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How to check your PC’s UEFI version on Windows 11

Vitus White
Last updated: 13 October
Vitus White 1 year ago
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Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) is one of the most critical components on your laptop or desktop computer because this firmware is what makes it possible for the software to interact with the hardware.

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In a nutshell, the UEFI firmware instructs the system to perform essential functions like starting up. It also finds and configures the hardware like processor, memory, hard drive, and others so (in this case) Windows 11 can boot. UEFI is similar to BIOS (Basic Input and Output System). However, it was designed to provide greater security features and overcome the limitations of the older technology, such as support for larger hard drives, faster boot times, and more.

Typically, this type of firmware does not receive updates frequently. However, sometimes device makers (for example, HP, Dell, Lenovo, Asus, and others) may have to release a patch to fix bugs, improve stability, support new processors, or new features on Windows 11.

If you have a computer with UEFI firmware, it’s a good idea to find out the version to determine if you need to apply a new update to address problems or improve the functionality of your computer.

This guide will teach you the steps to check the UEFI version on Windows 11 and what you need to do to install the new version.

  • Check UEFI version on Windows 11
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Check UEFI version on Windows 11

To check the UEFI version on Windows 11:

  1. Open Start on Windows 11.

  2. Search for System Information, and click the top result to open the app.

    Quick tip: Alternatively, you can also use the Windows key + R keyboard shortcut to open the Run command, type msinfo32, and click OK to open System Information.

  3. Click on System Summary.

  4. Check the BIOS Mode information to determine whether the system is using UEFI.

  5. Check the BIOS Version/Date information to confirm the UEFI version on Windows 11 and the installation date.

Once you complete the steps, your manufacturer will likely have a newer update available if the installation date is longer than a year.

Update UEFI version on Windows 11

To find out if there is an update available for your PC’s UEFI firmware, you have to refer to the steps mentioned above to see your device “System Manufacturer” and “System Model,” and then use that information to check your manufacturer’s support website to confirm if there is a newer update.

Typically, you need to locate the page of your motherboard (or device model for branded devices like Dell or HP) and then check for a section with information about the BIOS or UEFI update. This is an example of BIOS updates available for an X399 motherboard from ASRock.

Download UEFI update

On the page, you will see links to download the update and a link to the specific instructions to update the UEFI for this particular board.

If there is a new update, check the latest version against the version installed on your device. If the version is greater than the one you have, go ahead and download the update.

The UEFI update process is not the same for every computer. As a result, you need to find and follow the instructions outlined by the manufacturer available on the support website.

Usually, it’s just a matter of double-clicking an executable (.exe) file and follow the on-screen directions. However, before the update, make sure to close all running applications, and if you are working on a laptop, keep it plugged into a power source. Although it is often safe to update your system’s Unified Extensible Firmware Interface, if the computer loses power or you interfere with the process, it could make the computer unusable.

Other times, you will need to create a bootable media containing the ROM files that you can use to start the computer and apply the update.


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Vitus White October 13, 2022 October 12, 2022
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