BIOS updates allow your computer's hardware to communicate correctly with your operating system after upgrades to your hardware, drivers or operating system. BIOS updates are typically released near Windows operating system release dates and approximately every 1 1/2 to 2 years. Updating or flashing the BIOS is a quick and automated process once the file is downloaded. BIOS updates can be run from a floppy disk, flash drive, SD card or desktop application.
Instructions
Run a BIOS Update
1. Restart your computer and press either "F2," "Esc," or "Del" to access your computer's BIOS. The key will depend on your computer's manufacturer and will be listed at the bottom of the boot loader screen. Note the BIOS manufacturer and version number at the top of the BIOS settings screen. Press "Esc" to exit and restart your computer.
2. Locate your BIOS update. Visit your computer manufacturer's website, BIOS manufacturer's website or the link in the Resources section. For the computer's manufacturer, you will need your make and model or serial number to locate the appropriate update. The link in the Resources section lists almost every possible manufacturer with corresponding BIOS updates.
3. Download the update that works best for you. You can choose to download updates that install via floppy disks, USB flash drives, SD cards or as a desktop executable.
4. Copy the BIOS update to your removable media if you didn't download it directly to the media. If there are any instructions provided with the downloaded update, read them carefully before updating your BIOS. Some BIOS updates require you to unzip files or only place a portion of the download update on the removable media.
5. Restart your computer with your removable media inserted. Press "F12" while the computer starts to choose which media to boot from. The media will depend on what you chose in Step 3. The update will run automatically at this point and will restart your computer when complete.
If you have a desktop application, double-click the file and let the update run.
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