For some reason, many users believe that the primary BIOS I / O system, as a program, needs to be upgraded. This is not entirely true. About whether to update the BIOS, and then we will talk. But it’s worth mentioning right away that if the computer works without failures, it is categorically not recommended to do such things, as this involves serious risks.
Do I need to update BIOS: possible situations
First of all, each user must clearly understand that the firmware of the primary system is integrated into a special chip on the motherboard, and is not located on the hard drive.
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