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BIOS Update for New GPU Install?

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Hi LinusTechTips Community,

 

I was wondering if I would need to update the BIOS of a motherboard to recognize a graphics card that did not exist when the BIOS was released by the motherboard's manufacturer?

 

 

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this would only be the case for extremely old and specific OEM motherboards. Consumer boards from the likes of MSI or Gigabyte would not need any new BIOS versions.

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You wont need it in 99% of the time.

But I always recommend a up to date everything. Therefore also BIOS.

You know: stability, security, (maybe) performance, compatibility...

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5 minutes ago, NZgamer said:

Usually you don't need to

 

4 minutes ago, Fasauceome said:

this would only be the case for extremely old and specific OEM motherboards. Consumer boards from the likes of MSI or Gigabyte would not need any new BIOS versions.

 

1 minute ago, Metallus97 said:

You wont need it in 99% of the time.

But I always recommend a up to date everything. Therefore also BIOS.

You know: stability, security, (maybe) performance, compatibility...

 

 

I would prefer not to run a BIOS update flash since it could potentially brick the motherboard in the case that the flash fails.

 

The motherboard which I am referring to in this question is an older HP OEM motherboard:        https://www.amazon.com/HP-536458-001-8000-Elite-Motherboard/dp/B00MHVBUR2

Hope this information post was helpful  ?,

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1 minute ago, Boomwebsearch said:

 

 

 

 

I would prefer not to run a BIOS update flash since it could potentially brick the motherboard in the case that the flash fails.

 

The motherboard which I am referring to in this question is an older HP OEM motherboard:        https://www.amazon.com/HP-536458-001-8000-Elite-Motherboard/dp/B00MHVBUR2

Oh ok, I guess this does not have dual BIOS. Well in that case just leave it.

I mean in 99% nothing will go wrong wile the update... but I guess you say: If it aint broken dont fix it... right? :D 

FOLDING MONTH 2021! GOGOGO and save on some heating costs 🙂

 

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2 minutes ago, Boomwebsearch said:

I would prefer not to run a BIOS update flash since it could potentially brick the motherboard in the case that the flash fails.

 

The motherboard which I am referring to in this question is an older HP OEM motherboard:        https://www.amazon.com/HP-536458-001-8000-Elite-Motherboard/dp/B00MHVBUR2

You should see if others have had problems with that specific board. I doubt that the BIOS version would change anything.

I WILL find your ITX build thread, and I WILL recommend the SIlverstone Sugo SG13B

 

Primary PC:

i7 8086k - EVGA Z370 Classified K - G.Skill Trident Z RGB - WD SN750 - Jedi Order Titan Xp - Hyper 212 Black (with RGB Riing flair) - EVGA G3 650W - dual booting Windows 11 and Fedora Linux - Black and green theme, Razer brainwashed me.

Draws 400 watts under max load, for reference.

 

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How many watts do I need?

PSU misconceptions, protections explained, group reg is bad

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