered, or only if you're having issues with something?

I currently have an X99m Extreme4 and running a special BIOS P2.00A provided to me from Asrock so I can set ATA passwords on SSDs (I flashed both bios on my mobo to this P2.00A ) - so I do not want to lose this ability by upgrading to a newer version of bios unless it's absolutely necessary.

Everything is running fine, I haven't had a chance to try out the ATA password feature, but have faith it will work as it should.

Thanks.


In your case, unless you plan on changing to a Broadwell-E HEDT processor, there is no point in updating to the new 3.00 UEFI version. You would lose the ability to set passwords on your drives... that you aren't using... Confused

Personally, I always update to the latest UEFI version on my ASRock boards, if only as a test to insure they are working correctly. You can always change back to an earlier version, EXCEPT in a few special cases for some boards. If you cannot determine if that is the situation with your board, ask about it please! Geek
]]> Fri, 15 Apr 2016 22:40:32 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2437&PID=12380&title=when-should-you-update-bios#12380 <![CDATA[When should you update bios? : Good addition ASRock Expert. ]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2437&PID=12347&title=when-should-you-update-bios#12347 Author: Xaltar
Subject: 2437
Posted: 14 Apr 2016 at 4:37pm

Good addition ASRock Expert.]]> Thu, 14 Apr 2016 16:37:56 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2437&PID=12347&title=when-should-you-update-bios#12347 <![CDATA[When should you update bios? : Xaltar wrote:The general rule...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2437&PID=12346&title=when-should-you-update-bios#12346 Author: ASRock Expert
Subject: 2437
Posted: 14 Apr 2016 at 4:16pm

Originally posted by Xaltar Xaltar wrote:

The general rule with BIOS updates (with any manufacturer) is only do it if:

1. Your system is buggy in some way that has been discovered to be BIOS related.
2. You are upgrading your CPU or RAM and your current BIOS does not support the model you have purchased.

Basically if your system is working as it should then you don't need a BIOS update.

3. When a new OS or feature is added to Your motherboard, and no old features were taken away.

If Your System runs fine, do not update Your BIOS/UEFI without making a backup copy of Your current BIOS/UEFI.
]]> Thu, 14 Apr 2016 16:16:30 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2437&PID=12346&title=when-should-you-update-bios#12346 <![CDATA[When should you update bios? : The general rule with BIOS updates...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2437&PID=12319&title=when-should-you-update-bios#12319 Author: Xaltar
Subject: 2437
Posted: 13 Apr 2016 at 9:30pm

The general rule with BIOS updates (with any manufacturer) is only do it if:

1. Your system is buggy in some way that has been discovered to be BIOS related.
2. You are upgrading your CPU or RAM and your current BIOS does not support the model you have purchased.

Basically if your system is working as it should then you don't need a BIOS update.
]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2016 21:30:37 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2437&PID=12319&title=when-should-you-update-bios#12319 <![CDATA[When should you update bios? : lol I take it you&#039;ve had...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2437&PID=12318&title=when-should-you-update-bios#12318 Author: thegreywizard
Subject: 2437
Posted: 13 Apr 2016 at 8:48pm

lol I take it you've had issues in the past trying to do so & it bricked your mobo or something?]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2016 20:48:49 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2437&PID=12318&title=when-should-you-update-bios#12318 <![CDATA[When should you update bios? : from my experience with asrock,...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2437&PID=12316&title=when-should-you-update-bios#12316 Author: dkeone
Subject: 2437
Posted: 13 Apr 2016 at 8:15pm

from my experience with asrock, never update bios.
]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2016 20:15:41 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2437&PID=12316&title=when-should-you-update-bios#12316 <![CDATA[When should you update bios? : When should you update bios, every...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2437&PID=12314&title=when-should-you-update-bios#12314 Author: thegreywizard
Subject: 2437
Posted: 13 Apr 2016 at 5:59pm

When should you update bios, every time a new release is offered, or only if you're having issues with something?

I currently have an X99m Extreme4 and running a special BIOS P2.00A provided to me from Asrock so I can set ATA passwords on SSDs (I flashed both bios on my mobo to this P2.00A ) - so I do not want to lose this ability by upgrading to a newer version of bios unless it's absolutely necessary.

Everything is running fine, I haven't had a chance to try out the ATA password feature, but have faith it will work as it should.

Thanks.


Edited by thegreywizard - 13 Apr 2016 at 6:00pm]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2016 17:59:13 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2437&PID=12314&title=when-should-you-update-bios#12314