ASRock Forums : Updating BIOS .. please advise https://forum.asrock.com/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:24:15 +0000 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 01:21:22 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://forum.asrock.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3497 <![CDATA[ASRock Forums]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums_black.png https://forum.asrock.com/ <![CDATA[Updating BIOS .. please advise : high on life ]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3497&PID=17254&title=updating-bios-please-advise#17254 Author: GhostSalad
Subject: 3497
Posted: 29 Sep 2016 at 1:21am

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Subject: 3497
Posted: 28 Sep 2016 at 8:01pm

Originally posted by GhostSalad GhostSalad wrote:

''ASRock Beta version BIOS are designed for the users who are seeking to achieve the best performance out of their PCs such as gamers, overclocking lovers and PC enthusiasts''.

Source:
http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z77%20Extreme4/?cat=Beta


Well, BIOSes solve a technical issue someone encounters. Yet for a User to believe they will get a free 10fps just by updating their BIOS, well ......... it's due time they get off that blunt and pass it this way Tongue
]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2016 20:01:08 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3497&PID=17242&title=updating-bios-please-advise#17242 <![CDATA[Updating BIOS .. please advise : Thankyou gents for the prompt...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3497&PID=17231&title=updating-bios-please-advise#17231 Author: GhostSalad
Subject: 3497
Posted: 28 Sep 2016 at 5:55pm

Thankyou gents for the prompt replies. What I conclude from the above discussion is NOT to update it as its performing normally. I was just looking at these BETA BIOS versions and was tempted to do so, since the description says

''ASRock Beta version BIOS are designed for the users who are seeking to achieve the best performance out of their PCs such as gamers, overclocking lovers and PC enthusiasts''.

Source:
http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z77%20Extreme4/?cat=Beta
]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2016 17:55:02 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3497&PID=17231&title=updating-bios-please-advise#17231 <![CDATA[Updating BIOS .. please advise : It has all been said here already...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3497&PID=17226&title=updating-bios-please-advise#17226 Author: Xaltar
Subject: 3497
Posted: 28 Sep 2016 at 5:20pm

It has all been said here already but I will post my agreement. BIOS flashing should only be undertaken if there is an issue that effects you that a new version solves. In general most of my systems run the same BIOS I purchased them with unless I needed to update for CPU or RAM support reasons.

Also very important is:

Originally posted by Wardog Wardog wrote:

And speaking of bad flashes, ONLY use the Instant Flash method if and when you do decide to. Far FAR less chance of hosing a BIOS flash than the other two risky methods
]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2016 17:20:07 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3497&PID=17226&title=updating-bios-please-advise#17226 <![CDATA[Updating BIOS .. please advise : Personally, it&#039;s my belief...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3497&PID=17224&title=updating-bios-please-advise#17224 Author: wardog
Subject: 3497
Posted: 28 Sep 2016 at 5:07pm

Personally, it's my belief that if it's running fine, that's not a time to update.

A newer BIOS is no panacea that would gain you any more noticeable performance.

Plus you run a risk of a bad flash.


And speaking of bad flashes, ONLY use the Instant Flash method if and when you do decide to. Far FAR less chance of hosing a BIOS flash than the other two risky methods.

HTH


]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2016 17:07:51 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3497&PID=17224&title=updating-bios-please-advise#17224 <![CDATA[Updating BIOS .. please advise : As long as your system is running...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3497&PID=17223&title=updating-bios-please-advise#17223 Author: Silvest
Subject: 3497
Posted: 28 Sep 2016 at 5:03pm

As long as your system is running fine, it is not recommended to update your bios.]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2016 17:03:36 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3497&PID=17223&title=updating-bios-please-advise#17223 <![CDATA[Updating BIOS .. please advise : Hello everyone I have a query...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3497&PID=17221&title=updating-bios-please-advise#17221 Author: GhostSalad
Subject: 3497
Posted: 28 Sep 2016 at 4:56pm

Hello everyone Smile

I have a query regarding updating BIOS, its my 1st time updating a BIOS. I have a z77 extreme 4 mobo and its currently showing BIOS ver. P2.0 ... my question is DO I need to update to the latest one ? right now my system is stable, no abnormal behavior .. any benefit of updating it ?

thanks
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