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    Hardware's Firmware

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by NetBrakr, Jul 21, 2006.

  1. NetBrakr

    NetBrakr Notebook Deity

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    Hello,

    How is important does upgrading the firmware of the hardware? You see, I am want to get of the most of my notebook. Also, what hardware's firmware can be upgrade?

    TIA.

    JC
     
    NetBrakr, Jul 21, 2006
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  2. syxbit

    syxbit Notebook Evangelist

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    usually just things like cd drives, bluetooth devices etc..
    other things like video cards and motherboards use a BIOS instead.
    it's almost always worth upgrading
     
    syxbit, Jul 21, 2006
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  3. Bhatman

    Bhatman Notebook Evangelist

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    Some times its worth it to upgrade as it gets rid of glitches and also helps performance sometimes, but if its not acting up, then the update isnt needed.
     
    Bhatman, Jul 21, 2006
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  4. NetBrakr

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    Ah, thanks guys.

    JC
     
    NetBrakr, Jul 21, 2006
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    Yea sometimes newer versions can lead to compatibilty issues, so my advice is if it aint broke...
     
    _radditz_, Jul 22, 2006
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