26-11-2024, 07:04
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cf.addict
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Bios update question
I've not installed the past 3 bios released for my pc.
Can I just now install the latest bios and will it have the updates released in the bios released before?
Thanks
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26-11-2024, 07:39
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cf.mega poster
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Re: Bios update question
You go for the latest one, it should include the benefits of all the previous.
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26-11-2024, 08:06
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Just a Geek
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Re: Bios update question
Only update the bios if you have a problem or you are updating a 13th/14th gens intel microcode to stop it frying
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26-11-2024, 09:03
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Re: Bios update question
I update regularly. I also manually update drivers. The manufacturers support page isn't soo good at times. My WiFi drivers from manufacturer support slowed my connection considerably but since updating manually I get lightening fast connection speeds. Having said that driver booster broke my touchpad. Only a manufacturer driver worked. Luckily I just rolled back problem solved.
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26-11-2024, 22:43
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Re: Bios update question
I've not updated my bios in 9 months. I really should but it's all running fine.
You can usually go for the lastest one, however on occasion they may have a prerequisite that you need the previous one installed. It will tell you on the site if that's the case.
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27-11-2024, 03:17
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Re: Bios update question
Not updated mine .... ever.
Dont see the point TBH, its working fine.
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27-11-2024, 10:11
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An Awesome Dude
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I was just gonna ask Paul whats the benefit of changing BIOS??
I recently got a BIOS date reader and my BIOS date is 4 May 2000...
Whats the difference in BIOS??
Are the newer ones faster?? (The Kernal can process stuff faster??)
Please forgive me,I dont really know........
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27-11-2024, 10:44
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Just a Geek
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Re: Bios update question
microcode fixes, added support for new hardware, bug fixes all the normal stuff
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27-11-2024, 10:45
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Smeghead
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Re: Bios update question
Well on newer motherboards that deal with a lot. The updates can fix small issues with certain CPUs, improve RAM compatibility and supported speeds. Support newer CPUs released on same chips etc and other improvements.
This is what changed on the most recent bios for my motherboard.
Quote:
"1. Include Turbo Game Mode: Enhance performance in certain games.
2. Update AGESA Version to Combo AM5 PI 1.2.0.2a: Enhance compatibility and performance
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and a previous one
Quote:
1. Update AGESA version to Combo AM5 PI 1.0.0.7.a
2. Support 48/24GB high-density DDR5 memory module.
3. Memory QVL amended to account for AMD 1.3V SoC voltage limit.
4. EXPO/XMP prompt notice removed.
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So it varies a lot. Sometimes simply improvements to stability etc. When AM5 for AMD first released RAM compatibility was bad and the speed it safely worked at was not great. There was also a lot of issues around running 4 sticks of DDR5 rather than 2.
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27-11-2024, 10:45
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An Awesome Dude
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Thanx Guys 
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