How do I know if my motherboard and BIOS is up-to-date

[Anthony1025]

I don't know how to check if my motherboard or BIOS is already updated or not.
Here's my motherboard http://

Also, if there is a update available, would that increase my gaming performance?

 

[dextermat]

Hi about BIOS update advice : if it works don't fix it.

To find out what bios version you have:
1- when the computer boots, if you get a mobo splash screen press on tab or esc and you should see the BIOS version on the top of black screen somewhere.
2- boot in BIOS, their should be the info somewhere
3- download speccy and in the mobo section you should find it.

Most of the time you have to update bios if you get problems with cpu / memory and/or GPU.
If everything seems to work fine DO NOT UPDATE IT. So many time I have done it and a fail will cost you.

 

[Anthony1025]

Hi about BIOS update advice : if it works don't fix it.

To find out what bios version you have:
1- when the computer boots, if you get a mobo splash screen press on tab or esc and you should see the BIOS version on the top of black screen somewhere.
2- boot in BIOS, their should be the info somewhere
3- download speccy and in the mobo section you should find it.

Most of the time you have to update bios if you get problems with cpu / memory and/or GPU.
If everything seems to work fine DO NOT UPDATE IT. So many time I have done it and a fail will cost you.

Oh ok, thanks. I was just wondering because ever since I built my computer I haven't even tried to update my BIOS. Since nothing is really wrong I'll just leave it be.

 

[Chad Fisher]

Doing 12 system update's but these wont make a difference, and BIOS up-to date soo.... idk

 

[Arcanekitten]

hi i am pretty late but on the motherboard update page for my motherboard it says that you need version **.** for the FX proccesors and i am upgrading to a fx proccesor soon so is it needed to update?\
here is the line
To enable AM3+ AMD FX-Series CPU support, please update your motherboard with the most current BIOS found in your motherboard’s download section.
and if you need it also the website http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4305#ov
Motherboard : GIGABYTE GA-78LMT-USB.3 (rev.5_