How to Update BIOS Drivers on Windows PC

Are you looking to update your BIOS drivers to enhance your computer's performance and stability? Updating your BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is an essential task that can fix hardware compatibility issues and improve system functionality. In this guide, we will provide a step-by-step tutorial on how to update BIOS drivers safely and efficiently. Whether you're a novice or an experienced user, our instructions will help you through the BIOS update process.

What is BIOS

The BIOS is the software component of the motherboard that helps to start any device. While starting the device until we see the OS Logo, the BIOS executes the process.

Refer to these Articles to learn more:

• Introduction of BIOS
• What happens when we turn on the computer?

The main goal of the BIOS is to start different hardware devices. So, if you are upgrading hardware on a large scale on your device you have to update BIOS drivers (also known as UEFI in the modern systems).

What is UEFI

UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) is a modern firmware interface designed to replace the older BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) firmware standard that has been in use since the early days of personal computers. UEFI provides a more advanced and flexible way for the operating system to communicate with the hardware during the boot process, and it offers several significant improvements over BIOS.

UEFI vs. BIOS: What's the difference

How to Check your Current BIOS version

Before we move ahead to update BIOS, let's understand how to check the current running version of BIOS in your Windows computer or laptop.

Check BIOS version in Windows

• Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
• Type msinfo32 and press Enter.
• In the System Information window, look for BIOS Version/Date under the System Summary section. This will display your BIOS version and release date.

You can face any difficulty, then you may follow the alternate method in Windows:

• Open Command Prompt by pressing Win + R, typing cmd, and pressing Enter.
• In the Command Prompt window, type the following command:

wmic bios get smbiosbiosversion

Steps to Install BIOS Driver on Desktop or Laptop

Now, we will look for some of the basics steps to Install the BIOS drivers in Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Step 1: Visit official Website of your "Motherboard" and check for BIOS Update

Browse to the Official Webpage of your Motherboard & get the BIOS Update Download file from the internet. Here, we are using a sample (Gigabyte BIOS Update) image of drivers.

Step 2: Insert USB Driver and click on "Options" to Format it.

Insert a USB Driver into the system & right-click on it. You will find the option called Format. Click on it.

Step 3: Choose FAT32 before Formatting

While Formating be sure you are using the FAT32 Format. Now, click OK to format the USB Drive & put the downloaded exe file there.

Disclaimer: After formatting the USB Drive, all the data stored there will get removed forever, So, keep a backup before you update BIOS drivers.

Step 4: Click to 'Restart" your System

Now, click on the Windows button & go for the Restart option.

Step 5: Press F2 to enter the BIOS Mode

Now, press the F2 key to enter into the BIOS while restarting the device. In the BIOS go for the Q-Flash option. This will initiate to update BIOS drivers in no time.

Step 6: Select "Update BIOS" From Drive to Install the Latest BIOS Driver

Now, select Update BIOS From Drive to install the latest BIOS Driver to the system without any issue. Wait until the process gets completed.

Note: While the process to update BIOS drivers is going on, make sure that the Power Connection does not get lost. Also, ensure that the USB Driver should be connected to the system all the time.

Updating your BIOS drivers can significantly improve your computer's performance and resolve compatibility issues. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can safely and efficiently update your BIOS in Windows 10 and 11, ensuring your system runs smoothly. Regular BIOS updates can help maintain your hardware's reliability and longevity.

Also Read

• How to Update Your Computer BIOS?
• How To Reset a BIOS Password?
• UEFI and How is it Different From BIOS