• Registered: 2015-09-07
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Topic: How Can I update Bios?

I need to update Bios settings of my Laptop!! How do I go about it? I have Dell D505 with me but seems to be old for windows 8 or later! Kindly Help

  • Registered: 2022-07-18
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Re: How Can I update Bios?

The method for updating your BIOS varies between motherboard manufacturers.

If you don’t remember what motherboard you’re using, the information is easy to find using Windows. In Windows 10, hit the Windows key and type “Sys” or “msinfo” to find System Information:

Click into the System Information app and find the lines reading “Baseboard Manufacturer” and “Baseboard Product”:

Screenshot baseboard manufacturer
Note: Before proceeding further, back up your personal files and research recovery options for your PC and motherboard in the case of BIOS corruption. Recovery might require a prepared USB stick or CD as well as keyboard activation of a recovery tool built into a prebuilt PC.

Once you have the product model, navigate to the manufacturer’s product support page and look for the product manual. A BIOS or UEFI chapter should explain several ways to “flash” — or update — the BIOS. There may also be a guide on the BIOS tab of the product page.

It’s helpful to keep the manual or guide open on a second device, such as a laptop or smartphone. Your browser won’t be accessible on your primary PC when you’re in the BIOS environment.

One common method is to:

Download new driver files from the BIOS tab on your product’s support page.
Extract them using a utility like WinRAR.
Transfer them onto a properly-formatted USB drive.
Restart the PC and access the BIOS menu during POST.
The tools for installing the BIOS update from here will vary by manufacturer, but step-by-step instructions can be found either in the manual or the manufacturer’s website.

Depending on the manufacturer, a simple update method may also be provided, such as a USB stick included with your motherboard that updates the BIOS from within Windows. Similar utilities may also be available for download and installation onto a USB drive. Some motherboards even have specific ports and LEDs dedicated to this update process.

Regardless of the installation method, a BIOS update can take around five minutes. It’s important not to power down or restart your PC until the process is complete. Check the manufacturer’s instructions to see if an LED on the motherboard will signal the end of the update.

Regards,
Rachel Gomez