Frequent Question: Should I Flash My Bios?
Contents in General, You Shouldn’t Need to Update Your Bios That Often. Installing (Or “Flashing”) a New Bios Is More Dangerous Than Updating a Simple Windows...
In general, you shouldn’t need to update your BIOS that often. Installing (or “flashing”) a new BIOS is more dangerous than updating a simple Windows program, and if something goes wrong during the process, you could end up bricking your computer.
What happens if I flash my bios?
The computer cannot boot without the BIOS, thus if the power supply goes out while the BIOS is being flashed, it can leave you with a permanently damaged BIOS, resulting in your computer becoming a useless box. Another way the BIOS can be severely damaged is if it is flashed with an incorrect update version.
How do I know if I need to flash BIOS?
There are two ways to easily check for a BIOS update. If your motherboard manufacturer has an update utility, you’ll usually simply have to run it. Some will check if an update is available, others will just show you the current firmware version of your present BIOS.
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