220-801 · Question #430
When upgrading BIOS firmware, which of the following limits are MOST commonly increased?
The correct answer is D. RAM. BIOS firmware upgrades most commonly expand the maximum supported RAM capacity and compatibility. As newer, higher-density memory modules are released (e.g., moving from DDR3 to DDR4 support, or increasing maximum addressable capacity), a BIOS update is required for the…
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When upgrading BIOS firmware, which of the following limits are MOST commonly increased?
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- ACPU
- BUSB capacity
- COptical drive
- DRAM
How the community answered
(55 responses)- A2% (1)
- B7% (4)
- C4% (2)
- D87% (48)
Explanation
BIOS firmware upgrades most commonly expand the maximum supported RAM capacity and compatibility. As newer, higher-density memory modules are released (e.g., moving from DDR3 to DDR4 support, or increasing maximum addressable capacity), a BIOS update is required for the motherboard to recognize and use them. CPU upgrades also sometimes require BIOS updates, but RAM support expansion is the most frequent reason end users flash their BIOS. USB capacity, optical drives, and other peripherals are generally not limited by BIOS versioning in the same way.
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