On Thu, 29 Mar 2007 14:35:51 -0500, Billy <bigbill52a@slapsoap.com>
wrote:
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>Bios updates are not to be undertaken lightly. Incorrectly applying an
>update can lead to the loss of your motherboard. It might be better to
>use a different operating system which would pose less risk to your
>system. I have seen people suggesting bios updates without also
>discussing the consequences of applying one incorrectly. If you have a
>decent operating system, you should have to update your bios.[/color]

Explain "how" you can apply a BIOS incorrectly since every one I've
ever seen has built-in checking to confirm you are flashing the right
motherboard. New versions of a BIOS are released all the time to take
advantage of new technologies, not present when the original board was
shipped. Example, for my MB, which I just bought last October there
already have been 7 BIOS upgrades for it.

Sometimes it is the only way to make a particular board perform some
tasks. Example correctly "see" SATA drives or some Vista capable
controller or some installed feature like build-in audio support. I
agree flashing a BIOS shouldn't be a casual thing, but sometimes it is
the option of last resort. Saying use another OS, seems simplistic.