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3 Ways To Check ASRock BIOS Version

Anup ThapaBy Anup ThapaJuly 12, 2023
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The BIOS/UEFI refers to the firmware embedded on a memory chip on the motherboard. It serves as a software interface between the OS and the hardware, and like most software, it can be updated.

Normally, you don’t need to concern yourself with the BIOS version. But there are certain scenarios (hardware compatibility issues, booting issues, etc.) where a BIOS update may be necessary.

In such cases, you can check your current BIOS version and compare it with the ones released by your system manufacturer. If any of the available ones seem worthwhile, you can consider updating.

Table of Contents

  • Enter BIOS Setup to Check BIOS Version
  • Check BIOS Version from System Information
  • Check Sticker on BIOS Chip
  • Comparing BIOS Versions Online

Enter BIOS Setup to Check BIOS Version

If you’re in a situation where you need to find your BIOS version, chances are, you can’t boot to Windows at the moment. That’s not a problem though as you can check the BIOS version directly from your firmware interface.

Repeatedly press the BIOS Setup key (F2 or Del for ASRock) shown on the screen when booting.

On UEFI systems, you can also hold Shift and restart, or force-restart 3 times in a row to enter the recovery environment. There, you can select Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > UEFI Firmware Settings to enter BIOS Setup.

uefi firmware settings winre

Once you enter BIOS Setup, you’ll land on the main page where the BIOS version will be listed.

asrock uefi bios version

Check BIOS Version from System Information

The System Information tool in Windows displays detailed info about your system components including the motherboard and BIOS. If your system is online, that’ll be the fastest way to find the BIOS version.

  1. Press Win + R, type msinfo32, and press Enter.
  2. In the System Summary tab, check the BIOS Version/Date item. In my case, the BIOS version is P1.50 released by ASRock in 2017.
    asrock-bios-version-date
  3. You may also want to note the baseboard product if you want to look for new BIOS versions online.

You can also view all of this info from the command line if you want. Press Win + X and select Terminal. Enter the systeminfo command there.

systeminfo powershell

Check Sticker on BIOS Chip

The original BIOS version is also physically marked on the BIOS chip embedded in your motherboard. If you haven’t updated the BIOS since purchasing the board, then this can be another possible way to find the BIOS version.

asrock motherboard bios chip p150
BIOS Chip on ASRock Z370 Motherboard

Check for a chip with the PX.XX label on the motherboard (e.g., P1.50). If you can’t find it, you can check the motherboard manual for the exact location.

Comparing BIOS Versions Online

If you’re thinking about updating your ASRock BIOS, you’ll want to compare your current BIOS version with all the ones available online. 

To do this, visit the ASRock Support page and search for your motherboard model. You can refer to the System Info section at the beginning if you don’t know the model name.

asrock motherboard search

Once you find your mobo model, go to Support > BIOS.

asrock bios download update

You’ll find all the available BIOS versions, their descriptions/change logs, recommended install methods, and detailed instructions there.

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Anup Thapa primarily covers Windows systems, networking, and computer hardware at TechNewsToday. Anup has been writing professionally for almost 5 years, and tinkering with PCs for much longer. His love for all things tech started when he got his first PC over 15 years ago. It was a Pentium IV system running Windows XP on a single 256 MB stick. He spent his formative years glued to this PC, troubleshooting any hardware or software problems he encountered by himself. Professionally, Anup has had brief forays into a variety of fields from coding and hardware installation to writing. In doing so, he's worked with people of different backgrounds and skill levels, from average joes to industry leaders and experts. This has given him not just a versatile skill set, but also a unique perspective for writing that enables him to concisely communicate complex information and solve his reader's problems efficiently. You can reach out to him at anup@technewstoday.com.

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