does ASUS P7P55D motherbored last Bios version (Version 2003) stable?

hi there

i new to all of this update bios thing and i just learned how to do it today (or so i hope...)

but i still too scared to give it a try because

1. i never done it before and scare to loss my mobo

2. i don't know what the stable version for it

3. scare from blackout.. (lol)

anyway i need help from other user that have the same mobo that i do and update his bios allready before (it will really help if you even update it to the last version) ... i need to know if the very last version (Version 2003) of my mobo Bios is stable for it and not case any "side effects" ... because i saw some situations in the past when people update their bios and the results was : they got blue screens nonstop in different situations ,got only black screen after the pc start up,was force to format their pc (in really rare cases), make hardwares to stop wroking, make the pc slower, and etc. i really scared to try it also beacuse i don't know if there is any way to restore the bios to it older version after i update it

my motherbored is ASUS P7P55D (normal one, not deluxe and etc) which i bought in the end of 2009

and my bios version is still the same (i never update my bios before)


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and it really old.

you can see my build at my profile.

thanks ahead to all these who will help.


p.s if you can tell me what the steps you done in order to install your bios i really appreciate it (just want to be 10000% sure that i won't do something wrong).

and sorry about my english btw

It's probably a good thing that you are scared.

A BIOS generally should not be updated unless you are having issues and have a strong reason to believe that a BIOS update will resolve those issues.

Why do you want to update the BIOS?

I have tried upgrading the BIOS for my Asus, and I found it easy to do, even though I read that I should be careful, but I didn't face any problem.

Any how I tell you what to do in case you want to upgrade it.

1. Go to Asus support page and download the latest BIOS, its usually the one at top like BIOS 224.
2. Have a USB key, reformat it, and copy the BIOS file on it.
3. Reboot the pc, and enter BIOS by pressing F4 at the ASUS splashscreen.
4. Alternatively, enter BIOS using F2 at the ASUS splashscreen, navigate to the Advanced tab, and check if you have the option Start Easy Flash.
5. Look for EZ Flash utility, and follow the instructions. It should take about a minute.

ignatzatsonic said:

It's probably a good thing that you are scared.

A BIOS generally should not be updated unless you are having issues and have a strong reason to believe that a BIOS update will resolve those issues.

Why do you want to update the BIOS?

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i have some problems that may be solve if i update my bios, like... i keep getting some black screens (the screen turn off in the middle of game and say it have no signal) randomlly in some specifics games and sometmes my modem stop being detected when i restart the pc.

these problems can be the drivers fault (that i strongly suspect after see alot of users with the same problems) but it can be something that relate to my PSU. i just notice that the bios updates fix lot of stuffs that may help me in the electricity problems, it also Improve memory compatibility
and Improve system stability, not to mation that it fix bug that make my mobo to not being able to detct my iphone (well the fix is for iPod technically .. but it probably fix it for my iphone as well)

see here the full change list ASUSTeK Computer Inc. - Motherboards- ASUS P7P55D

mach04 said:

I have tried upgrading the BIOS for my Asus, and I found it easy to do, even though I read that I should be careful, but I didn't face any problem.

Any how I tell you what to do in case you want to upgrade it.

1. Go to Asus support page and download the latest BIOS, its usually the one at top like BIOS 224.
2. Have a USB key, reformat it, and copy the BIOS file on it.
3. Reboot the pc, and enter BIOS by pressing F4 at the ASUS splashscreen.
4. Alternatively, enter BIOS using F2 at the ASUS splashscreen, navigate to the Advanced tab, and check if you have the option Start Easy Flash.
5. Look for EZ Flash utility, and follow the instructions. It should take about a minute.

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thx for your help ^^

however it very import for me to know what these "instructions" are, like.. what usually it tell you to do? i don't want to end up don't understand what the instructions meant and stop the whole setup and kill my mobo because of that.

also it will really help me if someone that allready installed that Bios Version 2003 before will reply and tell me if it work fine ...(i don't want to update the bios and end up getting BSOD and etc because the version was unstable...)

Updating the BIOS along with other hardware drivers helps ending the BSODs, thats what it helped me when I got man of it. Now its all gone and I am not facing any trouble with my pc.
The instructions are very simple, I can't remember them as its been some months ago I updated BIOS, but it doesn't need an expert to update it. All the procedure takes about a minute or so.
You can see more about it here, ASUSTeK Computer Inc.-Forum- Easiest way to FLASH BIOS Using EASY FLASH

mach04 said:

Updating the BIOS along with other hardware drivers helps ending the BSODs, thats what it helped me when I got man of it. Now its all gone and I am not facing any trouble with my pc.
The instructions are very simple, I can't remember them as its been some months ago I updated BIOS, but it doesn't need an expert to update it. All the procedure takes about a minute or so.
You can see more about it here, ASUSTeK Computer Inc.-Forum- Easiest way to FLASH BIOS Using EASY FLASH

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thx

can you plz tell me what your mobo model btw ? : ) (you don't mention it on your profile..)

also i was wondering about 3 things:

1. is it possible to update your Bios when your system is installed over 1 year? i mean.. when you install your OS you set some settings, install drivers, app and etc... does it make them to stop working if i suddenly update my Bios version ? (i saw some situations when it happend to some people.. but it really rare and probably was in old mobos...)

2. can you just update really old Bios to it last version all of the sudden? i don't need to update it step by step? like version after version?

3. is it even possible to restore the Bios older version if anything went worng?

*edit
btw are these the steps u done in the asus EZ flash tool?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pikBe8Cu6T4&feature=related

(skip to the EZ flash part and ignore the rest)

Answers to questions in order.

1) Yes Bios is seperate from the operating system. It does not effect any of the Windows 7 software.
2) Yes to latest version. It is not necessary to do in steps.
3) Yes read your manual it will tell you how to save the old bios to reinstall if necessary.

A copy of the manual can be downloaded here.> ASUSTeK Computer Inc. - Motherboards- ASUS P7P55D
Select your version of Windows then click the manual to download.
This is also where you download the new Bios.

Hopalong X said:

Answers to questions in order.

1) Yes Bios is seperate from the operating system. It does not effect any of the Windows 7 software.
2) Yes to latest version. It is not necessary to do in steps.
3) Yes read your manual it will tell you how to save the old bios to reinstall if necessary.

A copy of the manual can be downloaded here.> ASUSTeK Computer Inc. - Motherboards- ASUS P7P55D
Select your version of Windows then click the manual to download.
This is also where you download the new Bios.

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thank you very much Asus mate = D (lol)

btw... just wondering but did you update your mobo to the very last bios version ? (Version 1602 ) and everything is working fine?


our mobo modals may be different but it seem that your mobo last bios version have the same changes that my mobo bios have (at least from the change log)
so it may be the same update for both of our mobos.. (just with different version name and some little changes...)

your motherbored last bios change log:

P7P55D-E PRO 1602 BIOS
1. Improve memory compatibility
2. Improve system stability
3. Update CPU Level up function
4. Update Marvell Option ROM
5. Support new CPUs. Please refer to our website at:
ASUSTeK Computer Inc. -Support- CPU Support

size:1,05 (MBytes)
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my motherbored last bios change log:

P7P55D 2003 BIOS
1. Improve memory compatibility
2. Improve system stability
3. Update CPU Level up function
4. Update Marvell Option ROM
5. Support new CPUs. Please refer to our website at:
ASUSTeK Computer Inc. -Support- CPU Support


size: 1,02 (MBytes)

it look the same... however the MB size is different ...

As far as I know it is possible to update the BIOS at any time.
I am not sure whether its possible to restore the old BIOS, but I guess it requires the same procedure as updating, adding an older bIOS version instead of the new one.

The Youtube seems like the procedure I went through, and as you see its quite easy to update it.

And don't forget to update all the hardware drivers too, it helps to get a stable pc.

Use the Bios version for your moboard not mine. There are differences in the electronics/hardware on the mother board.

I am still using the original bios version that came with my board. I have no problems with mine.
So why update if everything works properly. I beleive it is version 8xx or 9xx maybe 10xx. I'm not sure at the moment.

If you are having problems an update of the Bios may be necessary.

Good luck
Mike

mach04 said:

As far as I know it is possible to update the BIOS at any time.
I am not sure whether its possible to restore the old BIOS, but I guess it requires the same procedure as updating, adding an older bIOS version instead of the new one.

The Youtube seems like the procedure I went through, and as you see its quite easy to update it.

And don't forget to update all the hardware drivers too, it helps to get a stable pc.

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well Nvidia drivers doing the opposite for me :\

i hope that the new bios will fix it.. though it most likely Nvidia fault like allways...

btw if i update my bios it can give random freezes, BSOD ,and etc to the system if i not used the very last drivers? cause if yes i doomed...

i dk if i using the core last driver version atm (i use the driver that come back then with the CD i got with the mobo), and i can't use my GPU last driver version because it give me ton of bugs and give my OS random freezes and etc...

ok i just installed my bios. everything seem to working fine... for now...


and i have more three questions btw... (i don't want to open new post just for 3 little questions... so i write it here...)

1. my everest show that i update my bios.. but it also show Video's bios and tell me that it 2 years old and suggest me to update it...



where do i get Video's bios? is it from the GPU drivers?


2.
what is Qualified Vendor and sata drivers? i know what it SATA but i dk they both have drivers....

what their driver do and how i install it? (is it even worth installing?)



check this link for more info
ASUSTeK Computer Inc. - Motherboards- ASUS P7P55D


3. and last, i checked my CPU driver, it seem like i have the: :Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility V9.1.1.1015 for 32/64bit Windows XP & Windows Vista & Windows 7.(WHQL)"

and asus site show that i have new update for my CPU: "Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility V9.1.1.1020 for Windows 32/64bit XP & 32/64bit Vista & 32/64bit Windows 7.(WHQL)"



my question is: can i just update chip driver ? cause i know that usually you can't just install driver over driver and expect for good results, at least from my experience with drivers (well in alot of cases i do update my drivers and nothing happend.. but still ,the best way to do it is to remove the old driver first) , also is this driver even stable? xD cause i also had experience with unstable drivers that pass their WHQL (and not just GPU ones~!!!).

thank in advance to all these who help

where do i get Video's bios?

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Leave this as it is. Do not try to change the graphics card bios.
Update your video driver when they become available if you wish.

Hopalong X said:

where do i get Video's bios?

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Leave this as it is. Do not try to change the graphics card bios.
Update your video driver when they become available if you wish.

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thanks for the advice = D.

however you still not answer my questions, and as for if i do want to change the video bios or not is up to me i think : o

all i want atm is info and that why i ask these questions to begin with... avoding these question will not help to close this post faster lol xD

Qualified vendor list is just a guideline table with RAM (memory) brands Asus has tested with the motherboard
The SATA drivers are drivers for SATA connectors on your board
Changing MB bios is one thing.. but changing a videocard bios can be dangerous and kills your warranty
You can update the intel chipset drivers.. they usually don't install much anyway but either way if you çinstall the latest you have the latest drivers

egozi44 said:

Hopalong X said:

where do i get Video's bios?

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Leave this as it is. Do not try to change the graphics card bios.
Update your video driver when they become available if you wish.

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thanks for the advice = D.

however you still not answer my questions, and as for if i do want to change the video bios or not is up to me i think : o

all i want atm is info and that why i ask these questions to begin with... avoding these question will not help to close this post faster lol xD

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If you want the video card to continue working then leave the video card Bios as it is.

Qualified vendor list is just a guideline table with RAM (memory) brands Asus has tested with the motherboard
The SATA drivers are drivers for SATA connectors on your board
Changing MB bios is one thing.. but changing a videocard bios can be dangerous and kills your warranty
You can update the intel chipset drivers.. they usually don't install much anyway but either way if you çinstall the latest you have the latest drivers

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thanks Wolfsoul
but you still don't really answered me if the Qualified Vendor and SATA are need to be instelled or if i can just leave it the way it is now xD , also i still don't understand what is Qualified Vendor and what it do can you explain it in more specifics ways that even noob user like myself would be able to understand it? xD

also

If you want the video card to continue working then leave the video card Bios as it is.

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thanks hopalong X for your concern. i will do as you suggest, however i really want to know what updateing video Bios can do IF it succeed , any specific changes? making your card to work faster? etc? xD

To ypdate the Intel chips driver you can use Intel's automatic driver update from their site. It is at the bottom left side "Automatically find drivers".

http://downloadcenter.intel.com/default.aspx?lang=eng

The qualiofied vendor list is a document.. now how would you install a document
Installing the intel matrix storage driver might improve your hard disk speeds
And the jmicron driver is a driver for a STA controller on your board that's not part of the intel ones.. when you look in your motherboard manual there is a groudn plan of your board somewhere On that plan you will see one sata connector that's apart from the rest, at the bottom right I think, and that's the jmicron one So if you plan to use that one you can install the driver