The term BIOS, or Basic Input/Output System, originally referred to a specific type of interface between a computer system's firmware and its operating system. However, among consumers, the term BIOS has evolved into a term used to describe any interface between firmware and operating system. Some PC-based systems now use Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), however most systems still use the BIOS interface. Apple's Intel-based systems have transitioned from the Open Firmware interface to the Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI). In order to update your system's firmware, you will need to know the specific firmware to operating system interface your system uses and what version it is. In this article you will learn how to determine the interface your system uses and how to check which BIOS version your system is running.
Method 1:
MSinfo32 Method: Determine the BIOS version in Windows 7 using the "msinfo32" command. Select "Run" from the start menu, type "msinfo32" into the open field and click "OK." Locate the BIOS version/date entry in the items column. The BIOS information will be listed in the adjacent column labeled "Value."
Method 2:
Command line method: Select "Run" from the start menu, type "systeminfo" into the open field and click "OK." Locate the BIOS version in the column on the right. The BIOS version will be listed in the adjacent column.
Method 1:
MSinfo32 Method: Determine the BIOS version in Windows 7 using the "msinfo32" command. Select "Run" from the start menu, type "msinfo32" into the open field and click "OK." Locate the BIOS version/date entry in the items column. The BIOS information will be listed in the adjacent column labeled "Value."
Method 2:
Command line method: Select "Run" from the start menu, type "systeminfo" into the open field and click "OK." Locate the BIOS version in the column on the right. The BIOS version will be listed in the adjacent column.
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