What is Firmware, Upgrade a Firmware, why should be upgrade firmware, two types of upgrade firmware

 Firmware

            BIOS(Basic input output system) of a computer is a Firmware that ensures all the hardware devices attached to the computer are working perfectly.

                    It works operations such as initializing the device, checking whether all the peripheral devices such as printer, scanner etc. and other component  are working fine.

Why should we upgrade Firmware?

• For the motherboard to support a new processor or other hardware.
• Fix bugs and improve stability or performance of your system.
• To change the operating system or if the current BIOS version does not support the new configuration.

Caution: Installation of incorrect firmware update or interruption during the update process may permanently damage the motherboard making the system unbootable.

Upgrade a Firmware

Before beginning the process of Firmware Upgrade

• Note the product number of your computer
• Check the Internet connection
• Keep a blank USB drive

There are types of Firmware Upgrade

1. Using Windows Executable File

2. Using Bootable USB Stick

Using Windows Executable File

• Finding the current BIOS version (use run command msinfo32)
• Finding the Processor type (use run command msinfo32)
• Finding and downloading BIOS update (use system manufacturer website)
• Installing the BIOS update

Using Bootable USB Stick

• Finding and Downloading BIOS update
• Finding the System Board ID in BIOS (From System Diagnostics)
• Opening the Hardware Diagnostics UEFI menu
• Updating the BIOS