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Yes, a BIOS flash is always a risk and should only be done if a user knows the risk and accepts it.

If you HAVE to flash to support your CPU you are using then it would be a must. Other then that should only be if you have issues with a certain BIOS that a newer one addresses and then only be done if you know what you are doing and have read and accepted all associated warnings.

Rule of thumb for everyday non enthusiasts is "Dont' Fix it, if it ins't broke" as stated above.

Beta BIOS's should also be taken with far more precaution as they are in Beta stage which of course means their could be issues worse then the BIOS you are using now.

And of course please do take a minute and read the Qflash Guide I wrote and if you feel anything is missing feel free to PM me to add it in.


This list is provided by end users and not Gigabyte directly, all BIOS flashes carry a risk and please do not flash until you have properly educated yourself on what it involves and accept those risks.

With that said, If/When you flash be sure you load optimized defaults after you flash is done to complete the BIOS update process.

And finally as you see in the guide (you read it didn't you) DO NOT USE @BIOS!!!