I've built my own PC about five years ago and it was a great learning experience. Recently, I added a WD Blue SN580 1TB NVME M.2 SSD to my system (which runs on a B365M PRO-VDH motherboard) around ten months ago. I usually am not quick to update unless something really goes wrong. Lately, I've heard of some issues arising with SSDs after Windows 11 updates. While I've managed to prevent the problematic update from installing, I'm now weighing whether I should be proactive about updates. Here are my questions: 1. Should I update the BIOS for my motherboard? 2. Is it necessary to update the firmware for my SSD? 3. Would I need to do both updates? 4. If a BIOS update is needed, can I use the same USB stick I used for the initial Windows 10 installation, or do I need a new one?
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I hear you about the update fears, especially with so many reports of issues happening right after big updates. It does seem like the timing of those problems points towards the update as a trigger. Just be sure you're backing up your data before any updates. If everything is working fine right now, weigh the risks versus benefits! And yeah, don’t forget to check Jay’s insights for more perspectives on whether updates are worth it.
It's wise to be cautious with BIOS and firmware updates. Even though an SSD firmware update is generally a good idea for better stability, make sure to dig around online first for any potential issues reported with that update. For your motherboard BIOS, check the release notes to see what improvements are listed—whether it’s about increased stability or memory tweaks. Also, keep in mind that using a USB stick for the BIOS update is fine, but it’s typically recommended to use one that's around 8GB and formatted to FAT32.
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