Identifying BIOS version in the BIOS interface: In the Command Prompt window, look for BIOS Version (Figure 2).įigure 2: Identifying BIOS version in Command Prompt.In the Run dialog box, type cmd and press Enter key.Identifying BIOS version using Command Prompt in Microsoft Windows: In the System Information window, look for BIOS Version/Date (Figure 1).įigure 1: Identifying BIOS version in System Information.In the Run dialog box, type msinfo32 and press Enter key.Press Windows logo key + R key on the keyboard.How do I check the BIOS version of my PC? Identifying BIOS version using System Information in Microsoft Windows: CyberPowerPC recommends running the laptop PC on AC How do I access BIOS or System Setup on my PC? Warning: CyberPowerPC laptop PCs must have the battery installed and charged to at least 10% before you begin the BIOS update.
Most motherboard manufacturers provide an easy-to-use self-installing update utility that allows this task to be performed easily otherwise they will provide detailed instructions for how to properly update your bios in their documentation.
Unlike Microsoft Windows, anti-virus or other software updates which are usually automatic, BIOS on a PC has to be updated manually.
Like operating system and driver revisions, BIOS update contains feature enhancements or changes that will help keep your system software current and compatible with other system modules (hardware, firmware, drivers and software) as well as providing security updates and increased stability.
BIOS update can often fix problems and/or add features to the PC's BIOS. BIOS update is a software utility that updates the programming of the most basic hardware in a PC. Changing certain settings could prevent your PC from starting correctly, prevent the operating system from loading or suffer the potential loss of data.ĬyberPowerPC recommends updating the BIOS as part of your scheduled update cycle. Warning: BIOS interface is designed for advanced PC users.