BIOS update Satellite A215 Windows vista

I had a Blue screen problem and I received the suggestion to check for BIOS updates, well I did and found that my BIOS is V 1.40 and that there are available many updates: v1.50, 1,60, 1.70, 1.80, 1.90, 2.00 and 2.30.What should I do update the last version only or update in sequence starting with the 1.50 version.
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Satellite A215-S4817
if I understood correctly I should only install the latest version, v2,30. Is that correct?
Yes. Notice the change history.
ACPI Flash BIOS version 2.30 for Satellite A210/A215 (PSAEGU/PSAELU) 32/64bit
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