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Unless you have a problem with the setup then No, dont update.
As the saying goes : "If it aint broke, dont fix it!"
I generally agree to that, atleast when its others gear
But since the
1004 is kinda old, i would still take a look at the bios history file
(inserted below) and see if any changes in it, would provide new (relevant)
features, performance issues etc.
In case there are features /changes that would justify the risk of flashing,
read the instructions CAREFULLY.. The difference between a stable
motherboard and a frisbee is usually only a poweroutage
But if you arent missing anything on the list below, enjoy your stable
motherboard.
http://www.asus.com.tw/support/download/bioshistory_detail.aspx?ModelName=P4C800
V1014
Do not use old version Afudos.exe to flash BIOS.Must use new
Afudos.exe which is included in zip file to flash BIOS.
1.Using ASUSLiveUpdate to flash BIOS,you need to upgrade
ASUSLiveupdate to v 5.22.02 or later before flash BIOS.
2.Please do not use Ezflash for updating this BIOS.
3.Fix extended F8 Menu that cannot show all devices,if you used more
than one removables HDD, and cdrom and BEV(Bootstrap Entry Vector) devices.
4.Revise extended memory size(16K--->64K)
5.Revise Ultra DMA Mode max limit(ultra DMA mode 6--->5)
6.Mute beep sound for USB device plug-in/plug-out
7.Support new CPUs. Please refer to our website at:
http://www.asus.com.tw/support/cpusupport/cpusupport.aspx
8.Fix the system hangs after clear CMOS
V1011
1.Fix PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse cannot wake up the system from
Suspend-to-RAM (S3) and Hibernate(S4).
2.Fix the system cannot boot to Windows 2000 after 3DLabs Wildcat
VP760 XGA card driver (v3.01.0181) is installed.
3.Fix the system hangs in POST (POST Code
1) after flashing a BIOS by
EZ Flash if FSB800 CPU
is used.
4.Update Promise RAID boot ROM (1.00.0.37).
V1010
Do not use Aflash.exe to update BIOSPlease use EZflash or Afusos.exe.
1.Support AMI NVRAM Manager.
2.Change DMI Base Board Information from "ASUSTek Computer Inc." to
"ASUSTeK Computer Inc."
V1008
Do not use Aflash.exe to update BIOS
Please update to V1007 first,then update to v1008.
Update BIOS to V1008,please use EZFlash or Afudos.exe.
1.Fix Maxtor 6Y120M0 YAR51BW0 Serial-ATA hard disk drive cannot be
detected problem.
2.Update Promise RAID ROM.(New Promise RAID driver V1.00.1.30 is also
needful for improving performance.)
V1007
1.Rename "Quiet Boot" item to "Full Screen Logo".
2.Revise DMI System Slots information for AGP slot.
3.Revise DMI Memory Controller and Port Connector information.
4.Support Intel OSB.
5.Support CPU FSB frequency 301 - 400 MHz
6.Fix 256-color logo cannot be shown correctly
7.Add "Performance Mode" item
8.Fix the system spends a lot of time booting when the non-bootable
CD-R inserted into the IDE CD-ROM drive.
9.Support power up the system by pressing specific key of the PS/2
keyboard.
10.Remove the redundant blank line in option pop-up window of "Restore
on AC Power Loss" setup item.
11.Update Promise RAID boot ROM.
12.Update Promise IDE boot ROM.
13.Fix "RTC Alarm Date" setup item will be hidden if "Every Day" is
selected
v.1006
Do not use Aflash.exe / EZflash /Afudos.exe to update BIOSV1006
Extract all the files into the floppy disk,and simply run P4C81006.exe
under DOS mode,the BIOS update will execute automatically.Please refer to
the readme file which is included in the zipfile to get the details of BIOS
update procedure.
1.Fixed the system can not boot when setting CPU FSB to be 166~199
MHz.
2.Fixed EZ flash fails if some VGA cards are used.(ATI 9700 pro,ASUS
X4000, 3DLabs Wildcat II 5110...)
3.Fixed Win2000 server becomes unstable if ATI 9700 Pro VGA card is
used.
4.Fixed the FSB frequencies of Willamette CPUs are detected as 133MHz.
5.Add "CPU VCore Voltage" setup option to 1.9500V.
v.1004
1.Remove "Standby" option from "Video Power Down Mode" and "Hard Disk
Power Down Mode" setup items.
2.Remove "Parity Check" and "Onboard Floppy Controller" setup items.
3.Remove the redundant blank line in option popup window of "Graphics
Aperture Size" and "Graphic Adapter Priority" setup items.
v.1003
1.Improve the compatibility for some CD-ROM and keyboards when using
Instant Music feature.
2.Fix function keys "F1", "F5" and "F10" fail sometimes in BIOS Setup.
v.1002
1.Fix CPU Fan Error false alarm if Intel CPU fan is used.
2.Add Performance Mode setup item.
v.1001
1.First released
