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The Age Old ?...How do I know when to update???
I have A Dimension 4600 and it's a year old, I must have at least 100-150 errors in the error log. What should I look for as a reason to update BIOS? Forgive my ignorance but I don't know much of this matter.
I am going to reformat and do a clean install of Win XP Home. One of the web sites I went to says that one should update the BIOS as well, But most everyone says only update when you start having problems. So what type are problems should I look for??
Thanks
volcano11
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Posted August 1st, 2004 02:00
Most of the errors in the error log are problably due to software. If have not added any new hardware to your computer and the computer works except for the software errors (you would have to post the error messages in the Software - Windows XP forum before anyone could tell you for sure), then it is not likely that you need a BIOS upgrade. In fact, for the 4600 it is known that some of the later versions of the BIOS create problems. There is a small risk involved in upgrading the BIOS. If the BIOS becomes corrupt, you would have to replace the motherboard. It is for this reason that is generally not recommeded to upgrade the BIOS unless you know for sure that it will either add support for new hardware you have added or plan to add, or it corrects a known problem you are having. My suggestion is to solve the software errors first. Then, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it".
Steve