BIOS Drivers Download

A computer's BIOS Driver is the very first software program to be executed when booting up your laptop or PC. It is considered to be the most fundamental layer of software in your entire system. Typically, the BIOS Driver is located on a chip on the computer motherboard. It performs a quick check-up of all hardware. It also is responsible for loading the operating system, such as Windows, from your hard drive. If your computer is failing to boot into Windows, or beeping and stalling before Windows begins to load, you are most likely dealing with a BIOS problem.

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How to Update BIOS Drivers to Fix Problems Quickly & Easily

Many BIOS problems can be fixed by updating the drivers. After you upgrade to Windows 10, problems can occur because your current driver may work only for the prior version of Windows. There are two ways you can update your BIOS drivers.

Option 1: Update BIOS drivers manually - Use DriverGuide to find the correct driver for your device and operating system. Next, download and install it by following the step by step instructions. You’ll need average to intermediate level computer skills to use this method.

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Option 2 (Recommended): Update BIOS drivers automatically - Even computer newbies can update drivers with just a few clicks of a mouse. Use trusted software to identify, download and install the newest driver updates for your PC in one step. Your old drivers can be backed up and restored if you encounter any problems. You’ll need novice to beginner level computer skills to use this method.

Option 1: Update BIOS drivers manually

To get the latest BIOS driver, including Windows 10 drivers, you can choose from our list of most popular BIOS downloads or search our driver archive for the driver that fits your specific BIOS model and your PC’s operating system.

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If you cannot find the right driver for your BIOS, you can request the driver. We will find it for you. Or, try the automatic option instead.

Once you have downloaded the new driver, next remove the current BIOS driver. On a Windows PC, you do this by using a built-in utility called Device Manager. It allows you to see all of the devices attached to the PC, and the drivers associated with them.

How to Open Device Manager

• In Windows 8.1 & Windows 10, right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager

• In Windows 8, swipe up from the bottom, or right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose "All Apps" -> swipe or scroll right and choose "Control Panel" (under Windows System section) -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager

• In Windows 7, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager

• In Windows Vista, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Device Manager

• In Windows XP, click Start -> Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> System -> Hardware tab -> Device Manager button

How to Install drivers using Device Manager

The BIOS driver should typically be located under a category called "Computer", or "System Devices." You will likely find several devices listed under these sections, since motherboards can contain several additional components. You may also find the device you are looking for under another category of Device Manager, depending on the device and whether or not it is integrated with the motherboard.

1. Locate the device that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.

2. Click the Driver tab.

3. Click the Uninstall button and follow the instructions.

4. To reinstall, you can either insert the disk you have from the manufacturer, or run the installer you have downloaded onto your computer and follow the instructions.

5. If you want to just update the driver instead of removing it, you can click the Update Driver button on the Properties window, and follow the instructions.

Option 2: Update BIOS drivers automatically

If you do not have the skill level or time to update your BIOS driver manually, or are having difficulty finding the correct driver, you can do it automatically with the BIOS Driver Update Utility.

The BIOS Driver Update Utility is an intelligent program which will automatically recognize your computer operating system and device. Then, it will find the correct drivers for it. There is no need to know which specific operating system you have, and there is no risk of downloading and installing the wrong driver. The BIOS Driver Update Utility eliminates mistakes when installing or updating drivers.

You can scan for driver updates automatically with the FREE version of the BIOS Driver Update Utility, and complete all necessary driver updates with the premium version.

1. Try the BIOS Driver Update Utility.

2. Run the BIOS Driver Update Utility and click the green Scan Now button. The BIOS Driver Update Utility will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.

3. Click the Update Driver button next to the BIOS driver. The correct version will be downloaded and installed automatically. Or, you can click the Update Your Drivers Now button to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system.

These tips will help you update BIOS drivers quickly & easily.

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How to Install Drivers

After you have found the right BIOS device driver, follow these simple instructions to install it.

1. Power off your BIOS device.
2. Disconnect the device from your computer.
3. Reconnect the device and power it on.
4. Double click the driver download to extract it.
5. If a language option is given, select your language.
6. Follow the directions on the installation program screen.
7. Reboot your computer.

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