Should I update my Maximus Hero VII BIOS?

[Kurt Ricarde]

I was wondering if i should update my BIOS to the latest. I dont have any problem at all, its just that the latest bios has better system stability and performance improvement according to Asus Bios Downloads. Im still using i7 4790k and im worried that the latest BIOS might not support my CPU..
"MAXIMUS VII HERO BIOS 2702
Implement 5th-Generation Intel Core Processors code
*Full support of the new CPU requires VGA driver version 10.18.14.4206 or later
*Before using the 5th Gen Intel Core processors, we suggest that you use USB BIOS Flashback or download ”BIOS updater for 5th Gen Intel Core Processors”to update the BIOS."

So, should i update it or be contented with my current bios?

 

[getochkn]

Be content. If you have no problems, don't rock the boat. BIOS flashes are one of least stable things sometimes.

 

[Suztera]

You don't really need to update it unless you got some problems with the current bios version. All future bios versions for the motherboard will still support 4th gen processor.

 

[AntonyLovric]

I would only update the BIOS if the update addresses an issue you have.

RE: Im still using i7 4790k and im worried that the latest BIOS might not support my CPU..
Typically, when you update (like the 5th gen update in question) the update ADDS support for newer processors, they don't remove support for older processors.

I would only update the firmware IF you are updating to a 5th gen processor (update 2702) --or-- experiencing system instabilities (update 2801)

From:https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/MAXIMUS_VII_HERO/HelpDesk_Download/

Side Note: I wonder if 2702 introduced some bugs that are fixed in 2801?

Cheers