BIOS update worthwhile?  


  1. chefduane
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    BIOS update worthwhile?


    All, I am running an ASUS M5A97r2.0 with bios rev. 2601 dated 3/24/15. On the ASUS support page the latest bios is rev 2603 dated 7/24/15 (no updates since then.) 2603 was released to "improve system stability" and I know that usually means a really minor tweak on something. But, being as anal as I am I really think I want to be running the latest version. Would in really be worthwhile to update my bios just to be able to say I am on the latest version, or do you all think its a waste of time? I'm maybe trying to talk myself out of it.
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  3. whs
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    I never update my BIOS. And mine is from 07
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  4. ThrashZone
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    Hi,
    Unless you're having problems I'd leave the bios alone
    One exception to that is if asus has a bios updater utility that downloads and installs the new bios for you
    If not it's a dang good way to create a large paperweight :)

    I agree I have two machines on 2009 bios without any issues at all
    New asus x99 sabertooth is on it's original bios which I believe there have been a few new bios releases but asus did not make it as easy as I would want it to be and the instructions are not very clear either.
    So with that in mind I say = Pass
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  6. cornemuse
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    In 30+ years, (well, since one could actually update their bios), I have never done so. No problems, yet.

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  7. chefduane
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    Okay. Thanks for the feedback. I think I'll leave well enough alone!
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