How to Update BIOS/ UEFI on PC

This article will show you how to Update BIOS/ UEFI on PC. The BIOS of most PCs never gets updated. After all, the BIOS version usually doesn’t change how well your PC works. Why would you do that? Stability for the long term. The BIOS, which stands for Basic Input/Output System, is a layer of software on your motherboard’s flash memory.

It lets you get to a number of settings for your computer and acts as a “bridge” between your hardware and the operating system. Here is a full explanation of what BIOS and UEFI are and how they work. Even with all the warnings, updating the BIOS may sound like a risky thing to do. If you want to know more information about this visit official Microsoft support site.

An old BIOS can slow down a PC, make it less stable, make it harder to boost, and make it incompatible with some devices. Most PC users will try everything they know to fix a problem before they realize it’s because their BIOS is out of date. The general advice is that you’re fine until you start having problems with your devices. We mentioned below are the steps to Update BIOS/ UEFI.

How to Check Your BIOS Version

Check the version of your BIOS to see if you really need to update it. You can see the version by looking at the screen that comes up when you first turn on your computer. This is an easy way to do it, but the screen flashes quickly, so you have to be quick. It might be easy to find out if you use Windows System Information.

1. Type ‘msinfo’ into the Windows Search box and hit Enter. You should see a dialog box like the above appear.
2. Check next to BIOS Version/Date. This shows your BIOS version and the year of release.

Check if you need to update your BIOS by comparing the value in BIOS Version/Date to the current version released by the motherboard manufacturer. If you still want to do the update, keep reading.

How to Update Your BIOS

You can’t just download and run a software file to update your BIOS like you can with drivers. Since the BIOS is a low-level set of instructions, Windows can’t directly talk to it. You must download the update to a USB drive, boot into your UEFI control panel, and run the update from there.

Tools and names used by different makers are also different. Some people just call BIOS changes “updates,” while others call it “flashing the BIOS.” The end result is the same either way. Here’s how to keep your BIOS up-to-date.

1. Back up any data you may need on your computer to removable or cloud storage. It’s a precaution but an important one.
2. Identify your motherboard type and manufacturer from Windows System Information.
3. Visit the manufacturer’s website and locate the BIOS update page for your motherboard.
4. Compare your BIOS version to the latest version. Find out from the page if you must update the BIOS sequentially or if the latest update will include all previous updates.
5. Download that BIOS update to your computer and copy it to a USB flash drive.
6. Reboot your computer and boot into the USB drive. The update tool should present you with a basic dashboard.
7. Save your current BIOS as a precaution.
8. Select the updated BIOS on the USB drive and select the option to update.
9. Allow the process to complete. Do not touch anything or interfere during this process.
10. Reboot your computer when prompted by the installer. Remove the USB drive and boot directly into Windows.
11. Run Windows System Information again (msinfo) and check to see if the data has been updated.

All done. Even though the process seems simple, things can go wrong. Because of this, you should only update your BIOS or UEFI if you are sure you need to.

What Is a UEFI BIOS?

The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is like a switch that checks for and turns on your gear. It also controls the boot devices, the software used to speed up the CPU, the overclock settings, and a number of other factors. Through a process called POST (Power-On Self-Test), it’s also in charge of testing your hardware, like the hard drive and GPU.

Most people know about the BIOS because of problems with connecting gear. For example, if the hard drive’s SATA connection is not put in, your BIOS will show an error on your screen. The newer form of the BIOS is called UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface).

Old-school, or “legacy,” BIOS versions have many of the same features as UEFI BIOS. The best thing about the UEFI BIOS is that its user interface (UI) can be clicked on and is easier to use. The UEFI BIOS also lets you do cool things like watch the hardware, make it easier to overclock, use overclock profiles, and flash the computer.