How do I access Intel BIOS?

The BIOS setup program can be used to view and change the BIOS settings for the computer. To access the settings, press the F2 key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot starts.

How do you know if your BIOS is outdated?

On Windows 7, 8, or 10, hit Windows+R, type “msinfo32” into the Run box, and then hit Enter. The BIOS version number is displayed on the System Summary pane. Look at the “BIOS Version/Date” field.

What happened to the BIOS updates for Intel® desktop boards?

All BIOS updates for Intel® Desktop Boards were removed from Download Center on November 22, 2019. The following BIOS update instructions will remain available for historical purposes. We don’t recommend BIOS updates for computers that do not need it. Review the recommendations below before updating your BIOS:

What is the best way to update the BIOS?

1 The Express BIOS Update is the simplest and most common method of updating the BIOS. 2 The F7 BIOS Flash Update is available on Intel® Desktop Boards beginning in 2009. To see if your board supports this feature, in BIOS Setup, check the Boot > Boot Display Options menu for the setting Display F7 to Update BIOS .

Can Intel support a desktop Board distributed by an OEM?

OEMs may also integrate the desktop boards with other system components such as a power supply, disk drive, software, and chassis. For this reason, Intel cannot support a desktop board distributed by an OEM.

Why is my Intel desktop board not detected?

If you get the message that an Intel desktop board was not detected, you likely have an OEM desktop board. Intel markets desktop boards into the retail channel and to various computer manufacturers known as OEMs (original equipment manufacturers). These OEM’s may further customize the desktop boards to their own specifications.