Quote Originally Posted by SuporterPoli View Post
I just asked because i think we got to a point that we shouldnt spread rumors about methods of updating the bios that arent true.
I mean if 50%(random number) from the people in this thread would have problems with the Asus update utility then fine, but just saying dont use it because in the past there maybe were problems is not ok.
I also used the Windows utility from my socketA Epox board and that was also each time ok.
The biggest reasons of not using Windows to update a BIOS is not the Asus program, but Windows itself. Just bring up task manager and look at all the applications, processes, and services running. I have 51 and my brother-in-law has 90 my dad has over 120! There are too many possible programs to interfere or some other process to fail and crash the system plus any virus, adware, trojans, and malware in general. Not to mention if you are having issues with your BIOS to begin with, then the added stress of Windows will increase the chances of a crash than a very light load of dos or internal bios flash programs. Personally, I'd have to say I've had about 95% of BIOS flash failure being caused by using windows vs dos/internal BIOS flash programs.

I'd like to say I've been using 1406 for a couple of days now with no issues. I usually have 2-3 crashes a day from playing Civ 4 marathon games with 1102 and not 1 crash since the update keeping my 3.6GHz OC (450x8).

-=Mark=-