Windows 10: Which BIOS update for ACER Extensa 5630Z?

Hello.

By looking HERE, I can see a lot of different BIOS releases.

This laptop came with Win Vista originally but I have installed W10 on it. I have a minor issue with a pcmia cardbus controller (O2) that says that it cannot find free resources to work (code 12). It's not a big issue but I wonder If updating BIOS would solve it.

Current BIOS is v1.25 (Phoenix). Maybe I won't bother at all updating BIOS. What do you think?

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Acer laptop: BIOS update, worth it?


Hello, I own an Acer E5 575G-5622 laptop. Recently bought this machine, it came with 1.12 BIOS version. If I see drivers for my laptop, it also shows me BIOS updates. Currently v1.29 BIOS update is available for this machine.

My question is that is it worth it to upgrade to latest BIOS version? I have read on the internet that it is often very risky to update BIOS as it most probably would lead to corruption of boot loader. If that was the case, why is Acer still shipping BIOS updates for the laptop?

If it is worth to upgrade BIOS, what are the procedures and precautionary steps to take in account?

Thank you!

 

Acer Unveils the Extensa 15 Series Notebooks

Acer today announced the Acer Extensa 15 notebook series designed to meet the essential needs of professional users, SMB and SOHO users looking for portability, productivity, and efficiency. Available in two models, EX2510 and EX2509, this notebook series is equipped with a sharp 15.6-inch display and a powerful 4th Gen Intel Core (EX2510) or Intel Celeron/Pentium Quad Core (EX2509) processor running on Windows 8.1, allowing smooth multitasking and simplified searching both on- and offline.

All details have been fine-tuned by Acer to ensure maximum portability, with one of the longest battery life in its segment, the Extensa 15 will last for up to 7 hours. Moreover, the Extensa 15 series boasts one of the slimmest form factors in its category, as well as an easy-grip design that helps users grab their laptop firmly and securely when pulling out of a bag. These unique factors, paired with its weight of only 2.5kg, make for a device that is both easy and pleasant to carry. Finally, every Extensa 15 notebook comes with built-in AcerCloud, which allows access to documents and multimedia files wirelessly and simultaneously on all devices, anytime and anywhere.









For the Extensa 15 series, Acer purposely developed features that drive user efficiency and productivity. Thanks to the alliance of six core Windows 8 gestures and the Precision Touchpad (PTP), users are ensured a better navigation experience whenever they are using their Extensa 15. Consequently, tap, swipe, scroll and pinch are now more accurate than ever, and unintended clicks and cursor motions are reduced by up to 94%. Acer's Chiclet keyboard offers 1.7 mm of key-travel distance and well-spaced keys as well as a full numeric keypad, providing an extremely enjoyable and completely quiet typing experience. The keyboard's design also makes for solid tactile feedback and noticeably minimized input errors.

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No matter what they do, professional users don't want to lose priceless data or memories. To avoid this, Acer Extensa 15 is shipped with an M-DISC Ready drive. This new data storage solution is resistant to extreme conditions, and cannot be overwritten or erased. This delivers the ultimate security professional user look for: once stored on an M-DISC, users' precious data will last for up to a 1000 years.

Accessories
Acer offers a solid assortment of optional accessories to help users get the most out of the Extensa 15 series including: extra battery pack, additional adapters, carry cases, wireless mouse etc.

Warranty Extension Program
All Acer notebooks come with a Carry-in Warranty (the warranty also includes an International Traveler Warranty - ITW - for one year) which can be extended up to 5 years of coverage with the Acer Advantage program that provides a priority repair service. Users can also choose to have Accidental Damage Insurance in case of any accidental, sudden and unforeseen damage to the product by external means which affects the operational functioning of the product. Another extra option is Data Recovery service for the Hard Disk Drives.

 

Acer laptop: BIOS update, worth it?


There is something more on the Internet by saying "Don`t fix it if it aint broke". Some people suggest me not to update BIOS UNLESS I am doing it for a very profound reason. Acer is too lazy to dispatch BIOS updates with proper change logs. Now I am stuck in the middle of my decision, should I proceed or not?