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Tip: Updating BIOS on a PC (High Risk Job)

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A small BIOS chipset resides in every computer product, sitting on the motherboard and contributing to the breath of life for computer owners, right as soon as the power button is turned on.

BIOS stands for Basic Input and Output System, and this chipset is in charge of doing the initial initiation for all kinds of hardware installed in the PC, from the GPU, CPU, to the motherboard chipset.

It’s just that currently most motherboards sold in the market embed the UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) chipset which replaces the conventional BIOS. Although different, UEFI has the same function as BIOS: it prepares the system to boot into the operating system.

Yes, everyone familiar with computing systems still refers to UEFI chipsets as BIOS. And we will do the same.

Why does the BIOS need (or don’t need) to be updated?

Basically, BIOS updates are intended to fix bugs that may appear, as well as provide useful feature updates for computer users.

During the life of a motherboard, manufacturers always release BIOS updates or firmware packages that in most cases support the latest processors and memory. In addition, updating the BIOS will also help get rid of common problems that may appear on a motherboard.

That’s why you need to do a BIOS update only if:

  • Fixed bugs in the system BIOS; or
  • You’re buying a much newer CPU than the motherboard you’re using.

It’s not wise to keep updating the BIOS firmware while you have the chance. This kind of practice is risky. One-one of your computer system will even stop working. Therefore the wisest choice is to update the BIOS Firmware, only when you need it.

Before updating the BIOS Firmware, make sure that you have installed the latest version of the firmware in question. The easiest way to find the BIOS version is to open the System Information application by typing “msinfo” in the Windows search field. In the window that opens after typing “msinfo”, you will find information about the BIOS version. Info is usually shown on the right, under info about processor speed.

BIOS versionWhat needs to be done then is pay attention to the BIOS version number and date that is being used, then compare it with the latest version provided by the motherboard manufacturer you are using. This latter info can be found on the support page which can be found on your motherboard manufacturer’s website.

Are you ready to update the BIOS?

If now is a good time to update the BIOS, in the sense that you just bought a new CPU and want everything to run smoothly, then there are a few things to do.

  1. When you turn on your PC and the device starts booting up, you will see text telling you which key to press to enter the BIOS realm. Remember that every motherboard manufacturer provides different instructions, so you’ll have to figure out which button to press. Some motherboard manufacturers provide a feature in the BIOS, where you can directly update the BIOS version (provided your computer is connected to the internet). If the motherboard you are using has one, then you are in luck.
  2. However, if the manufacturer of the motherboard you are using does not provide an update feature directly from the BIOS menu, then all you need to do is download the latest BIOS version from the specific motherboard site. Download the required files, and transfer them to a USB Flash Disk. Reboot your computer until it enters the BIOS panel.
  3. In the BIOS panel, use the UEFI’s or BIOS’ update tool or the BIOS flash tool. Perform the procedure for backing up the firmware that is being used, just in case something goes wrong.
  4. Then use the flashing tool to select the latest firmware file that you downloaded and put in the USB Flash Disk. Running the latest firmware file only takes a few minutes, but make sure you don’t turn off your PC during this process.
  5. Once the flash process is complete, restart your computer and you are ready to use your PC as usual. Some motherboard manufacturers provide flexibility, where users can update the BIOS by running the file with the .exe extension directly. However, we recommend you to use the method above, to avoid problems in the future.

vital Records: Although there are many benefits that can be obtained from updating the BIOS, what needs to be understood is the risks that may arise when doing so. If you’re not sure, and there’s no good reason to do it, then you don’t have to.

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