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Bios Update I have a BIOS update for my Packard Bell/ Should i install

#1 figgis41

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Posted 11 November 2007 - 07:58 AM

Hi all, i have a packard bell pc & the updator spftware has an update for the BIOS,, the update is version is 3.15 & looking on my ps it says my version installed is below

Manufacturer : Packard Bell BV
Product : Cuba MS-7301
Version : 1.0
Serial Number : 50424E
Support MP : Yes, 2 CPU(s)
Version MPS : 1.4

what do you think,, leave it as it is or install the update
my system is running fine & with no problems this is why im asking,,, thanks all
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#2 MilesAhead

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Posted 12 November 2007 - 09:23 PM

figgis41, on Nov 11 2007, 07:58 AM, said:

what do you think,, leave it as it is or install the update
my system is running fine & with no problems this is why im asking,,, thanks all
Figgis

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#3 JohnWho

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Posted 12 November 2007 - 10:52 PM

Here - l i n k is what appears to be the BIOS revision history for that Cuba motherboard.

If you aren't experiencing any of the noted problems, I probably wouldn't worry about it right now either.

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Posted 13 November 2007 - 07:19 AM

Updating the BIOS is "EASY"
"EASY" to do, and...."EASY" to mess up!!!
So, as the others have said, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!"

That being said, the primary reason for this post was to suggest that, should you need to update the BIOS, it's best to do it in small steps. This means going 2 or 3 versions above your current version and installing that, then going another 2 or 3 versions and installing that....and just keep on going in this manner until you get to the latest version.

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