How To Find Your BIOS Version And Update It On Windows 10

Check Your BIOS Version by Using the System Information Panel. You can also find your BIOS's version number in the System Information window. On Windows 7, 8, or 10, hit Windows+R, type “msinfo32” into the Run box, and then hit Enter. The BIOS version number is displayed on the System Summary pane.

1. How do I find my BIOS version?
2. How do I update my BIOS in Windows 10?
3. How do you tell if my BIOS needs updating?
4. How do I know if I have UEFI or BIOS?
5. How do you check if BIOS is working properly?
6. Is it safe to update BIOS?
7. Do I need to update BIOS for Windows 10?
8. How do I change BIOS settings?

How do I find my BIOS version?

Check Your System BIOS Version

1. Click Start. In the Run or Search box, type cmd, then Click on "cmd.exe" in search results.
2. If the User Access Control window appears, select Yes.
3. In the Command Prompt window, at the C:\ prompt, type systeminfo and press Enter, locate the BIOS version in the results (Figure 5)

How do I update my BIOS in Windows 10?

3. Update from BIOS

1. When Windows 10 starts, open the Start Menu and click the Power button.
2. Hold the Shift key and choose the Restart option.
3. You should see several options available. ...
4. Now select Advanced options and select UEFI Firmware Settings.
5. Click the Restart button and your computer should now boot to BIOS.

How do you tell if my BIOS needs updating?

Some will check if an update is available, others will just show you the current firmware version of your present BIOS. In that case, you can go to the downloads and support page for your motherboard model and see if a firmware update file that's newer than your currently installed one is available.

How do I know if I have UEFI or BIOS?

How to Check If Your Computer Uses UEFI or BIOS

1. Press Windows + R keys simultaneously to open the Run box. Type MSInfo32 and hit Enter.
2. On the right pane, find the "BIOS Mode". If your PC uses BIOS, it will display Legacy. If it is using UEFI so it will display UEFI.

How do you check if BIOS is working properly?

How to Check the Current BIOS Version on Your Computer

1. Reboot Your Computer.
2. Use the BIOS Update Tool.
3. Use Microsoft System Information.
4. Use a Third-Party Tool.
5. Run a Command.
6. Search the Windows Registry.

Is it safe to update BIOS?

In general, you shouldn't need to update your BIOS that often. Installing (or "flashing") a new BIOS is more dangerous than updating a simple Windows program, and if something goes wrong during the process, you could end up bricking your computer.

Do I need to update BIOS for Windows 10?

BIOS updates will not make your computer faster, they generally won't add new features you need, and they may even cause additional problems. You should only update your BIOS if the new version contains an improvement you need.

How do I change BIOS settings?

How to Configure the BIOS Using the BIOS Setup Utility

1. Enter the BIOS Setup Utility by pressing the F2 key while the system is performing the power-on self-test (POST). ...
2. Use the following keyboard keys to navigate the BIOS Setup Utility: ...
3. Navigate to the item to be modified. ...
4. Press Enter to select the item. ...
5. Use the up or down arrow keys or the + or – keys to change a field.