BIOS update issues

I have a laptop Toshiba A - 215 Satellite & have a question.  In support of Toshiba for this laptop in particular, there are 6 - different versions of BIOS update.  Currently, I have the version installed in factory 1.00, dated 08/27/2007.  My question is is I meet any major problem, that you may know to download the 'versions of Flash ACPI & am I suppose to download the versions in increments-eg. version 1.30 to 1.50 & up to 2.00 maximum as well which is the latest version?

Thank you for your help.

Hi Thomas,

First of all, why do you want to update the BIOS? I do not recommend updating BIOS whatsoever unless you ABSOLUTELY need for reasons such as: compatibility, fix bug, etc. Essentially, a BIOS update only if you want to solve a problem, you know for a fact is not fixable with a BIOS update. Don't just carelessly to the BIOS update. It is very dangerous. Today, we have systems dual-BIOS and precautionary measures, but it is still not recommended unless absolutely necessary.

However, to also answer your question, when and if you need to update the BIOS, are always more later because it contains all fixes + all new the old BIOS rev has (unless of course the manufacturer removed something for stability purposes).

Kind regards

Patrick

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