4+ How to Find BIOS Version Without Entering BIOS (+Picture)

What is BIOS? BIOS itself stands for Basic Input/Output System and is a type of firmware that is present built-in in hardware, used for the computer boot process. The BIOS component is very important for the computer, because without it it is impossible for the operating system to run.

Why do we need to know the BIOS version? If you want to update the BIOS, of course you have to know the BIOS version that you are currently using first. And if you already know the current BIOS version, you can easily find the latest BIOS version from your motherboard manufacturer’s website.

And if you ask, why should update the BIOS version? Because when your computer can’t detect new hardware, it could be that the BIOS doesn’t support that hardware. Then, how to find out the BIOS version? Come on, see the following explanation.

How to find out the BIOS version without entering the BIOS

#1 Using System Information

System Information Tool or MSINFO32 which is available online built-in in Windows can also display the BIOS.

1. To open this tool, type Winkey+R on your keyboard so it opens Windows Run, then type msinfo32 in the column provided. You can also search for System Information in the search field. Look at the image below.

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2. Next, a new dialog box will appear. You can see the BIOS version in the BIOS Version / Date.

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#2 Using Registry Editor

1. You can open Registry Editor by typing Winkey+R on your keyboard, then type regedit in the column provided. Don’t forget to click OK or enter. To see how to open other registry editors, you can see here.

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2. After the Registry Editor dialog box appears, type the command HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINEHARDWAREDESCRIPTIONSystem in the search column. Then, click enter. Look at the image below. 1-type the location in the regedit field

3. Now, you will be directed to another dialog box. Look at the image below. You can see the BIOS version in the SystemBiosVersion. 2-bios regedit

#3 Using the DirectX Diagnostic Tool

1. To open this tool, type Winkey+R on your keyboard so it opens Windows Run, then type dxdiag in the column provided. Don’t forget to click OK or enter.

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2. Next, the dialog box DirectX Diagnostic Tool will appear. You can see the BIOS version of the laptop in the section BIOS. Look at the image below. 2-bios-dxdiag

#4 Using Command Prompt (CMD)

Finally, you can also use the Command Prompt (CMD). To open a command prompt, type cmd in the search field. Once open, you can write commands wmic bios get biosversion on the cmd. Don’t forget to press enter on your keyboard. Now your laptop’s BIOSVersion is visible in the cmd.

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Well, that’s how to find out the BIOS version without entering the BIOS. Very easy, right? Now you can try one of the ways above to see the BIOS version on your laptop without having to enter the BIOS first. Thank you and hope it is useful!