Troubleshoot Got A NEW video card 760 2GB. Should i update BIOS

[ImtheBest]

Briefly explain your current issue(s)

Nothing wrong just want to know if i should update

Steps taken to resolve, but have been unsuccessful

N/A

HI i need some help if anybody here is really fermiller on if i need to do this. do i need to update my BIOS or NO

My Bios version is 1.60
http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z77 OC Formula/?cat=Download&os=BIOS

Although i do see 2.00 Improve memory compatibility. so not sure if i need to tho. should i update to 2.30 for my GFX Card

Thank u Guys here at MT

 

[BoraMurdar]

That's a very delicate question, and more delicate decision.
Logic would tell that you should update your BIOS before installing your GTX 760. As your BIOS version is older (Year 2012.) than a release of GTX 760...

 

[ImtheBest]

Well i haven't installed it yet. I did ask people on eggXpert and a person said i didn't need too. So i'm cunfused now on why they put that in there

 

[Exterminator]

You should be fine installing it without doing a Bios update

 

[ImtheBest]

OK Thanks
exterminator20
MARRY CHRISTMAS

 

[BoraMurdar]

Well i haven't installed it yet. I did ask people on eggXpert and a person said i didn't need too. So i'm cunfused now on why they put that in there

You can always backup your BIOS (Check your AsRock Manual), or reflash UEFI on it.

 

[Exterminator]

OK Thanks
exterminator20
MARRY CHRISTMAS

I have never updated the bios with a new video card and don't really see the need to.I am sure that is just a cya disclaimer by EVGA and I think you will be fine
Really the only time you would update the Bios is when instructed by your pc manufacturer or by the motherboard manufacturer or if you upgrade your CPU and the Bios version is older than the CPU Requires
Aside from the above reasons you probably should never update your PC Bios..... some thinking is updating the bios can improve performance but a Bios update wont improve performance,it only improves compatibility.

 

[ImtheBest]

Well said exterminator20 . I agree with u on that Beertime