3 Ways To Check BIOS Version Information In Windows

BIOS stands for Basic Input and Output System. One of the most important thing for every computer. Without installing it, you can't run your computer. Basically, it manages all the hardware connections between of your computer like Motherboard, Processor, Ram, Hard drive etc. That's why, it's very necessary for every computer device. You know what, BIOS always needs some updates after a specific interval of time. So of course, without knowing any information about BIOS like version information, model number etc then How can you upgrade it? Similarly, there may be different possiblities when you have to need a complete information about BIOS.

This is why, I wrote this article for those users who don't know about the version information of BIOS. If you know about the BIOS version information for your device then it's good but if you don't then read this article deeply.

Actually, this article covers on 3 best ways to check BIOS version information in Windows. All the methods are simple and free from any malware. Just follow them perfectly. If you won't follow faultlessly then you can't find. So, let's start. Here's how can you check your BIOS version information of your device. Basically, all 3 ways are very simple. You have no need to use any additional software or application for check BIOS version.

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1. From msinfo32

Msinfo32 is the best to check any information about your computer. So, you can also check about BIOS version information from this way. To check, first open 'RUN' by pressing 'Win+R' or type in search 'RUN' and press Enter.


Once the Run has been opened then type msinfo32and click on OK.


After that, a separate pop-up will be opened. Here find 'BIOS Version/Date'. Exact on right side of it, BIOS information will be displaying. So, copy it and find about your BIOS on the internet.

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2. Through Windows Registry

Windows registry editor is another best way to find about system BIOS. You can also do the same work with Windows Registry. I mean, easily can find a complete information about your system BIOS. To check BIOS information via Windows registry, first open the 'RUN' by pressing 'Win+R' buttons or can also open it directly by searching 'RUN' in start.


When it's opened, then type 'Regedit' and click on OK.


After this action, navigate the following keys and find 'SystemBiosVersion'. At the right side of it, BIOS information will be showing clearly.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/Hardware/Description/System

3. Command Prompt

CMD or Command Prompt is one another finest and secure way to check BIOS information. With lots of benefits and features of CMD, you can also check BIOS version information through it. T Check information about system BIOS, first you need to open CMD. Open the Run, type CMD and click on OK.

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Once it has been opened, then type below command in it and press enter.
wmic bios get smbiosbiosversion

When you will enter then it will take some time and will show your BIOS version. It shows version information always below 'SMBIOSBIOSVersion'. You can see an example in below image. You can check, my BIOS version is '786H1 v01.05' which is also showing below 'SMBIOSBIOSVersion'.

Conclusion

These were the simple and easiest ways to check information about the system BIOS. Another different ways are also available like via Softwares, but these are the most simple and secure ways that I mentioned in this article. Hopefully, You enjoyed it. If you think, it's helpful for your relatives, friends and others then don't forget to share it with them and also share your views about it via comment below.