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How do I know if I need new Bios Update?

toffey1 wrote:

How do I know if I need new Bios Update?

You have problems with your current version of BIOS? If this isn't the case, then it is not really necessary to update the BIOS.

That said, if you plan to do any update CPU/RAM, I recommend upgrading to the latest version of the BIOS for the xw4600. Unfortunately the download BIOS seems to have disappeared from the HP Web site, so you maybe contact HP support and ask them to send you the latest BIOS for the xw8400.

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