You should check out this file for instructions that apply specifically to your hardware, but we’ll try to cover the basics that work across all hardware here.
The archive should also contain a README file that will walk you through updating to the new BIOS. Inside, you’ll find some sort of BIOS file-in the screenshot below, it’s the E7887IMS.140 file.
Your BIOS download probably comes in an archive-usually a ZIP file. You’ll find any available BIOS updates there. If you purchased a pre-built computer instead of building your own, head to the computer manufacturer’s website, look up the computer model, and look at its downloads page. You’ll probably want to grab the newest BIOS version-unless you have a specific need for an older one. Download the version to which you want to update. You should see a list of available BIOS versions, along with any changes/bug fixes in each and the dates they were released.
RELATED: How to Check Your Motherboard Model Number on Your Windows PCįirst, head to the motherboard manufacturer’s website and find the Downloads or Support page for your specific model of motherboard. However, you’ll perform the same basic process on all motherboards. Look at the “BIOS Version/Date” field.ĭifferent motherboards use different utilities and procedures, so there’s no one-size-fits-all set of instructions here. The BIOS version number is displayed on the System Summary pane. On Windows 7, 8, or 10, hit Windows+R, type “msinfo32” into the Run box, and then hit Enter.
You can also find your BIOS’s version number in the System Information window.
RELATED: How to Open the System Information Panel on Windows 10 or 8 You’ll see the version number of the BIOS or UEFI firmware in your current PC.Ĭheck Your BIOS Version by Using the System Information Panel Note: Do not remove USB storage drive when flashing Bios and system will auto reboot after bios update reached 50%Īfter auto reboot, system will start updating Bios ME, please do not remove USB storage drive or shutdown the system.Īfter finish updating BIOS, wait for 5 sec then the system will automatically reboot.At the prompt, type (or copy and paste) the following command, and then hit Enter: wmic bios get smbiosbiosversion System will start to update BIOS after selecting the bios file. Select the BIOS file that you wishes to update and press “Enter”. Reboot your system and press “delete” key to enter BIOS setup, select “Utilities” and select “M-Flash”Ĭlick “select one file to update BIOS and ME” (You can search and download it from MSI web site: ) Select BIOS which you want to update and press “Enter”.Īfter finish updating BIOS, the system will auto reboot.įlash AMI UEFI BIOS by MFLASH (update BIOS and ME)Ĭheck your Motherboard model number and version numberĪ.Open your case and look for the MS-XXXX number and the version number on the motherboard between the PCI slotsĭownload the correct BIOS file that matches your motherboard and version number in to your USB device. (below shows the USB storage device use for bios update). Select USB storage that comes with the downloaded BIOS. Press “delete” key to enter BIOS setup, select “Utilities” and select “M-Flash” When you get the DOS prompt, execute the following sequence:Īfter bios update is done, C: prompt will appear on your screen.ī.Boot up your system & press “delete” key to enter BIOS screen to double confirm BIOS version.Įxtract the BIOS-zip file that you have downloaded and paste it to your USB storage device. Boot up your system & press “delete” key to enter BIOS screen to double confirm BIOS version.ĭownload the BIOS that matches your motherboard and version number to your USB device.Įxtract the BIOS-zip file that you have downloaded and paste it to your USB storage device (Note: Make sure that your USB is bootable).īoot your system from a USB storage device Open your case and look for the MS-XXXX number and the version number on the motherboard between the PCI slotsī. Flash AMI UEFI BIOS by USB Disk Under DOS ModeĪ.