Windows 10 on a Dell XPS8900 desktop tower. I am getting a message telling me there is a Dell BIOS update available and recommending that I do it.
In the systray, there is a Dell icon that says my system is up to date.
Should I ignore the BIOS update? Sounds major and I'm nervous about it.
Thanks, cb
How is your PC working?? If it's not having any issues I wouldn't.
Even BIOS updates make me nervous..
For home-built systems, I only do so if the BIOS update mentions something that applies to my set up, such as support for a new processor I might upgrade or better memory timings. On an OEM system, like a Dell, I always do. The hardware is controlled and chosen by one company and it's been tested quite a bit before being released. As long as the BIOS isn't listed as beta, I apply it. There is MUCH less risk updating the BIOS on an OEM system. Dell's do a great job of verifying the compatibility before proceeding.
I'll defer to you on this one because I haven't had to update a BIOS in some time and I'm not as familiar with what Dell is doing... I would be careful.For home-built systems, I only do so if the BIOS update mentions something that applies to my set up, such as support for a new processor I might upgrade or better memory timings. On an OEM system, like a Dell, I always do. The hardware is controlled and chosen by one company and it's been tested quite a bit before being released. As long as the BIOS isn't listed as beta, I apply it. There is MUCH less risk updating the BIOS on an OEM system. Dell's do a great job of verifying the compatibility before proceeding.
I've accidentally tried using the wrong BIOS file on a laptop recently. I had a 7250 and accidentally tried the 7450's file. I was immediately greeted with a message that the file was wrong and the process would be stopped.
I've been using Dell laptops exclusively for 10 years now, and haven't had a single issue updating the BIOS. I would always keep the latest ones on a flash drive, so if I would work on a system, I'd upgrade the BIOS, too.
Probably not worth the five minutes it would take you to flash it. Unless there is some outstanding issue that you know it will fix I wouldn't worry about it.
I'm not having problems, so I'll not do it.
Thanks, cb
I have Dell XPS 8900. I went to there web site to see what was updated. This is what I saw.Windows 10 on a Dell XPS8900 desktop tower. I am getting a message telling me there is a Dell BIOS update available and recommending that I do it.
In the systray, there is a Dell icon that says my system is up to date.
Should I ignore the BIOS update? Sounds major and I'm nervous about it.
Thanks, cb
"Dell XPS 8900 System BIOS
This package provides the Dell System BIOS update and is supported on Dell XPS 8900 for Windows and DOS Operating Systems.
Fixes & Enhancements
Enhancements
- Improved system stability for virtual machine environment
- Improved system stability for long Media playback.
- Updated Dell Diagnostic to 4302.15"
I downloaded the file, but I'm not going to install it yet. I'm not having any problems that I think that will fix. If it don't go correct, you end up with a black brick on your desk. I've never updated a BIOS.
Most systems have some type of recovery process built-in. Updating a BIOS is no where near as dangerous as it used to be 10-15 years ago. It's a pretty simple, painless process now.I downloaded the file, but I'm not going to install it yet. I'm not having any problems that I think that will fix. If it don't go correct, you end up with a black brick on your desk. I've never updated a BIOS.
What kind of problems might need a BIOS update?
Thanks, cb
