New mobo - when do I update BIOS?

Building an Intel D865PERL w/[email protected] When do i update the BIOS?
Before I install the os, using a bootable disk, downloaded from Intel
site?

 

Either will do. It's rare that a stock bios is so bugged out that you
have OS problems. I just bought and installed an Abit IC7 mb and
installed XP then used their cool Flashmenu that you run while on the
Internet and it updates the bios to the latest for you right from
within Windows.

 

Hi, you can update the BIOS either before or after, it's ok.

But, if you want to have a guaranteed OS installation, you may update
the BIOS prior to installing the Windows.

Just make sure that you have a bootable disk, and downloaded the
correct BIOS.

Cheers!

Eddie Lee
Computer-Hardware-Part.com

 

This is how I look at it. First I don't have any reason to update
my BIOS and from what I read if you mess up doing it you can kiss
your board goodbye. Updating it is tricky (for non-pros) and can
cause nothing but headaches. If your PC is running I wouldn't even
think about it.

Nick