Updating your BIOS will help keep your computer in proper running order.
BIOS stands for basic input output system. It is responsible for controlling which of your computer's applications start up and in what order. From time to time your computer's manufacturer may come up with an upgrade to your BIOS system, this helps to keep your computer in working order and to repair any bugs found since the last update. It only takes about ten minutes to complete and doesn't require any special technical skills.
Instructions
1. Turn on your computer and determine its manufacturer and model. The computer's manufacturer appears when the computer reboots. The model number can be found on the sticker on the bottom of the computer.
2. Connect the computer to the Internet and open the website of the computer's manufacturer. You can search the Internet for the manufacturer's website if you don't know it.
3. Download the latest update for the computer's BIOS on the website. The BIOS update can usually be found on the website's "Download," "Support" or "Help" section. Type the exact model and name of the computer to find the BIOS update for the computer.
4. Open the BIOS update folder that you have downloaded and look for the application file. Run the application file to start the installation of the BIOS update. You may need to click on the "Update," "Write" and "Confirm" button. These are the common interfaces that will be shown when you run the BIOS update application. Complete the BIOS update installation process by following the instructions prompted on your computer's screen.
5. Wait for the update to be completed and restart the computer before using .
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