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How to update BIOS in Windows
Applicable Products: Notebook, Desktop, All-in-One PC, Gaming Handheld, MiniPC
Note: The following update method is exclusively applicable to devices with x86/x64 architecture. For devices with ARM architecture (such as the Qualcomm® CPU platform), please Click Here to learn How to update the BIOS for ARM-based devices.
Note: How to determine the architecture of your device
Navigate to Windows Settings > System > About. Here, you can view the architecture of your device under System type. (The image on the left shows an x64 architecture; the image on the right shows an ARM architecture.)
There are two operating environments to update BIOS:
- Update BIOS in Windows
- Update BIOS in BIOS Utility (by using EZ Flash tool)
Since it is a little complicated to enter BIOS Utility for updating BIOS, this article will only introduce how to update BIOS in Windows.
To provide you more detailed instruction, you can also click ASUS YouTube video link below to know more about How to Update BIOS in Windows.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQP-XmFvTcs
You can download and update the BIOS from MyASUS or the official ASUS website. Please refer to the following steps for each method:
Note: If you encounter any issues during the BIOS update process, please contact ASUS service center.
Method 1: Update BIOS via MyASUS
- Type and search [MyASUS] in the Windows search bar①, then click [Open]②. (The left-side search illustration below is in Windows 11, and the right-side is Windows 10.)
Note: If there is no result searched, it means your device may not install it, and please refer to How to install MyASUS. - In the MyASUS window, click [System Update]③.
Note: If your device does not display the System Update tab, it means your device does not support this feature. You can use Method 2: Download and update BIOS via the ASUS support site. Learn more about Why can I only see the partial features in the MyASUS app. - When entering the System Update page, MyASUS will automatically check and list the items that need updating for your system.
Note: If no update items are displayed on this page, it means your system is already up to date. - Select [BIOS Update for Windows or BIOS Installer for Windows]④, then click [Update Selected Items]⑤.
Note: If you do not see 「BIOS Update for Windows」 or 「BIOS Installer for Windows」, since some models may not support updating BIOS in Windows, please refer to How to use EZ Flash to update BIOS. - Review the BIOS update details, then click [Confirm]⑥ to start downloading the BIOS file.
- MyASUS will begin downloading the BIOS file.
- After the BIOS file download is complete, click [Restart]⑦ to initiate the BIOS update.
- The device will restart and enter the BIOS update screen. Please refer to your BIOS interface for the subsequent steps:
Note: The BIOS update screen below may vary slightly depending on the model.
UEFI interface
- Click [Yes]⑧ to begin the BIOS update.
Note: Ensure that the device is connected to power and do not force shutdown during the BIOS update to prevent any abnormal issues. - The device is now performing the BIOS update. Please wait patiently for the BIOS update to complete.
- Once the following screen appears, it indicates that your device has completed the BIOS update. Click [Ok]⑨, and the device will restart into the Windows operating system.
MyASUS in UEFI
- Click [Confirm]⑧ to begin the BIOS update.
Note: Ensure that the device is connected to power and do not force shutdown during the BIOS update to prevent any abnormal issues. - The device is now performing the BIOS update. Please wait patiently for the BIOS update to complete.
- Once the following screen appears, it indicates that your device has completed the BIOS update. Click [Confirm]⑨, and the device will restart into the Windows operating system.
Method 2: Download and update BIOS via the ASUS support site
- Go to the ASUS support site with your device's model name, here you can learn more about How to search and download BIOS.
Note: To download the corresponding BIOS file, please refer to How to check the model name. - In the support page, please search for [BIOS Update for Windows or BIOS Installer for Windows] which is located in the BIOS Update(Windows) category①. If you are able to see the file, please click [Download]②.
Note: If you do not see 「BIOS Update for Windows」 or 「BIOS Installer for Windows」, since some models may not support updating BIOS in Windows, please refer to How to use EZ Flash to update BIOS. - After downloading the BIOS Update for Windows file, double-click the BIOS Update application to start updating BIOS③.
If the type of the downloaded file is Compressed (Zipped), please right-click the file > select Extract All. - The setup wizard will guide you to start the BIOS update process, click [Next]④.
- Please read the License Agreement, and check the box to [I accept the agreement]⑤ and then select [Next]⑥.
- Follow the indicator to process the BIOS update installation.
- Select [Yes, restart the computer now]⑪, then click [Finish]⑫. The device will restart and enter the BIOS update screen.
Note: Before restarting the device, please ensure to save your work to prevent any data loss.
- The device will restart and enter the BIOS update screen. Please refer to your BIOS interface for the subsequent steps:
Note: The BIOS update screen below may vary slightly depending on the model.
UEFI interface
- Click [Yes]⑬ to begin the BIOS update.
Note: Ensure that the device is connected to power and do not force shutdown during the BIOS update to prevent any abnormal issues. - The device is now performing the BIOS update. Please wait patiently for the BIOS update to complete.
- Once the following screen appears, it indicates that your device has completed the BIOS update. Click [Ok]⑭, and the device will restart into the Windows operating system.
MyASUS in UEFI
- Click [Confirm]⑬ to begin the BIOS update.
Note: Ensure that the device is connected to power and do not force shutdown during the BIOS update to prevent any abnormal issues. - The device is now performing the BIOS update. Please wait patiently for the BIOS update to complete.
- Once the following screen appears, it indicates that your device has completed the BIOS update. Click [Confirm]⑭, and the device will restart into the Windows operating system.
How to update the BIOS with ARM-based devices
You can download and update the BIOS from MyASUS or the official ASUS website. Please refer to the following steps for each method:
Note: If you encounter any issues during the BIOS update process, please contact ASUS service center.
Method 1: Update BIOS via MyASUS
- Type and search [MyASUS] in the Windows search bar①, then click [Open]②.
Note: If there is no result searched, it means your device may not install it, and please refer to How to install MyASUS. - In the MyASUS window, click [System Update]③.
- When entering the System Update page, MyASUS will automatically check and list the items that need updating for your system.
Note: If no update items are displayed on this page, it means your system is already up to date. - Select [BSP] package④, then click [Update Selected Items]⑤.
Note: This package includes BIOS, System, Multimedia, Peripherals and Connectivity drivers. Utilizing this package will update both the BIOS and drivers to the latest versions. - MyASUS will begin downloading the BSP package file.
- After the BSP package file download is complete, click [Restart]⑥ to initiate the update.
- The device is currently undergoing an update.
Note: Ensure that the device is connected to power and do not force shutdown during the update to prevent any abnormal issues. - Upon completion of the update, the device will automatically reboot into the Windows operating system.
Method 2: Download and update BIOS via the ASUS support site
- Go to the ASUS support site with your device’s model name, here you can learn more about How to search and download BIOS.
Note: To download the corresponding BIOS file, please refer to How to check the model name. - After accessing the product support download page, locate the latest version of the Board Support Package① under the Driver Package category, and then click [Download]②.
Note: This package includes BIOS, System, Multimedia, Peripherals and Connectivity drivers. Utilizing this package will update both the BIOS and drivers to the latest versions. - After downloading, double-click the file you just downloaded to begin the BSP update process③.
- If a User Account Control window appears, click [Yes]④.
- Choose the language you want to use in the installation program⑤, then click [OK]⑥.
- The setup wizard will guide you to start the BSP update process, click [Next]⑦.
- Please read the License Agreement, and check the box to [I accept the agreement]⑧ and then select [Next]⑨.
- Follow the indicator to process the BSP update installation.
- Select [Yes, restart the computer now]⑭, then click [Finish]⑮. The device will restart and enter the update screen.
Note: Before restarting the device, please ensure to save your work to prevent any data loss. - The device is currently undergoing an update.
Note: Ensure that the device is connected to power and do not force shutdown during the update to prevent any abnormal issues. - Upon completion of the update, the device will automatically reboot into the Windows operating system.