How to Check BIOS Version in Windows 10

By: Waseem Patwegar

In case of certain problems, you may be required to confirm that the latest version
of BIOS is installed on your computer. You will find below the steps to Check BIOS
Version in Windows 10

Check BIOS Version in Windows 10

Check BIOS Version in Windows 10

The BIOS (Basic Input Output System) is a small software program that resides in a
memory chip on the motherboard of your computer.

The main function of BIOS is to perform a startup check on the hardware components
of computer and load the default operating system.

Unlike the Operating System, BIOS does not receive regular updates, but
manufacturers do roll out updates to fix bugs, push new features and to improve
system stability.

In case of hardware related problems, it is a good practice to check BIOS version

and make sure that the version of BIOS as installed on your computer is not
outdated.

You will find below various methods to check BIOS Version in Windows 10.
1. Check BIOS version using Command Prompt

1. Right-click on the Start button and click on Command Prompt Admin.

Command Prompt Admin Option in Windows 10

Note: You can also type cmd in the search bar and click on �Command Prompt� in
search results.

2. On the Command Prompt Window, type wmic bios get biosversion and press the enter
key on the keyboard of your compute.

Check BIOS Version Using Command Prompt

3. Once the Command is executed, the BIOS Version will be listed on the Command
Prompt window.
2. Check BIOS Version Using Run Command

Follow the steps below to find BIOS Version using the Run Command.

1. Right-click on the Start button and click on RUN.

Open Run Command in Windows

Note: You can also press Windows + R keys to open Run Command dialog box.

2. In the Run Command window, type msinfo32 and click on OK.

Run msinfo32 Command

3. On System Information screen, you will be able to check BIOS version installed
on your computer.
BIOS Version on System Information Screen
3. Check BIOS Version Using System Information App

Instead of using RUN Command, you can directly open System Information and check
BIOS Version installed on your computer.

1. Type �System Information� in the search bar and double click on System
Information App.

Open Windows System Information App

2. On the System Information screen, scroll down to BIOS entry and you will be able
to check BIOS Version installed on your computer.

BIOS Version on System Information Screen

4. Check BIOS Version Using DirectX Diagnostic Tool

1. Right-click on the Start button and click on Run.

Open Run Command in Windows

2. In the Run Command window, type dxdiag and click on OK.

dxdiag Command in Run Window

3. On the DirectX Diagnostic Tool window, you will be able to see the BIOS version
under �System information section.

Find BIOS Version Using DirectX Tool

After finding BIOS Version, you can go to the manufacturers website (DELL, HP,
etc.) to check the latest version of BIOS as available for download.

Important: Update BIOS only if your computer is going through hardware related
problems.