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The BIOS flash can take a few minutes or up to a few hours.

Some computers will detect the flash drive upon entering the BIOS Boot Menu and will prompt you to update automatically. Enable any “Flash” options in the menu before selecting Start. For many, you will access the Boot tab and ensure your USB thumb drive shows up as an option.

Once in the BIOS screen, start the update process depending on your computer brand.

This may be F2, Delete, F8, Esc, or another key

Immediately upon restarting, enter the BIOS screen by pressing the key indicated by the manufacturer’s instructions for a BIOS update.

Ensure that your computer is plugged in or that your laptop is fully charged and plugged in.

Save the BIOS file to the outside device now, before entering the BIOS flash process

The Read Me file should give tips for which outside storage device to save the BIOS file to.

They will give you additional directions for updating the BIOS, specific to your manufacturer Look carefully through any files named “Read Me” or similar.

The other file or files in the compressed folder are likely directions.

Make note of the location of this individual BIOS file It is usually the only file that is not a.

Look through the contents of the unzipped file for the BIOS file. If it is a ZIP or compressed file, extract the contents using your Windows ZIP software. They should have your BIOS version (found via the steps above) listed for you to find supporting information.

Go to the website of your motherboard or computer manufacturer and look for the page that offers support.

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