How to Configure the BIOS Using the BIOS Setup Utility
- Enter the BIOS Setup Utility by pressing the F2 key while the system is performing the power-on self-test (POST).
- Use the following keyboard keys to navigate the BIOS Setup Utility:
- Navigate to the item to be modified.
- Press Enter to select the item.
- Use the up or down arrow keys or the + or – keys to change a field.
To boot to UEFI or BIOS:
- Boot the PC, and press the manufacturer's key to open the menus. Common keys used: Esc, Delete, F1, F2, F10, F11, or F12.
- Or, if Windows is already installed, from either the Sign on screen or the Start menu, select Power ( ) > hold Shift while selecting Restart.
3 Turn the computer on again and immediately begin pressing F2 key 3-4 times repeatedly to access 'BIOS setup'. 4 Press 'F9' key to initialize the 'BIOS' settings then press 'Enter' key. 5 Press 'F10' key on 'BIOS' settings to save and exit 'BIOS' setup.
You can check these settings by accessing BIOS Setup using the power button menu method:
- Make sure the system is off, and not in Hibernate or Sleep mode.
- Press the power button and hold it down for three seconds and release it. The power button menu should display.
- Press F2 to enter BIOS Setup.
In order to access BIOS on a Windows PC, you must press your BIOS key set by your manufacturer which could be F10, F2, F12, F1, or DEL. If your PC goes through its power on self-test startup too quickly, you can also enter BIOS through Windows 10's advanced start menu recovery settings.
Press the F10 key to exit the BIOS setup utility. In the Setup Confirmation dialog box, press the ENTER key to save the changes and exit.
Configuring the boot order
- Turn on or restart the computer.
- While the display is blank, press the f10 key to enter the BIOS settings menu. The BIOS settings menu is accessible by pressing the f2 or the f6 key on some computers.
- After opening the BIOS, go to the boot settings.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to change the boot order.
Fast Boot is a feature in BIOS that reduces your computer boot time. If Fast Boot is enabled: Boot from Network, Optical, and Removable Devices are disabled. Video and USB devices (keyboard, mouse, drives) won't be available until the operating system loads.
Check Your BIOS Version by Using the System Information Panel. You can also find your BIOS's version number in the System Information window. On Windows 7, 8, or 10, hit Windows+R, type “msinfo32” into the Run box, and then hit Enter. The BIOS version number is displayed on the System Summary pane.
Plug the USB flash drive that contains the MSI. ROM file into the BIOS FLASHBACK+ port on rear I/O panel. Press the BIOS FLASHBACK+ button to flash BIOS, and the light of BIOS FLASHBACK+ button starts flashing.
You don't need a USB or flash drive to update BIOS. Simply download and extract the file and run it. It will reboot your PC and will update your BIOS outside from the OS.
- Download the Compatible BIOS from the website. Download the latest relevant BIOS file for AMD A-Series 'Godavari' APU for your motherboard from ASUS official website at
- Launch the EZ Update tool.
- Select the BIOS file to start update.
- Click the Flash Button to proceed the update.
Update the BIOS automatically using Device Manager
- Search for and open Windows Device Manager.
- Expand Firmware.
- Double-click System Firmware.
- Select the Driver tab.
- Click Update Driver.
- Click Search automatically for updated driver software.
- Wait for the update to download and then follow the instructions.
The BIOS is special software that interfaces the major hardware components of your computer with the operating system. It is usually stored on a Flash memory chip on the motherboard, but sometimes the chip is another type of ROM. When you turn on your computer, the BIOS does several things.
You will need to either:
- Bring your motherboard to a local computer store, and have them help update the BIOS using a supported CPU (e.g. first-generation Ryzen)
- Borrow a compatible CPU from a family/friend, and update the BIOS.
Press Window Key+R to access the "RUN" command window. Then type "msinfo32" to bring up your computer's System Information log. Your current BIOS version will be listed under "BIOS Version/Date". Now you can download your motherboard's latest BIOS update and update utility from the manufacturer's website.
Unlike other programs, the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) sits on a chip on the motherboard, and is the first code to run when you boot your PC. If something goes wrong, it could render the PC completely unbootable; you won't even be able to boot a live Linux flash drive or reinstall Windows.
BIOS updates will not make your computer faster, they generally won't add new features you need, and they may even cause additional problems. You should only update your BIOS if the new version contains an improvement you need.
Updating the BIOS is recommended as standard maintenance of the computer. An available BIOS update resolves a specific issue or improves computer performance. The current BIOS does not support a hardware component or a Windows upgrade. HP support recommends installing a specific BIOS update.
No need to risk a BIOS update unless it addresses some problem you are having. Looking at your Support page the latest BIOS is F. 22. The description of the BIOS says it fixes a problem with arrow key not working properly.
Should I install Windows 10 first and then do a BIOS update or should I update the BIOS first? In your case it doesnt matter. Some instances an update is needed for stability of installation.
Yes it can. Either if you somehow manage to flash the wrong BIOS, or if the update gets interrupted before it's completed. Higher end boards usually have a BIOS recovery mechanism that can help. A botched update might be able to damage a motherboard, particularly if it is the wrong version, but in general, not really.
Check BIOS version on Windows 10
- Open Start.
- Search for System Information, and click the top result.
- Under the “System Summary” section, look for BIOS Version/Date, which will tell you the version number, manufacturer, and the date when it was installed.
It should take around a minute, maybe 2 minutes. I'd say if it takes more than 5 minutes I'd be worried but I wouldn't mess with the computer until I go over the 10 minute mark. BIOS sizes are these days 16-32 MB and the write speeds are usually 100 KB/s+ so it should take about 10s per MB or less.
Hi, Updating the BIOS is very easy and is for supporting very new CPU models and adding extra options. You should however only do this if necessary as an interruption midway for instance, a power cut will leave the motherboard permanently useless!
The system BIOS may automatically be updated to the latest version after Windows is updated even if the BIOS was rolled back to an older version. -firmware" program is installed during Windows update. Once this firmware is installed, the system BIOS will be automatically updated with the Windows update as well.
Flashing it means to update it with a new program. You shouldn't do it unless you need to do so in order to fix something. Flashing the BIOS is akin to updating software on your operating system but is a different process because the BIOS software is stored, not the hard drive, but rather on a chip on the motherboard.
Updating BIOS has no relation with Hard Drive data. And updating BIOS will not wipe out files. If your Hard Drive fails -- then you could/would lose your files. BIOS stands for Basic Input Ouput System and this just tells your computer what kind of hardware is connected to your computer.
Nope. BIOS updates are typically fixes for some issues, not performance improvements. If you're not experiencing any issues, don't upgrade as you can run the risk of bricking the card if something goes wrong during the update. Drivers are where performance improvements are.
In short, yes. The 3rd Generation Ryzen (3000-series) CPUs still use the AM4 socket, same as 1000/2000 series, which means you can upgrade your CPU to experience higher performance and better multi-core efficiency without having to upgrade your motherboard. However, your motherboard will need a BIOS update.
The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) is a specification that defines a software interface between an operating system and platform firmware. UEFI can support remote diagnostics and repair of computers, even with no operating system installed.
