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habba
02-12-2001, 06:32 AM
I'm upgrading CPU from 300 to 600 on an AT mobo. Everything working good. Should I bother with updating the BIOS.
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habba
02-12-2001, 06:34 AM
wrong face I'm experimenting :-
drizzle
02-12-2001, 06:40 AM
If it isn't broken, don't fix it! http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif

Either the webpage of the manufacturer or a readme file with the BIOS update should say what the update addresses. If the update doesn't fix any *problems* you may be having or add anything that you really need, I'd recommend just leaving it as is.
justy
02-12-2001, 06:51 AM
ditto,

If it isn't broke, leave well alone.

All the best, Justy.
habba
02-12-2001, 08:12 AM
thanks for the simple wisdom
bdunn
02-12-2001, 08:54 AM
BIOS updates re usually to support new hardware, fix bugs or add new features. I have updated the BIOS on many machines to support previously unsupported CPUs or to be able to boot from a CD-ROM or ZIP.
GroundZero3
02-12-2001, 10:47 AM
wouldn't update my bio anymore. i update my abit and now i have a $70 paper weight. new bios chips are like 60 bucks!!

JaYsin