BIOS is an important part of any computer, but sometimes you need to find out which version of BIOS you are using, and today we are going to show you how to do this in Windows 10.
You usually need to find out your BIOS version if you plan to update it with a newer version. Checking the BIOS version is not that difficult on Windows 10, and you can do it using one of our solutions.
Find out the BIOS version of the motherboard using the command line
The command line is an extremely powerful tool that allows you to make all kinds of changes to the system. In addition to making changes, you can also use the command line to view important system information, such as the BIOS version. To check the BIOS version using the command line, you need to do the following:
- Press Windows Key + X and select Command Prompt (Admin) from the list.
- Enter the SystemInfo command and press Enter. You should see all the information about the system.
- Look for the line BIOS version to see the value.
As you can see, checking the BIOS version with command line support is relatively straightforward and you can do it by typing one command.
BIOS version with System Information tool
The system information tool contains all kinds of useful information about your computer. With this tool you can see information related to both your hardware and software. This also includes the BIOS version, and in order to find out which BIOS version you are currently using, you need to do the following:
- Run with Windows + R keys
- In the dialog box enter "msinfo32"
- Click Ok
- In our case, the BIOS version is American Megatrends inc. F5. 01.03.2018
This method is even easier than using the command line and also shows additional information regarding your BIOS, such as the type of BIOS you are using along with its version. Using the System Information Tool, you will have access to additional information about your system and BIOS.
Check BIOS version in DXDiag
DXDiag is a DirectX diagnostic tool that provides information about installed DirectX components and drivers. In addition, this tool collects information about your hardware, including your motherboard. This tool will also show you the BIOS version:
- Press Windows + R
- Enter DXDIAG
- Press Enter or the OK button
- In the DirectX Diagnostic Tools, find the line with the BIOS version
Finding the BIOS version of a motherboard on Windows 10 is relatively easy, and you can do it simply using any of the methods that we showed you in this article.
I think you will find useful the topic of how to find out the BIOS version of the motherboard asus, gigabyte, msi. There are actually several techniques. Which one to use for themselves, everyone decides for himself. All methods can be checked on acer, hp, lenovo laptop.
I will make a reservation right away, there will be examples using additional programs through which you can not only determine the BIOS version, but also collect a lot of other useful information. So I advise you to download them.
Standard ways of collecting information about BIOS
Method 1. When starting the computer, when checking the hardware configuration, remember the necessary information. If the start is lightning fast, press the PAUSE BREAK key. This will freeze the startup of the operating system. It will be possible to find out the manufacturer of BIOS, as well as its current version.
This method does not apply to all motherboards. It may be that the BIOS information is not reflected due to the hardware configuration. After pressing the PAUSE BREAK key, the system will probably fly through the necessary data, and you will see a black screen. To start the system in this case, press the key combination CTRL + ALT + DEL.
I would say that this is more of a delusional method, but still giving information. Further we will discuss more objective and fully working options.
Method 2. You need . To do this, after starting the PC, press the F2 or DEL keys. A blue (gray) background and English menu indicates a successful login to the control system.
Browse the main sections and find an option called SYSTEM (BIOS) INFORMATION. The current BIOS version and firmware date.
Often at the top or bottom of the screen there is information about the type of firmware, for example, it can be AWARD, AMI BIOS. It all depends on the firm of the motherboard.
Method 3. The most versatile way to get information about the current BIOS version. Let's take the shortcut that works in Windows 7, vista, XP. Hotkeys will help you with this.
Press the windows + R icon on the keyboard, a window for launching programs and utilities opens. Copy and paste the MSINFO32 command, which opens the "" window. In the “element” compartment, visually find the “BIOS version”, opposite which you will see the type, version, and date of the BIOS firmware.
Additional programs
Information about the BIOS version is also capable of collecting specialized programs. We will talk about them. If suddenly you have installed the utilities described below, we can say with confidence that you will use them. Nothing is more practical and convenient than using the functionality of programs aimed at this.
Of course, one defining the characteristics of BIOS utilities are not limited. Basically, the functionality is aimed at collecting all the characteristics of a computer and optimizing its operation.
The first Everest Home Edition program is free. There is a paid version, but the Home Edition features are enough. It has extensive functionality that allows you to find out the characteristics of all components to the smallest detail.
It is also worth noting that the utility shows the temperature of components, fan speed, recommendations for improving performance. At the moment we are interested in how to use this software to determine the version and type of BIOS.
The menu on the left contains the names of the various components. The required item is called "COMPUTER". After clicking on the plus sign, you must select the DMI section, then BIOS. Here you will find out a bunch of different data, namely the manufacturer, version, date.
Second CPU-Z program... It has similar characteristics to the first. Tracks in real time the change in the frequencies of the processor, RAM.
When loaded, the utility collects statistical data for a while. The interface is simple and consists of 7 tabs. In order to find out the BIOS version, go to the "PAYMENT" tab and get the coveted information.
As you can see, there are many ways to find out. This is done both in a standard way using existing capabilities, and using third-party software. It is better to download one program of this type. After all, it is a powerful tool for tracking and identifying deficiencies in the system.
Progress does not stand still, and in order to keep up with the times, it is necessary to periodically update both the software and hardware of your computer. However, it is not always possible to replace all components of the system unit at once. In this case, you have to resort to some tricks that can help in solving the issue of increasing the speed of our PC and updating the component elements.
For example, often hardware developers release BIOS updates that can add support for some new technology that was initially absent, but quite workable on the existing hardware platform, provided that the corresponding correction is made to the program of the basic input / output system. And here the main question that pops up for an ordinary user sounds like this: how to find out the bios version, and solve the problem of switching from an old version to a new software solution? We will answer this question with you today!
The BIOS update process is performed by reprogramming a special microcircuit and is called flashing. To successfully flash the BIOS, you need to know the current version of the basic I / O system program.
The first and easiest way to find out the BIOS version is to directly observe the computer boot process. Immediately after passing the POST procedure, information about the video card is displayed on the monitor, and then a screen with all the necessary information about the computer follows. It is here, in the first line, that you can find out the manufacturer and BIOS version of your motherboard. The picture below is an illustrative example of displaying the BIOS version at boot.
From the presented picture, we can learn that this BIOS was developed by Award Software, Inc, and its version is v6.00PG.
It happens that when you turn on the computer, this information is hidden by the logo of the motherboard manufacturer, in this case, you need to enter the BIOS settings using the DEL key and in the BIOS Setup (Boot Settings Configuration) section, set the Show logo parameter to Disabled.
The information given is valid for desktop computers. What should you do if you are the lucky owner of a modern laptop in which the manufacturer deliberately hid this screen and prohibited the manual disabling of your logo when the computer boots? How to view the bios version, you ask with a helpless gesture, if the logo gets in the way ... What to do? In this case, we will have to use method number two!
The second way to find out the BIOS version is to use a special kind of programs designed to display detailed information about any computer. Let's take a look at some of them.
Sisoft Sandra - A program for a comprehensive system analysis, which will allow not only to find out the BIOS version, but also to identify all other equipment. There are versions for computers running different versions of Windows - from 2000 to the latest Windows 8, as well as for light versions of this operating system designed for embedded systems based on Arm architecture processors. In case you need to find out the BIOS version not of the motherboard, but of the video card, then this program will also allow you to easily solve this problem.
AIDA32 and AIDA64 - A program similar to the above, with which you can find out the BIOS version. This program replaced the popular Lavalys Everest service for personal computers (in which there was a wonderful function of automatically providing a link to the current version of the drivers for each PC component). Functionally, AIDA32 is not much different from Sisoftware Sandra, so you can choose from these programs whatever you like.
The third method is available for owners of the Windows operating system. By pressing the Win + R key combination and entering the msinfo32 command in the "System Information" section, you can easily find the item indicating the computer BIOS version.
After pressing the OK button, a window will open in which you can view the BIOS version.
All these methods of recognizing the BIOS version and a few more new ones you can see in the video clip below. From it you will find out what version of bios you have installed, as well as understand how to determine the version of the motherboard and your processor.
BIOS is the default in all electronic computers, as it is the basic system of input-output and user interaction with the device. Despite this, BIOS versions and developers may differ, so you will need to know the version and developer name in order to correctly update or solve problems.
In total, there are three main methods that allow you to find out the version and developer of BIOS:
- Using the BIOS itself;
- Using standard Windows tools;
- Using third party software.
If you decide to use a third-party program to display data about the BIOS and the system as a whole, then read the reviews about it to be sure that the information displayed is correct.
Method 1: AIDA64
Is a third-party software solution that allows you to find out the characteristics of the hardware and software component of your computer. The software is distributed on a paid basis, but has a limited (30 days) demo period, which will allow the user to explore the functionality without any restrictions. The program has been almost completely translated into Russian.
It is easy to find out the BIOS version in AIDA64 - you just need to follow these step-by-step instructions:
Method 2: CPU-Z
- this is also a program for viewing the characteristics of hardware and software components, but, unlike AIDA64, it is distributed completely free of charge, has less functionality, a simpler interface.
The instruction that will allow you to find out the current BIOS version using CPU-Z looks like this:
Method 3: Speccy
Is a program from a trusted developer who released another famous cleaner program -. The software has a fairly simple and pleasant interface, there is a translation into Russian, as well as a free version of the program, the functionality of which will be enough to view the BIOS version.
Method 4: Windows tools
You can also find out the current BIOS version using standard OS tools without downloading any additional programs. However, this can look a little more complicated. Check out this step by step guide:
- Most of the information about the hardware and software component of the PC is available for viewing in the window "System Information"... To open it, it is best to use the window "Run" which is invoked by keyboard shortcuts Win + R... In the line write the command msinfo32.
- A window will open "System Information"... In the left menu, go to the section of the same name (it should usually open by default).
- Now find the item there BIOS version... It will contain the developer, version and release date (all in the same order).
Method 5: system registry
This method may be suitable for those users who, for some reason, do not display BIOS information in "System Information"... It is recommended only for experienced PC users to find out in this way about the current version and developer of BIOS, as there is a risk of accidentally damaging files / folders important for the system.
The step-by-step instructions are as follows:
Method 6: through the BIOS itself
This is the most proven method, but it requires restarting the computer and entering the BIOS interface. For an inexperienced PC user, this can be a little difficult, since the entire interface is in English, and the ability to operate with a mouse is absent in most versions.
Use this instruction:
Method 7: when booting the PC
This method is the simplest of all those described. On many computers, when booting, a screen appears for a few seconds, where important information about the components of the computer, as well as the BIOS version, can be written. Pay attention to the following points when booting up your computer "BIOS version", "BIOS data" and "BIOS ID".
Since this screen appears only for a couple of seconds, in order to have time to remember the data about the BIOS, press the key Pause break... This information will remain on the screen. Press this key again to continue booting the PC.
If no data appears when loading, which is typical for many modern computers and motherboards, then you will have to press the key F9... After that, basic information should appear. It is worth remembering that on some computers, instead of F9 another function key must be pressed.
Even an inexperienced PC user can find out the BIOS version, since most of the described methods do not require any specific knowledge.
Hello admin! I would like to consult on this issue. I need find out the BIOS version my motherboard, I enter the command "msinfo32" in the command line and the window "System Information ", Which shows that the version of my BIOS: - " American Megatrends Inc. 2003 ", And the BIOS mode is Outdated.
How can I know for sure version of your BIOS, preferably by means of Windows itself, without the use of third-party programs?
How to find out the BIOS version
Hello friends, let's reassure our reader! Number 2003 is just the BIOS version number. The version number can be 1805, 1908, 2104, 0506, or 0605, and so on. For example, pay attention to the page for downloading updates on the BIOS of the manufacturer of my motherboard. The most recent downloadable firmware is 2104! And what version of the firmware is on my BIOS now and is it worth updating it? This is what we will find out in today's article! 
If you want to know the BIOS version of yourmotherboard, then this can be done in several simple ways. Also at the end of the article, we will learn how to download the latest firmware on the official website of the motherboard manufacturer and how to update the BIOS itself.
Find out the BIOS version using the command line.
We open command line with administrator rights and enter the command: SYSTEMINFO
In the window that appears, information about the configuration of our computer and the operating system installed on it will be displayed. Also, the information will indicate the BIOS version, in our case - American Megatrends Inc. 2003, creation date 05/10/2013.
Just in case, one more command: wmic bios get smbiosbiosversion
we see the BIOS version - 2003.
You can also use the msinfo32 command
The "System Information" window will open, which will also contain information about the version of your BIOS.
We all know that immediately after turning on the computer, the BIOS starts checking the hardware, this process is called "POST", at which time we see the results of this check on the monitor screen. So, very simple way find out the BIOS version- this is at the time of the procedure " POST ", press the button on the keyboard"Pause / Break" (located next to the keys"Print Screen" and "Scroll Lock"), thereby stop the process of checking devices and see the BIOS version.
If you enter the BIOS itself on the Main tab (Basic settings), then here we will also find out what we need.
You can find out the BIOS version using the registry. In the registry editor, open the section
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ HARDWARE \ DESCRIPTION \ System \ BIOS
and look at the value of the BIOSVersion parameter - this is the version of your BIOS.
Maybe you have a motherboard from ASUS, then download the utility on the official website ASUS - AI Suite II and launch it.
If you have AIDA64 installed on your computer, then finding out the BIOS version is as easy as shelling pears.
Motherboard-->BIOS... We see the manufacturer, version and release date.
Almost all users have a very useful program installed - CPU-Z. Run the program and go to the "Mainboard" tab
How to update BIOS
Friends, if you have a motherboard from ASUS, then it is best to do this in the BIOS itself, using the built-in ASUS EZ flash utility.
In the window of this utility, you need to specify the downloaded at the office. site https://www.asus.com/ru the file of the latest BIOS update, which is better located on a USB flash drive with the FAT32 file system. I suggest doing this in the next article.
- Note : Do not update the BIOS of your motherboard unnecessarily, even if your BIOS does not have the latest firmware. Sometimes the new firmware doesn't work better than the old one. Update the BIOS if there are good reasons for that - the computer is extremely unstable (and reinstalling Windows does not help). If you have never updated the BIOS and are not confident in yourself, then it is better to turn to a computer repair service center for help.
