should i update my bios?

vapour

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nope unless you have some issues.
Updating BIOS is not recommended due to potential bricking...

 

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packersfan036

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vapour :

nope unless you have some issues.
Updating BIOS is not recommended due to potential bricking...

that's what I was thinking.

 

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packersfan036

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vapour :

nope unless you have some issues.
Updating BIOS is not recommended due to potential bricking...

what issues could happen?

 

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Update the bios only if your system new and still under warranty. This ensures the system is running optimally on the latest bios revision, as newer motherboards may have bugs/issues that an updated bios revision can fix. If you've had an older system for a while, do not update the bios unless there's a reason for fixing an issue.

 

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packersfan036

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SgtScream :

Update the bios only if your system new and still under warranty. This ensures the system is running optimally on the latest bios revision, as newer motherboards may have bugs/issues that an updated bios revision can fix. If you've had an older system for a while, do not update the bios unless there's a reason for fixing an issue.

the laptop is new, I still have a week or so to return it if I have to.

 

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Within the bios update, it tells you the fixes and enhancements. If they are not relevant, don't do it.

 

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packersfan036

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it doesn't really specify. I can see real quick and let you know.

 

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packersfan036

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SgtScream :

Within the bios update, it tells you the fixes and enhancements. If they are not relevant, don't do it.

this is what it says.

Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
- Fixed TPM S3 resume startup error handling

Enhancements:
- Improved the memory compatibility for 2666Mhz memory modules.

 

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Is this your system? If so, the following are the fixes and enhancements:

Dell G5 5587/G7 7588 and Vostro 7580 System BIOS


This package provides the Dell System BIOS update and is supported on Dell G5 5587/G7 7588 and Vostro 7580 for Windows Operating Systems.



Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
- Fixed TPM S3 resume startup error handling

Enhancements:
- Improved the memory compatibility for 2666Mhz memory modules.

 

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I would only update your bios only if your laptop has problems resuming from standby/sleep mode. If you have a memory compatibility issue, you'd know it all ready.

 

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packersfan036

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SgtScream :

I would only update your bios only if your laptop has problems resuming from standby/sleep mode. If you have a memory compatibility issue, you'd know it all ready.

no problems resuming from sleep mode, and my g7 already has 16gb of ram, so im not going to update the ram for a while.

 

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packersfan036 :

SgtScream :

I would only update your bios only if your laptop has problems resuming from standby/sleep mode. If you have a memory compatibility issue, you'd know it all ready.

no problems resuming from sleep mode, and my g7 already has 16gb of ram, so im not going to update the ram for a while.

No need to update your bios.

 

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packersfan036

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SgtScream :

I would only update your bios only if your laptop has problems resuming from standby/sleep mode. If you have a memory compatibility issue, you'd know it all ready.

the only reason I was considering updating the bios, was because I still have a week to return it to the store with any issues.

 

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packersfan036 :

SgtScream :

I would only update your bios only if your laptop has problems resuming from standby/sleep mode. If you have a memory compatibility issue, you'd know it all ready.

the only reason I was considering updating the bios, was because I still have a week to return it to the store with any issues.

Na, don't bother. Wait for the next revision to come out and see if there a major fix.

 

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packersfan036

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packersfan036 :

SgtScream :

I would only update your bios only if your laptop has problems resuming from standby/sleep mode. If you have a memory compatibility issue, you'd know it all ready.

no problems resuming from sleep mode, and my g7 already has 16gb of ram, so im not going to update the ram for a while.

No need to update your bios.

but, like they say, don't fix it unless its broken.

 

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packersfan036

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packersfan036 :

SgtScream :

I would only update your bios only if your laptop has problems resuming from standby/sleep mode. If you have a memory compatibility issue, you'd know it all ready.

the only reason I was considering updating the bios, was because I still have a week to return it to the store with any issues.

Na, don't bother. Wait for the next revision to come out and see if there a major fix.

ok, ill hold off. thanks.

 

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