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latest bios update for asus z97-a motherboard Questions
Has anyone with this board tried this bios update? I believe the version # is 2205. Is it mainly important just for upgrading to the new 5th. Gen. processors or, is there benefits for the 4th. Gen. i7 4790k also? Thanks!
OS
win 8.1
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
custom build
CPU
intel i7 4790k
Motherboard
ASUS Z97-A
Memory
G.SKILL 1866mhz. 16GB. (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
MSI Radeon R9 280
Sound Card
onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
HP w2408h HDMI
Screen Resolution
1024 x 768
Hard Drives
INTEL SSD 730 series and SamSung 840 Evo ssd 500 GB
PSU
Corsair HX 1050
Case
COOLER MASTER HAF 932 Advanced
Cooling
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
Keyboard
Logitech 520
Mouse
Logitech 310
Internet Speed
10 mbs
Browser
firefox
Antivirus
Kaspersky internet security
I own the Asus Z97-A motherboard and my instruction manual says not to upgrade the BIOS if my system is running smoothly. The manual clearly states to upgrade BIOS only when you have to, thus I have never upgraded my BIOS.
OS
Windows 8.1
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Custom
CPU
Intel Haswell i5 4690
Motherboard
Asus Z97-A
Memory
2 x 8gb HyperX, by Kingston
Graphics Card(s)
None yet
Sound Card
Outboard USB DAC
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung S24D360
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Browser
Internet Explorer 11
Antivirus
Windows Defender
OS
Windows 8.1
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Custom
CPU
Intel Haswell i5 4690
Motherboard
Asus Z97-A
Memory
2 x 8gb HyperX, by Kingston
Graphics Card(s)
None yet
Sound Card
Outboard USB DAC
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung S24D360
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Browser
Internet Explorer 11
Antivirus
Windows Defender
New Member
VIP Member
Guru
I've probably updated BIOS 20-30 times over the years on different computers, never had a problem. Maybe just lucky.
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
Computer type
Laptop
System Manufacturer/Model
Acer V3 771G-6443
CPU
i5-3230m
Motherboard
Acer VA70_HC (U3E1)
Memory
8GB DDR3 PC3-12800 (800 MHz)
Graphics Card(s)
HD4000 + GeForce GT 730M
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
17" Generic PnP Display on Intel HD Graphics 4000
Screen Resolution
1600x900 pixels
Hard Drives
Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250 GB
PSU
90 watt brick
Mouse
Bluetooth
Antivirus
Comodo
Other Info
Asus RT-AC56R dual-band WRT router (Merlin firmware). Intel 7260.HMWWB.R dual-band ac wireless adapter.
You're a brave person. I'm not going to update my motherboard's BIOS. Call me a baby.
OS
Windows 8.1
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Custom
CPU
Intel Haswell i5 4690
Motherboard
Asus Z97-A
Memory
2 x 8gb HyperX, by Kingston
Graphics Card(s)
None yet
Sound Card
Outboard USB DAC
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung S24D360
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Browser
Internet Explorer 11
Antivirus
Windows Defender
New Member
VIP Member
Guru
Baby.
Only my experience, not trying to convince anyone. Usually the reason I did it was to add some feature or there was a bug fix. I wouldn't do it if just just for a CPU that I'm not even using.
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
Computer type
Laptop
System Manufacturer/Model
Acer V3 771G-6443
CPU
i5-3230m
Motherboard
Acer VA70_HC (U3E1)
Memory
8GB DDR3 PC3-12800 (800 MHz)
Graphics Card(s)
HD4000 + GeForce GT 730M
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
17" Generic PnP Display on Intel HD Graphics 4000
Screen Resolution
1600x900 pixels
Hard Drives
Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250 GB
PSU
90 watt brick
Mouse
Bluetooth
Antivirus
Comodo
Other Info
Asus RT-AC56R dual-band WRT router (Merlin firmware). Intel 7260.HMWWB.R dual-band ac wireless adapter.
