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FM2A85X Extreme4 Bios 1.60 Or Whatever Windows Picks? Lets Discuss (pls help)

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  1. Kira Celik
    @kirac223

    genuine question: after a new motherboard, do you install the chipset driver package first? my home-built PC runs fine with Windows defaults. the ASRock support page has FM2A85X Extreme4 Bios 1.60. if I install it, what chagnes? if I dont, what am I missing? id love to hear opinions from people whove tried both. im not chasing benchmark records, I just want a properly set up system that wont surprise me later. im about to throw this thing out the window lol

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  2. Lars T.
    @tensorhound-3oe

    which platform is your gaming PC on? ??

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  3. Lars T.
    @tensorhound-3oe

    ok so came here to say exactly this. honestly just reset the BIOS and save yourself the pain lmk how it goes

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  5. Milan N.
    @milann390
    in reply to @kirac223

    ok so on many platforms, teh chipest package is mostly INF files that give devices proper names and correct power settings. windows often provides equivalent inbox drivers. but some platforms include real drivers (power management, PCIe, i/O) that do matter.

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  6. Milan N.
    @milann390

    oof check Device Manager with View > Show hidden devices. if there are unknown devices like SM Bus Controller or PCI Device, teh chipset package or related drivers fill those in. hope that helps :)

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  7. Otto M.
    @ping_forge

    ok so on some newer CPUs, the chipset package includes power plans or scheduler-related components that improve behavior 馃槄 for those, installing it from the vendor or board maker is recommended. lmk how it goes

    nothing is more permanent than a temporary workaround

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  8. Jonas Dubois
    @jonasd919

    im literally losing my mind here reading this at 2am instead of sleeping, no regrets

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  9. Xavi
    @xavi_rusty

    ahh classic honestly just reset the router and save yuorself the pain fingers crossed 馃

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  10. Kira Celik
    @kirac223
    in reply to @ping_forge

    @ping_forge omggg decided to install the board maker's chipset package. It's now part of my checklist after a new motherboard. thank u thank u thank u

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