How do I go about getting any available updates for my Desktop BIOS, mobo, etc?

RayEcc

RayEcc

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Hi.

Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-A320M-S2H: Micro-ATX, AM4, USB 3.1, 6GB/s

Would I need to get other firmware updates also?

Thanks.
 
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TonyCarter

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Is this a PC Specialist PC, if so, could you post your config below...

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RayEcc

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TonyCarter said:
Is this a PC Specialist PC, if so, could you post your config below...

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Hi Tony. Here it is: https://www.pcspecialist.ie/forum-friendly-view/2225660
 
RayEcc

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SpyderTracks said:
If you can copy and paste the full specs as outlined above?
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Sure thing.

Case
PCS 3312B BLACK CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 7 3800X Eight Core CPU (3.9GHz-4.5GHz/36MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
GIGABYTE GA-A320M-S2H: Micro-ATX, AM4, USB 3.1, 6GB/s
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 2666MHz (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
2GB AMD RADEON™ RX 550 - HDMI, DP, DVI - DX® 12
1st M.2 SSD Drive
128GB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD (1100 MB/R, 600 MB/W)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 550W TXm SERIES™ SEMI-MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
STANDARD AMD CPU COOLER
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT
Wireless Network Card
WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 2,400Mbps/5GHz, 300Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD + BT 5.0
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System
NO OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIRED
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
NO RECOVERY MEDIA REQUIRED
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Firefox™
Warranty
3 Year Standard Warranty (1 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
2 - 3 DAY DELIVERY TO REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 7 to 10 working days
Welcome Book
PCSpecialist Welcome Book - United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland
Logo Branding
PCSpecialist Logo
 
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TonyCarter

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What OS is it running?

What specifically do you think needs a driver/firmware update? Is there a specific problem you're seeing with a specific component that an update might resolve?

To start...
However, I hope you now have more storage as the 128GB listed will probably be tight for even basic uses.
 
SpyderTracks

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RayEcc said:
Nope. I'm running Debian (GNU/Linux). ;-)
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The only firmware you need to be concerned about is:

Bios - From the gigabyte motherboard page above
GPU VBIOS - from your GPU manufacturer page for the specific model
Maybe TPM although I don't think Linux uses that yet - would be from the gigabyte motherboard page

You need to get PCS approval before flashing the BIOS
 
RayEcc

RayEcc

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TonyCarter said:
What OS is it running?

What specifically do you think needs a driver/firmware update? Is there a specific problem you're seeing with a specific component that an update might resolve?

To start...
However, I hope you now have more storage as the 128GB listed will probably be tight for even basic uses.
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There's no issue, I'm just wondering if there's any firmware that would be advisable to upgrade. I was thinking that PCSpecialist might provide the files.

Right after getting the Desktop, I added my own 2TB SSD from my previous PC.

Thanks, I'll check out those hardware links. (y)
 
RayEcc

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TonyCarter said:
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All seem to be for MS Windows only. 🤔
 
SpyderTracks

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RayEcc said:
Hi ST. Sorry for the late reply, I've been v. busy. Yes, I looked but saw not option for Linux. 🤔
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As already said, firmware is OS independent, has no relation to what OS you're using. I think you're looking at drivers rather than firmware, or are you looking for drivers? Linux doesn't work like Windows, drivers are generally baked into the kernel, but assuming you know how to manage Linux if you're using it?
 
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RayEcc

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SpyderTracks said:
As already said, firmware is OS independent, has no relation to what OS you're using. I think you're looking at drivers rather than firmware, or are you looking for drivers? Linux doesn't work like Windows, drivers are generally baked into the kernel, but assuming you know how to manage Linux if you're using it?
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Ok. It seems BIOS is the only thing I need. I looked further. My BIOS version is F54d. I noticed more updated ones here: https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GA-A320M-S2H-rev-1x/support#support-dl-bios - F56b being the newest.

Would I need to update each one or can I jump from version F54d to F56b?

Edit: It looks like I'm out of luck. The .zip files contains a Efiflash.exe. I don't see how I can update from Linux. :-(
 
SpyderTracks

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RayEcc said:
Ok. It seems BIOS is the only thing I need. I looked further. My BIOS version is F54d. I noticed more updated ones here: https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GA-A320M-S2H-rev-1x/support#support-dl-bios - F56b being the newest.

Would I need to update each one or can I jump from version F54d to F56b?

Edit: It looks like I'm out of luck. The .zip files contains a Efiflash.exe. I don't see how I can update from Linux. :-(
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The exe is just the windows program to install it, it's has no relation to linux.

On linux you'd have to flash it via the mobo outside of OS as Linux doesn't support OS flashing

On Gigabyte boards that's called QFlash, there are directions in the manual


The BIOS file is the A320MS2H.56b file, that's all you need to flash.

But you need PCS permission to flash a BIOS otherwise it voids warranty. And BIOS doesn't need to be updated unless there's a specific feature you require that he update has, otherwise it's not going to be of any benefit.

If you're system is working fine, then don't update the BIOS, there's no need to and any BIOS flash comes with the risk of bricking the board so should only be done when absolutely necessary.
 
RayEcc

RayEcc

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SpyderTracks said:
The exe is just the windows program to install it, it's has no relation to linux.

On linux you'd have to flash it via the mobo outside of OS as Linux doesn't support OS flashing

On Gigabyte boards that's called QFlash, there are directions in the manual


The BIOS file is the A320MS2H.56b file, that's all you need to flash.

But you need PCS permission to flash a BIOS otherwise it voids warranty. And BIOS doesn't need to be updated unless there's a specific feature you require that he update has, otherwise it's not going to be of any benefit.

If you're system is working fine, then don't update the BIOS, there's no need to and any BIOS flash comes with the risk of bricking the board so should only be done when absolutely necessary.
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Hi SpyderTracks. I'll play it safe for now. Cheers. 👋
 
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