I updated my Bios.

[Kerozen1973]

I updated my Bios to the first 3 versions and apparently I have no more problem. In fact, there is not much point in updating the Bios.

[Phénomènes Mystiques]

Some BIOS will be broken especially if it is a new chip-set. Some BIOS are Beta and are no good at all. I always tell people to wait at least 6 months for the BIOS revisions to become mature and debugged and never to use Beta BIOS versions. It is also good to save the stable BIOS on a properly formatted USB - just in case of malfunctions and BIOS re-flashing.

The point of updating a BIOS is for system performance improvements, RAM compatibility and performance improvements, and security improvements/enhancements.

Tip:
Use the stable BIOS until it becomes unstable and re-flashing fails. That is when you should update the BIOS or if hardware upgrades need those BIOS updates for compatibility.

[Raoul]

Seen this a lot where the original bios the motherboard shipped with at release will be the most stable no matter what because the manufacturer would've gone through the hassle of testing it properly but later revisions lack that same testing and quality so just goes back to the cost cutting they end up doing. I suppose they've gotten better and streamlined over time but the golden rule has always been don't update if it ain't broken.

[skOsH♥]

Originally posted by Kerozen1973:

I updated my Bios to the first 3 versions and apparently I have no more problem. In fact, there is not much point in updating the Bios.

There is a point in updating the BIOS

It's basic input output system

If that gets significantly corrupted or messed up, your whole computer will struggle to even display letters after you type.

Updating the BIOS is extremely important. Not doing so is like saying "f you" to how computers function, but wanting them to function anyway.

[KalGimpa]

Originally posted by d¢:

Originally posted by Kerozen1973:

I updated my Bios to the first 3 versions and apparently I have no more problem. In fact, there is not much point in updating the Bios.

There is a point in updating the BIOS

It's basic input output system

If that gets significantly corrupted or messed up, your whole computer will struggle to even display letters after you type.

Updating the BIOS is extremely important. Not doing so is like saying "f you" to how computers function, but wanting them to function anyway.

i did a quick search because i remember it like raoul

not that you shouldn't do it

just that there is little reason if everything is working fine

this

When Should You Update Your BIOS?

BIOS updates generally don’t boost performance, but they can fix bugs related to specific hardware or add compatibility for new devices.

Motherboard manufacturers warn against updating your motherboard if your PC is working normally. Risks of updating your BIOS include corruption if power is lost during the minutes-long update or if a crash occurs. Updating also resets BIOS settings to their default values, which could impact system stability.

is from intel

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/gaming/resources/how-to-update-bios.html

[Introverted Gamer]

Originally posted by Kerozen1973:

Updating the BIOS is extremely important. Not doing so is like saying "f you" to how computers function, but wanting them to function anyway.

Nah, updating UEFI/BIOS isn't really important. Motherboard manufactures don't recommend updating it unless it is absolutely necessary like a new CPU Support, things like that. Also updating it won't increase performance anything if everything is working correctly. Sometimes updating it will make it worse like certain features get removed or bugs may even pop up.

[emoticorpse]

I'll be honest, I'm not sure OP's issue is the updated bios as much as some other factor going on in his setup/configuration.

But, if it helped his troubles I think he might as well blame the bios and just move on and no big deal since troubleshooting everything else might take a while if we even figure it out. But with that mentality leaves a chance that he runs into an issue in the future that an updated bios COULD fix but won't because of a fear that the old bios was the only stable one.

[Kerozen1973]

I am able to change my setup but my legal protector doesn't want that I am touching it lol... Then I am seeking others ways for having my own power lol... Into my bank account I have enough money to change my computer without building mine lol...

[Azza ☠]

The motherboard BIOS updates greatly depend on what hardware you are using with it. Most BIOS updates will add microcode for later model CPUs and RAM sticks to function correctly. A few BIOS updates will add additional security, stability and/or performance improvements.

What motherboard are you using?

You should check in the BIOS Change Log to see if an update is worth your time or not.

Look for things such as:
- Improve system stability and compatibility for the next-gen processors
- Support for Windows 11
- Fix the compatibility and instability issues when configuring RAID for high-capacity storage
- Addition RAM compatibility
- Security enhancement
- Bug fixes
- Improved battery life (if a laptop)
(etc)

Now if you are still running upon older hardware, when the BIOS update is just to support newer hardware, then of course it won't change anything... until you come to performing a hardware upgrade and finding it won't boot or barely functions with low performance just to be able to run it, without the BIOS updated.

[cSg|mc-Hotsauce]

Originally posted by Introverted Gamer:

Originally posted by Kerozen1973:

Updating the BIOS is extremely important. Not doing so is like saying "f you" to how computers function, but wanting them to function anyway.

Nah, updating UEFI/BIOS isn't really important. Motherboard manufactures don't recommend updating it unless it is absolutely necessary like a new CPU Support, things like that. Also updating it won't increase performance anything if everything is working correctly. Sometimes updating it will make it worse like certain features get removed or bugs may even pop up.

You didn't hear about the Gigabyte MB bios fiasco?

[Azza ☠]

Originally posted by cSg|mc-Hotsauce:

Originally posted by Introverted Gamer:

Nah, updating UEFI/BIOS isn't really important. Motherboard manufactures don't recommend updating it unless it is absolutely necessary like a new CPU Support, things like that. Also updating it won't increase performance anything if everything is working correctly. Sometimes updating it will make it worse like certain features get removed or bugs may even pop up.

You didn't hear about the Gigabyte MB bios fiasco?

:summercat2023:

As an IT Security Expert, I would highly recommend people update their BIOS to at least protect from the Meltdown and Spectre exploit security vulnerabilities. That was patched back in 2018, but if you are still using an older BIOS, you are insecure. Given Windows updates had patched it as well at a software level for those that don't, with a slight performance drop and then Google's mitigation to avoid that performance drop.

Any security, stability or performance mentioned under the BIOS change log is worthwhile. What you don't need to BIOS update for is newer hardware, if you are never going to use that hardware. Most people however end up clueless with why their motherboard doesn't boot or runs terribly, when trying to upgrade it's hardware later on, because they never updated the BIOS (and it's better to do it before swapping the hardware, than afterwards). You will be surprised how many people return RAM sticks or even pull out a new CPU claiming it's not working correctly. Perhaps send it off to a repair shop, they just update the BIOS and send it back with a few hundred dollar service fee.

[cSg|mc-Hotsauce]

Originally posted by Azza ☠:

Originally posted by cSg|mc-Hotsauce:

You didn't hear about the Gigabyte MB bios fiasco?

As an IT Security Expert, I would highly recommend people update their BIOS to at least protect from the Meltdown and Spectre exploit security vulnerabilities. That was patched back in 2018, but if you are still using an older BIOS, you are insecure.

Any security, stability or performance mentioned under the BIOS change log is worthwhile. What you don't need to BIOS update for is newer hardware, if you are never going to use that hardware. Most people however end up clueless with why their motherboard doesn't boot or runs terribly, when trying to upgrade it's hardware later on, because they never updated the BIOS (and it's better to do it before swapping the hardware, than afterwards). You will be surprised how many people return RAM sticks or even pull out a new CPU claiming it's not working correctly. Perhaps send it off to a repair shop, they just update the BIOS and send it back with a few hundred dollar service fee.

https://www.pcgamer.com/if-youve-got-a-modern-gigabyte-motherboard-theres-a-bios-setting-you-need-to-disable-to-avoid-pcs-latest-security-calamity/

My MB was released in 2021.

[Azza ☠]

Originally posted by cSg|mc-Hotsauce:

Originally posted by Azza ☠:

As an IT Security Expert, I would highly recommend people update their BIOS to at least protect from the Meltdown and Spectre exploit security vulnerabilities. That was patched back in 2018, but if you are still using an older BIOS, you are insecure.

Any security, stability or performance mentioned under the BIOS change log is worthwhile. What you don't need to BIOS update for is newer hardware, if you are never going to use that hardware. Most people however end up clueless with why their motherboard doesn't boot or runs terribly, when trying to upgrade it's hardware later on, because they never updated the BIOS (and it's better to do it before swapping the hardware, than afterwards). You will be surprised how many people return RAM sticks or even pull out a new CPU claiming it's not working correctly. Perhaps send it off to a repair shop, they just update the BIOS and send it back with a few hundred dollar service fee.

https://www.pcgamer.com/if-youve-got-a-modern-gigabyte-motherboard-theres-a-bios-setting-you-need-to-disable-to-avoid-pcs-latest-security-calamity/

My MB was released in 2021.

:summercat2023:

Yeah, was aware of that too. However, it's not the BIOS update itself. Ideally you should manually download a BIOS and flash it to an USB to boot upon the motherboard BIOS slot itself (a red USB slots these days).

The issue with Gigabyte is was with their automatic updating app, which could download and install it for you, without any user interaction even required. They didn't even encrypt the connection (only HTTP) and it got easily man-in-the-middle exploited to be able to download and install whatever.