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Update your BIOS with care

How to check what BIOS version you’re running

How to update your BIOS to the latest version

  • Back up anything important to an external drive before you start Download the latest BIOS files from the manufacturer’s site Unzip the files if they’re compressed Copy the files to a USB thumb drive (an empty drive is best) Keep the drive plugged in and reboot your PC When the PC is restarting click F2 or DEL on your keyboard to access the BIOS Find the option to update BIOS in the BIOS settings Click to update and find the file(s) you copied to the drive Wait for the update to complete

Having trouble getting to the BIOS?

  • Press the start button or Windows key on your keyboard Type to search for “reset this PC” Click on “Advanced start up” and click to restart.   You may then see various options on screen Click trobuleshoot Click advanced options Click UEFI Firmware settings