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FC0-U61 · Question #296

In which of the following conditions does BIOS need to be updated? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.

The correct answer is A. If users have to use new hardware features or options that are supported by motherboard, but not C. If the BIOS does not support new devices.. BIOS updates are necessary when new hardware features or options become available for the motherboard, or when support for newer devices needs to be added.

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Question

In which of the following conditions does BIOS need to be updated? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.

Options

  • AIf users have to use new hardware features or options that are supported by motherboard, but not
  • BIf the operating system installed on the computer has bugs.
  • CIf the BIOS does not support new devices.
  • DIf the software application installed on the computer stops responding frequently.

How the community answered

(39 responses)
  • A
    95% (37)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • D
    3% (1)

Why each option

BIOS updates are necessary when new hardware features or options become available for the motherboard, or when support for newer devices needs to be added.

AIf users have to use new hardware features or options that are supported by motherboard, but notCorrect

Updating the BIOS can provide compatibility and enable new features or optimizations for existing motherboard components or newly installed hardware that were not available in the original BIOS version.

BIf the operating system installed on the computer has bugs.

Operating system bugs are resolved by OS patches and updates, not by updating the BIOS, as the BIOS primarily manages low-level hardware initialization.

CIf the BIOS does not support new devices.Correct

BIOS updates often include updated microcode or drivers that extend compatibility to new processors, memory modules, storage devices, or other peripherals that were released after the motherboard's initial manufacture.

DIf the software application installed on the computer stops responding frequently.

Frequent software application crashes are typically caused by software bugs, driver issues, or OS problems, which are not resolved by a BIOS update.

Concept tested: BIOS update scenarios

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/install/bios-updates

Topics

#BIOS updates#firmware management#hardware compatibility

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