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Is my asus laptop is running smoothly , should I update any further new drivers to windows 10 1803

VARADHARAJAN — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 20:03:14 GMT

from 01-02-2018 onwards , I never got BSOD issues , no heating , no hanging , no lagging , all device drivers updated taken from Lenovo , dell , asus , hp , intel and Nvidia

Can any user verify my computer configuration and its for security vulnerable issues .

asus does not provided latest bios ,

Re: Is my asus laptop is running smoothly , should I update any further new drivers to windows 10 1803

n_scott_pearson — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 03:59:08 GMT

You are going to see multiple philosophies on this question. Many have the philosophy that you should only update if there is a specific issue that needs address. I disagree with this philosophy. Since BIOS updates also contain compatibility fixes, performance updates, processor microcode, ME firmware updates, etc., I believe they should be checked for regularly and installed when available. In fact, my general philosophy is that if there are newer BIOS and/or newer drivers available, they should always be installed. Does this result is issues. From time to time, yes, I have seen new problems being introduced (or reintroduced), but these are the exception and not the rule.

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Re: Is my asus laptop is running smoothly , should I update any further new drivers to windows 10 1803

VARADHARAJAN — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 13:56:16 GMT

Thanks for your response sir . I am waiting newer BIOS which incudes microcodes which should fixes the following vulnerability,.

1.Q3 2018 Speculative Execution:

which is described in below intel website

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00161.html

2.Firmware Authentication Bypass:

which is described in below intel website

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00152.html

I knew Intel has already released microcodes to OEM manufacturer , but Asus does not taking care of customers . I already informed to asus customer care and I sent emails also , but still no response

Re: Is my asus laptop is running smoothly , should I update any further new drivers to windows 10 1803

n_scott_pearson — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 08:28:20 GMT

Since both microcode and ME F/W updates are typically distributed via BIOS update, you need your board/system vendor to do their part. We can't do anything about the poor support that you seem to be getting from them. Perhaps folks should think about this as you make your next purchasing decision. Money talks.

Re: Is my asus laptop is running smoothly , should I update any further new drivers to windows 10 1803

VARADHARAJAN — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 14:36:37 GMT

Thanks for your reply , But i am not going to buy new products upto 2025