【UPDATE COMPUTER BIOS】▷ All Brands 2022

BIOS are the initials of Basic Entry/Exit System from a computer. It is a kind of program that is incorporated into the computer’s motherboard and that is executed in the first instance before loading other components of it. Not all PCs have the same manufacturer for their BIOS, so the update process will change in each one of them. But, in general, we can explain how to update the BIOS or UEFI of the motherboard.

The BIOS gives the computer’s operating system all the information it needs about the hardware. of it and is designed so that certain components can work. This is the main reason why if we load this part of our equipment, it can be completely unusable, which is why having an up-to-date and correctly functioning space is essential for the health of our computer equipment.

This one has a firmware programming that can save a small amount of information where the configuration that the user has created is indicated. Its components are soldered to the motherboard and they cannot be changed by a mid-level user. In addition, it performs a small test during power-up to verify that everything is correctly connected, thus giving way to the start of the operating system. Your interaction with the user is often measured by beeps, such as the classic beep that indicates “all ok” during the power on of a device.

Steps to update the BIOS of the computer in Windows

The BIOS or even UEFI update procedure (which replaces it in some cases) is extremely delicate, so it is only recommended to do it following a complete guide. You need to be very careful and respect certain rules before doing so to avoid future problems that may be irreparable in relation to the improvements we want to make.

The first thing you need to know before starting to upgrade or update your computer’s BIOS is the current version you have in order to select the most appropriate file when you have to choose which files to download and install.

How to know what version of BIOS I have?

1. You must run the tool “System information”; you can type it as it is in the start search bar of your desktop, and we click on the first result that appears.
2. Then click on “System Summary”.
3. The version of your BIOS is shown under the characteristics of the PC’s processor; pray “BIOS version and date“. You must write down the number and the date (although this does not always appear).

How to know the make and model of our equipment?

Now is the time to know the origin of your system. With this we will know where the correct version can be found and downloaded.

• If it is a system built from components purchased separately, you should visit the motherboard manufacturer’s website and look for an option such as “Drivers and downloads”; This will vary depending on each brand.
• If you have bought the computer as a whole, you must go to the website of the seller or the firm that has registered the device as a unit and look in a section of “drivers”.

Table: BIOS update guides by brand

Steps to follow to download and install the drivers

Knowing the origin and having accessed all the drivers of the brand of your computer, you must locate your BIOS model and download the executable or available file. We can’t really give you the steps to do this as each brand will have placed their drivers and update files differently.

What we can intuit is that these files are ordered according to the version and that the process will be very simple, linear and well guided by the brand, so that you only have to click a couple of times on buttons like “Discharge“, “Following“, “Continue“, etc; really, it’s not that complicated to download a file.

1. Before starting, make a copy of your current BIOS. All BIOS update programs have this option. On your manufacturer’s website (in the same one where you found the information regarding the origin of the BIOS system) you will have direct and specific instructions to make this copy.
2. Once done, you can start the update.. To do this, you just have to run the file that you have previously downloaded.
   • The program may ask you for a CD at some point, so have one ready to insert when prompted by the process. In some cases a file “autoexe.bat” which is used to run the BIOS update automatically.
   • When the procedure is complete, the computer may ask you to restart it.
3. Now you must boot and enter the BIOS of your computer (when it is executed you must click on the key “Suppress”).
4. The manufacturer may recommend clearing the current BIOS settings. To do this, you must look for the option “Restore Defaults” either “Load Fail-Safe Defaults”.
5. If you know the necessary parameters, select them at this time so that it is configured correctly. This step is not always necessary.
6. You already have your PC ready again to work with it fully updated.

*Note 1: Make sure the version is correct; since if it is not the case, you can overwrite the BIOS of your system and completely ruin your computer. Do not forget to read the file that comes with the installation “read me”. You should not improvise.
*Note 2: A very important note is related to power outages. These are one of the few things that can completely render your computer useless.

It is because of that:

• if it is portablemake sure the battery is fully charged.
• If you do it on a desktop PCit is best that you have it connected to a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply).

Update the BIOS using a USB or flash drive

In some cases, BIOS update can be done using a flash drive, since not all computers have a floppy drive nowadays. We are going to explain how you can do it step by step, so that you can take care of doing it yourself in a simple way with a simple USB.

1. First of all, we need to download the application “” in an updated version on our PC.
2. Now we connect the flash drive that we are going to use the computer and run the newly installed application using administrator permissions.
3. Let’s unzip the filedosusb.zip”, selecting “Remove all”. We will need a new folder called “usbdos” that has been created at the predefined destination location.
4. Within the application, we are going to select the following options:
   • Device section: Choose our flash drive from the list.
   • File System section: Select the FAT option.
   • Section Volume Label: Give a new name to the flash drive.
   • Section Create a DOS startup disk: You must mark the checkbox.
   • Section Using DOS Files located at: You must activate this checkbox again and look for the folder we talked about earlier: “usbdos”.
5. Now we can start the process, clicking on the button “start“. After a short period of time, it will notify us that the formatting of the flash drive has finished.
6. Now we must copy the files of the new BIOS to the pendrive. It is essential that you carry out the process connected to the electrical network and never, under any circumstances, turn off the equipment during the process.
7. We make our team boot from the pendrivewhich will cause the computer to boot into MS-DOS mode. Do not panic if you see a black screen with white letters, it is part of this operating system.
8. On this screen, type the command “say”, which will bring you a list of the files. You should run the file with the BIOS name ending in .exe. To do this, write your exact name and click on the “intro” from your keyboard.
9. Now you must follow the steps that appear on the screen. Each manufacturer has different stepsbut these are usually not complex.
10. When the process is finished, if there are no errors, you will have to restart the computer and we will have the BIOS in its most current version.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about updating the computer’s BIOS

Next, we are going to show you a series of questions that are very common when performing the update that we have been showing you throughout the post, so that in most cases, all doubts and problems that may arise during the update are resolved. this delicate updating process.

Is it mandatory to manage the BIOS?

No, it does not require administration and therefore we should not modify its parameters lightly, if we do not have specific or advanced computer knowledge.

Is it advisable to update the BIOS?

It is not necessary to do this, especially if you are a medium / low level user with limited knowledge about it. The system continues to work even if the BIOS version is not the most current. However, keeping any element updated is always important so that it works smoothly and offers you the best benefits.

When should we worry about performing the update?

When our equipment has processor performance problems or a problem has occurred in the BIOS itself. In addition, I recommend going to ask for advice from a store or person specialized in it.

If there are multiple versions after mine, can I directly update to the latest version available?

No. You must download all existing versions. Put them on a flash drive and the team will decide which versions are needed when it starts installing the BIOS.