BIOS updates are a necessary part of keeping your computer running smoothly. However, some people feel that direct BIOS updates are more reliable and faster. So, which is better for you? Updating your BIOS incrementally or directly?
There are few things as irritating as a Blue Screen of Death, but sometimes there is an easy fix for it like updating the BIOS for instance. If multiple updates are available though, do you do incremental updates or can you just use the latest version directly? Today’s SuperUser Q&A post has some helpful advice for a curious reader.
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The Question
SuperUser reader Sam J. Dennis wants to know if he should do incremental updates or just use the latest version to bring his computer’s BIOS up to date:
Which is better, incremental updates or using the latest version only?
What is the best thing for me to do? Do I do incremental flashes from the current version on the motherboard all the way up to the latest version available, or can I just flash the latest version directly?
The Answer
SuperUser contributors Ayan and Tonny have the answer for us. First up, Ayan:
Followed by the answer from Tonny:
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