A BIOS update can also include newer CPU support, different memory support, and fixes for peripheral devices (hanging with certain video cards, sound cards, etc).
So unless you're having these problems (or if you know for a fact a new BIOS will support a faster CPU you want to use), like Ben said don't flash it. Sometimes flashing the BIOS can actually cause problems. -Clint God Bless Us All Clint Hamilton, Owner http://OrpheusComputing.com � ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ben Moore" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> It does get confusing. If you want to know a lot of information about your computer, you can download a small program from Belarc http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html that will identify most of the hardware on your machine including the model number of your motherboard. I don't think you ever gave a reason why you want to upgrade your bios. With bios the "if ain't broke don't fix it" approach is always the best way. So unless you have something specific you want to do with your computer that a bios upgrade will allow you to do, don't do it. The $60 thing is a whole different upgrade than just upgrading the bios version from your motherboard manufacturer and not something you should even consider. If you find the model number of your motherboard and then go to the gigabyte site that Clint mentioned you can look and see the changes for each version of the bios for your motherboard. The only change I know that might be useful would be the ability to use hard drives up the 40 GB. Ben Moore ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I think I better let things alone. It's all too confusing to me. > > Tom ============= PCWorks Mailing List ================= Don't see your post? Check our posting guidelines & make sure you've followed proper posting procedures, http://pcworkers.com/rules.htm Contact list owner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Unsubscribing and other changes: http://pcworkers.com =====================================================
