There is some catch to updating the BIOS, which have discussed in the article. So, without further delay, let us get right into it.
How to Check if the BIOS Is Up-to-date?
To check if your motherboard’s BIOS can be updated, you need to check its current version to the latest BIOS version for your motherboard on the internet. You can follow the steps mentioned below to check your current BIOS version.
How to Update Gigabyte BIOS?
Before we start with the methods to update the BIOS, power loss during an update can cause permanent motherboard failure. Therefore, it is always recommended to use a UPS while performing a BIOS update. Unless you face any compatibility issues or issues with the board in general, you do not need to perform a BIOS update. However, these risks are almost eliminated these days due to the integrated BIOS backup system in the motherboard. Now, as we have that out of the way, let us see how we can update gigabyte BIOS.
Gigabyte App Center
Gigabyte developed its App Center to easily launch the Gigabyte application on your computer. Download its latest drivers and update BIOS. Furthermore, using this application BIOS update will be a piece of cake as you do not even need to enter the BIOS. Unfortunately, Gigabyte’s App Center is only compatible with Gigabyte products. Here is how you can update BIOS using the Gigabyte’s App Center.
Q-flash Method
The newer version of the motherboard has an option in the BIOS named Q-flash, which lets you update the BIOS through the BIOS itself. If your motherboard does not support Q-flash, you can manually update the BIOS from the motherboard. Please follow the steps mentioned below to update the BIOS.
Download the Latest BIOS
You can download the BIOS update from Gigabyte’s motherboard support page. Here, search your motherboard. Click on BIOS and download the latest BIOS version.
Extract And Rename the File
Once downloaded, extract the file and copy all the file and paste it onto the USB drive. Make sure that you format the USB drive before copying the BIOS update files. Rename this file to GIGABYTE.bin. This name will depend on the motherboard’s manufacturer.
Update the BIOS
Once you copy the file onto the USB drive, follow these steps to update the BIOS. Once the update begins, do not turn off the system until the entire process is completed. Once the update is complete, the system should restart. Now, open System Information to check your current BIOS version.
Q-Flash+ Method
Alternately, you can also use the Q-Flash+ method to update your BIOS without using a CPU, monitor, or even RAM. Follow these steps to perform a BIOS update. Now turn on the system and check the BIOS version. You will see that the update was successful, and the BIOS has been updated.
When Do I Need to Update BIOS?
Updating BIOS does not increase your system performance. It also does not make your PC perform faster. Furthermore, if there’s nothing wrong with the motherboard, it is not recommended to tinker with the motherboard’s BIOS. Some reasons you may need to update the BIOS.
Compatibility issues between Motherboard and latest hardwareCorrupted BIOSProvides improved securityAddresses and solves boot issues
