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Updating your BIOS differs from Windows updating or Installation of a new driverThe field is a low-level firmware update for your motherboard, and if something goes wrong during the process, you can stay with “Closed” A computer that will not eat or load. This is why many power users I do not want to update BIOSI follow the field “If this is not broken, do not correct its policy” when it comes to BIOS updates.
This does not mean that you should never do this. BIOS update It can do things such as improving the stability of the system, correcting errors and even add support for new equipment. Some updates can correct security vulnerability. As you can see, there are times when Flash BIOS can be a critical update.
The key to success is risk assessment. If your system works normally and you do not update or install new equipment, I recommend leaving your bios. If you need to update your BIOS, process it with maximum caution and follow the manufacturer's instructions step by step.
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How to check your current version of BIOS in Windows
The BIOS version of your computer is displayed in the BIOS setting menu itself, but you do not need to reboot to check this version number. There are several ways to see your BIOS version from Windows, and they work the same on a PC with a traditional BIOS or a new UEFI firmware.
Check your BIOS version on the command line
It is easy to determine your version of BIOS from the command line. Start by entering the “command line” in the Windows search field. Next, click the “command line” icon.
In the command line dialog box, enter (or copy and insert) the next command, and then click Enter:
wmic bios get smbiosbiosversion
You will see the version of the BIOS or UEFI firmware on your current PC.
How to check your BIOS version using the system information panel
The version number of your BIOS can also be found in the system information panel. To get there at Windows 11, enter the “Information about the System” in the search on the taskbar, and then click on the “System Information” option at the top.
In Windows from 7 to 11 you can find this using the keyboard combination, Windows+R. When the “run” dialog box opens, enter “MSINFO32”, and then click Enter.
BIOS version number is displayed on the system resume panel. Look at the “BIOS version/date” field.
How to update your BIOS
The update of your BIOS can be a little complicated, because different motherboards use different utilities and procedures to update them. There is no single solution for everyone. Nevertheless, you will perform the same basic process on all motherboards, regardless of the manufacturer.
If you look like most people and purchased a pre-created computer instead of building it, go to the manufacturer’s website, look at the computer model and look at its loading page. You will find any available BIOS updates there. Here is a Dell support page, which has BIOS updates for my Dell XPS 15.
If you built your computer, you need to go to the website of the motherboard manufacturer and find the download page or support for your specific motherboard model. You should see a list of available versions of BIOS, as well as any updates, corrections and corrections of errors in each and dates that they were released.
Find a version that you would like to update and click the boot option.
Your BIOS load is likely to be in the form of an archive of the ZIP file. Remove the contents of this file. Inside you will find the necessary BIOS file and probably Readme or a text file that will lead you through updating the new BIOS version. Make sure that you devote time to read all the instructions that are applied specifically to your hardware.
As I mentioned earlier, specific instructions differ from one manufacturer to another. Nevertheless, I will try to illuminate the bases that work on all equipment. You will need to choose one of several different types of biological firing tools, depending on your motherboard and what it supports. BIOS update, on Readme or text file, should recommend the perfect option for your equipment.
BIOS update
Some manufacturers offer a BIOS breakdown option directly in their BIOS or as a special option for pressing the key when downloading a computer. You copy the BIOS file on a USB -disintering, reboot the computer, and then enter the BIOS or UEFI screen. From there, you select the BIOS-renewal option, select the BIOS file that you are posted on the USB-disk, and BIOS updates for the new version.
On most Windows computers, you can access the BIOS screen by pressing the corresponding key while your computer is boating. It is often displayed on the screen during the download process and will be marked in your motherboard or in the PC manual. General keys for access to BIOS include Delete and F2. The process for UEFI Settings Settings Maybe a little different.
DOS -based flashing tools based on DOS
There are also more traditional DOS tools based on DOS. When using these tools, you create a DOS Live USB Disk, and then copy the utility and BIOS to BIOS to this BIOS USB drive. Then you reboot the computer and load from a USB -dissected. In the minimum environment of DOS, which appears after rebooting, you launch the appropriate command, often something like Flash.Bat BIOS3245.BIN, and the tool flashes a new version of BIOS for firmware.
The DOS blinking tool is often provided in the BIOS archive, which you download from the manufacturer’s website, although you may have to load it separately. Look for a file with a .bat or .exe file extension.
Windows -based blinking tools
Some manufacturers, especially finished computers, provide Windows blinking tools. Manufacturers often distribute these BIOS updates as simple executable files that you launch in Windows. At first glance, these tools may seem easier than dealing with the loading menu of loading and flash drives, but in this route there are inherent risks.
Windows always has drivers, background processes and security software, and any failure or freezing during the update can damage BIOS. This risk is why many manufacturers still recommend using their built-in BIOS utilities.
I would be missed if I had not mentioned that everything had improved. Many OEM tools no longer work in Windows, they reboot the system, and then update the BIOS in a preliminary environment where the BIOS can be more safely updated. Nevertheless, it is better to be safe than regret, so I recommend using a blinking tool based on BIOS or loading into a minimum DOS environment to flash BIOS.
Control list of security
Here are a few items that should be noted. They may seem obvious, but when updating such the most important part of your computer, you need you to do everything right.
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Make sure you load BIOS updates (or drivers) from the manufacturer's website. Avoid third -party BIOS files.
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Connect to a stable power source to avoid any losses or brush.
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Do not update during storms or for unstable strength. If possible, Use UPSField
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Do not touch the computer while the system is updated.
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It is always reasonable to confirm your data. Although BIOS updates should not affect storage, I always prefer to make mistakes regarding caution.
That's all. After you run the BIOS utility, reboot the computer, and a new version of the BIOS firmware or UEFI firmware. If there is a problem with the new version of BIOS, you can lower it by loading the older version from the manufacturer's website and repeating the flashing process.
