Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2002 13:39:07 -0800 (PST) From: Chern Lee <chern@FreeBSD.org> To: "Gary W. Swearingen" <swear@blarg.net> Cc: <freebsd-doc@freebsd.org> Subject: Re: docs/34524: [PATCH] - Add important pre-installation notice Message-ID: <20020201133740.I45847-100000@localhost> In-Reply-To: <200202012010.g11KA3378258@freefall.freebsd.org>
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On Fri, 1 Feb 2002, Gary W. Swearingen wrote: > > > + <note> > > + <para>It is very important, that you apply the neccessary firmware > > + updates before starting the installation, or if you encounter a > > + problem booting-strapping the system. By ensuring this, you can > > + save yourself a lot of problems in the future.</para> > > + </note> > > I've read advice almost exactly to the contrary of the new note. > Namely, that one NEVER apply updates until one becomes aware of a need > for it. I don't know the validity of that either, but it's been my > practice too, mostly because of the danger of flubbing the BIOS burn and > being shut down while arranging for a replacement BIOS. Maybe suggest > that the BIOS changelog or upgrade notes be consulted, or ML archives. > Often, BIOS upgrades just tweak some rarely-used feature that is > serious, but only for a few users. It's also possible that the kernel > version being used was tested against an old version of the BIOS, so the > age of both should be a consideration in deciding to upgrade the BIOS. > You probably know a few more pros and cons. > Agreed. I do believe in my Asus motherboard manual it specifically states *not* to flash to BIOS unless there is a problem w/ BIOS to suspect. I think this belongs as a suggestion in the Installation troubleshooting/q&a section. - chern To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-doc" in the body of the message
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