Specific instructions are for a Dell computer.
General instructions are provided for other manufacturers.
Most people never need to worry about updating BIOS unless a troubleshooting guide specifically calls for it.
An update can also add features to amotherboard, fix bugs, and address security issues.
If an update isn’t available, then running through the steps below won’t be helpful.
Take whatever precautions it’s crucial that you ensure your gear won’t shut down during the update!
An update that’s suddenly interrupted could corrupt the BIOS and cause even more problems.
Back up your data.
How to Update Dell BIOS
These steps are specific for updating BIOS on a Dell computer.
While the process is generally the same, each BIOS manufacturer has its own process.
Read the next section at if you’re not using a Dell.
Visit Dell’s Drivers & Downloads page.
SelectDownload & Install SupportAssistto identify your gear automatically.
SelectDownloadto save the BIOS update to your system.
If you’re updating BIOS from the file on the flash drive, press theF12key while restarting.
Continue with Step 7.
Use the browse button to find the EXE file you downloaded to the flash drive earlier.
Select it and then pressOK.
ChooseBegin Flash Update, and then confirm withYes, to start updating BIOS.
your machine will reboot to finish the update.
kick off the file from wherever you downloaded it.
Restart when you’re told to so that the BIOS update can finish.
If there are additional steps you better follow, select anyUpdateorContinuebuttons to finalize the update.
If you need specific help updating BIOS, visit the manufacturer’s help documents.
