How to Identify the Computer BIOS

How to Identify the Computer BIOS

Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is an integrated part of the motherboard that starts computer boot sequence and initiates all hardware. Motherboard BIOS is characterized by version number and released date. Upgrading (flashing) BIOS is often necessary to properly support newer hardware (mostly processors) and fix bugs. In order to flash BIOS, the user needs to know the current BIOS version. This information is displayed during computer booting.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1.      Step 1

In Windows XP/Vista, click "Start" in the lower left corner of the screen.

2.      Step 2

Select "Turn off Computer," and click "Restart" to restart your computer.

3.      Step 3

As soon as the first text lines appear on the screen, press the "Pause" button on the keyboard to freeze the computer.

4.      Step 4

BIOS version and release date (red circle) and motherboard model (green circle)

Read the information on the screen. The first line contains the motherboard model, BIOS version and the BIOS release date.

5.      Step 5

Press any button on the keyboard to resume computer booting.

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