update BIOS

[Sniper82]

Is it possible by just updating the BIOS it can fix problems with memory erroring in memtest86? Had a stick of memory that would error in the same spot on the same test that would do it ever 2-3 passes. It was like ever 3 it passed it would error once.

After updating the BIOS it passed 11 times with no errors.

 

[stevty2889]

Yes, it is possible.

 

[Unkno]

yes it can. BIOS update can fix many problems, such as random BSODs

 

[5t3v0]

Is it not a bit risky to update the BIOS if the machine is unstable? I've always wondered if I should revert any overclocking back to stock before updating the BIOS or is that just overkill?

 

[Heckler 5th]

Originally posted by: 5t3v0
Is it not a bit risky to update the BIOS if the machine is unstable? I've always wondered if I should revert any overclocking back to stock before updating the BIOS or is that just overkill?

no, that's good advice.

 

[5t3v0]

Its a bit of pain though with all the memory timings tuned to the nth degree, especially when I dont trust my spd values :frown:

 

[Sniper82]

Originally posted by: 5t3v0
Is it not a bit risky to update the BIOS if the machine is unstable? I've always wondered if I should revert any overclocking back to stock before updating the BIOS or is that just overkill?

Your suppose to load default in bios before and after the flash. I think your even suppose to clear CMOS afterwards. Either way on DFI I can save my current BIOS settings before loading defaults. One of the best features DFI offers.

Heck it allows multiple BIOS saves.

 

[5t3v0]

No fancy stuff like that with Epox. I have to manually set the fecker each time