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BIOS upgrade
Just because there is an update to BIOS, should one attempt the update?
What would be the benefit? What "could" go wrong? Why would the manufacturer make it so difficult for the average Joe and Joelynn? Kevin |
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Kevin,
Just because there is an update to BIOS, should one attempt the update? No, not unless the updated bios offers some additional features required by you as a user such as support for a faster processor than when initially shipped and you wish to swap out your current cpu and install the faster one that is now supported. What would be the benefit? See previous What could go wrong? Lots including ending up with a PC little better than a high cost doorstop requiring a repair beyond the competence of most and most likely needing the motherboard if not the complete PC being returned to the manufacturer for repair. Why would the manufacturer make it so difficult for the average Joe and Joelynn? See reply above. -- Mike Maltby MS-MVP General Mailbox wrote: Just because there is an update to BIOS, should one attempt the update? What would be the benefit? What "could" go wrong? Why would the manufacturer make it so difficult for the average Joe and Joelynn? Kevin |
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Thank you for your time and advise! Have a great day!
Kevin "Mike M" wrote in message ... Kevin, Just because there is an update to BIOS, should one attempt the update? No, not unless the updated bios offers some additional features required by you as a user such as support for a faster processor than when initially shipped and you wish to swap out your current cpu and install the faster one that is now supported. What would be the benefit? See previous What could go wrong? Lots including ending up with a PC little better than a high cost doorstop requiring a repair beyond the competence of most and most likely needing the motherboard if not the complete PC being returned to the manufacturer for repair. Why would the manufacturer make it so difficult for the average Joe and Joelynn? See reply above. -- Mike Maltby MS-MVP General Mailbox wrote: Just because there is an update to BIOS, should one attempt the update? What would be the benefit? What "could" go wrong? Why would the manufacturer make it so difficult for the average Joe and Joelynn? Kevin |
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