GA-8KNXP Rev 2.0 FKa (beta) BIOS

[Richard Dower]

A new BIOS has been released for this motherboard, which i have, dated
January 11th 2005:

http://tw.giga-byte.com/Motherboard/Support/BIOS/BIOS_GA-8KNXP (Rev 2.0).htm

Yet more BIOS updates available for other boards:

http://tw.giga-byte.com/Motherboard/Support/BIOS/BIOS_List.htm

And the driver update links:

http://tw.giga-byte.com/Motherboard/Support/Driver/Driver_List.htm

 

[John Doe]

A new BIOS has been released for this motherboard, which i have, dated
January 11th 2005:

....

That's nice, but a BIOS update isn't exactly news worth
cross posting to the pc-homebuilt group, in my opinion.

Have fun.

 

[Richard Dower]

...

That's nice, but a BIOS update isn't exactly news worth
cross posting to the pc-homebuilt group, in my opinion.

Have fun.

I'm sure it is to those who have these motherboards.

 

[John Doe]

I'm sure it is to those who have these motherboards.

Is there something wrong with those motherboards?
Do you think every beta BIOS deserves a notice here?

I might be wrong, it just seems trivial to me. At least it's
on-topic.

 

[Richard Dower]

Is there something wrong with those motherboards?
Do you think every beta BIOS deserves a notice here?

I might be wrong, it just seems trivial to me. At least it's
on-topic.

Yes, if a person has said motherboard and is experiencing problems and this
new BIOS can resolve that issue it may be relevent to them. I routinely
updated all my BIOS and drivers, regardless if they are needed or not.

But that's me.

 

[John Doe]

Yes, if a person has said motherboard and is experiencing problems
and this new BIOS can resolve that issue it may be relevent to
them. I routinely updated all my BIOS and drivers, regardless if
they are needed or not. But that's me.

The expression "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" applies well to
BIOS upgrades. Good luck.

 

[Richard Dower]

The expression "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" applies well to
BIOS upgrades. Good luck.

If it ain't broke and the new BIOS ain't broke then why not do it?
New BIOS can add new functionality you know, they just don't fix problems.

 

[John Doe]

If it ain't broke and the new BIOS ain't broke then why not do it?

Because you can effectively destroy a mainboard by upgrading the
BIOS without being careful/meticulous.

New BIOS can add new functionality you know, they just don't fix
problems.

Sometimes BIOS upgrades are useless to most people who own that
mainboard.

 

[Richard Dower]

Because you can effectively destroy a mainboard by upgrading the
BIOS without being careful/meticulous.

Indeed, in the hands of someone who dosen't know how to flash BIOS
correctly. And Gigabyte have Dual BIOS, thus if one gets corrupted it boots
from the backup.

Sometimes BIOS upgrades are useless to most people who own that
mainboard.

And sometimes not, if you're the type who must have the latest versions of
everything then a BIOS upgrade is cool. Same as how people update there
hardware on a regular basis, to keep up with the Jones' etc.

 

[John Doe]

Indeed, in the hands of someone who dosen't know how to flash BIOS
correctly.

Or in the hands of anyone who accidentally uses the wrong BIOS
version. It isn't hard to do.

And Gigabyte have Dual BIOS, thus if one gets corrupted it boots
from the backup.

Apparently, not all Gigabyte mainboards have dual BIOS. When
searching the manual for the mainboard in question, I find zero
instances of "dual BIOS". Is there another name?

And sometimes not,

Well, is it or isn't it? Do you know what the upgrade in question
does? Microstar International lists the function or performance
benefits, if any.

if you're the type who must have the latest versions of
everything then a BIOS upgrade is cool.

I understand, but the question is whether it's worthwhile
considering the risk.

Same as how people update there hardware on a regular basis, to
keep up with the Jones' etc.

When you upgrade hardware, you do so in order to gain capacity or
performance. Upgrading to the wrong piece of hardware isn't going to
destroy your mainboard. Upgrading a bios often times does not gain
anything and presents only risk.

 

[Richard Dower]

Or in the hands of anyone who accidentally uses the wrong BIOS
version. It isn't hard to do.

Indeed, very true....care must be taken.

Apparently, not all Gigabyte mainboards have dual BIOS. When
searching the manual for the mainboard in question, I find zero
instances of "dual BIOS". Is there another name?

The 8KNXP has Dual BIOS i assure you, Gigabyte's high end boards all come
with Dual BIOS. Lower end only have one.

http://www.giga-byte.com/MotherBoard/Products/Products_Spec_GA-8KNXP (Rev 2.0).htm

Note the "2 x 4M bit flash ROM, Award BIOS "

Well, is it or isn't it? Do you know what the upgrade in question
does? Microstar International lists the function or performance
benefits, if any.

Gigabyte rarely list all the fixes that come with there latest BIOS release.

I understand, but the question is whether it's worthwhile
considering the risk.

If you're confident in what you are doing then yes, if you have an issue
with your installed BIOS and hope/wish to see if the latest will fix it then
yes.

If you're just into having the very latest then yes, thus one must balance
the pros and cons of such matters.

When you upgrade hardware, you do so in order to gain capacity or
performance. Upgrading to the wrong piece of hardware isn't going to
destroy your mainboard. Upgrading a bios often times does not gain
anything and presents only risk.

But a hardware upgrade is also risky, parts may not work well together or
new hardware may have issues, such as a new motherboard....they usually have
to release several BIOS before things work ok.

 

[John Doe]

The 8KNXP has Dual BIOS i assure you, Gigabyte's high end boards
all come with Dual BIOS. Lower end only have one.

http://www.giga-byte.com/MotherBoard/Products/Products_Spec_GA-8KNXP (Rev 2.0).htm

Note the "2 x 4M bit flash ROM, Award BIOS "

So far, none of your links have worked (for me).