I've never updated my BIOS before, and I'm feeling a bit lost on how to find the correct update to install. I have a Gigabyte B660M DS3H AX DDR4 Rev 1.3 motherboard, and I'm currently on BIOS version F6. I want to upgrade to the latest version.
I have a couple of questions: First, do I need to update through each version step-by-step from F6 to F7, then F8, or can I just jump straight to the newest version? Secondly, I'm unsure about where to find the right BIOS updates. I checked on Gigabyte's website and saw versions labeled 1.0 and 1.x. I've also installed some drivers from the 1.0 page, including normal audio and CPU drivers, but I'm not sure if I messed something up. My PC seems to work fine, but I could really use some guidance here!
2 Answers
Unless there's a compelling reason to update, you might not need to. It's generally best to do a BIOS update when you first build your PC, not just for routine maintenance. If you are updating, you should be good to skip directly to the latest version without needing to go through previous ones.
It's great you're taking the initiative to update your BIOS! If you've never updated before, you can definitely skip straight to the latest version as long as it provides support for your motherboard. Regarding the driver updates, always look for the ones specific to your motherboard revision. The '1.x' updates are likely intended for your version, so stick with those!
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