Upgrading the BIOS allows you to accommodate newer processors, overclocking options and new features that the old BIOS may not be able to perform. Under normal circumstances, it is not a good idea to enter the BIOS unless you are proficient in computer technologies. The BIOS holds all the hardware configurations for the boot-up process, and an inexperienced user has the potential of locking himself out of the BIOS via the password feature. Take great care when entering the BIOS. Writer Bio
