How do you choose the best BIOS and chipset drivers for your hardware?

2 How to check your current BIOS and chipset drivers?

Before you update your BIOS and chipset drivers, you need to check your current versions and compare them with the latest ones available from your manufacturer. To check your BIOS version, you can restart your computer and press the key that displays the BIOS setup menu, such as F2, F10, or Del. Alternatively, you can open the System Information app in Windows 10 or the Command Prompt and type wmic bios get smbiosbiosversion. To check your chipset driver version, you can open the Device Manager in Windows 10 and look for the chipset device under the System Devices category. Right-click on the device and select Properties to view the driver version. You can also use the Intel Driver & Support Assistant or the AMD Driver Auto-detect Tool to scan your system and identify your chipset driver version.

3 How to find the best BIOS and chipset drivers for your hardware?

Once you have checked your current BIOS and chipset driver versions, you need to find the best ones for your hardware. The best source for BIOS and chipset drivers is your motherboard manufacturer's website. You can usually find the model name and number of your motherboard on the board itself, or in the System Information app or the Command Prompt. You can also use a third-party tool, such as CPU-Z or Speccy, to identify your motherboard model. Then, visit your motherboard manufacturer's website and look for the support or download section. There, you should be able to find the latest BIOS and chipset driver versions for your specific motherboard model. Make sure to read the release notes and compatibility information before downloading any files.

4 How to update BIOS drivers?

Updating BIOS drivers is a delicate process that requires caution and attention. It is important to backup your data and create a system restore point before you start. Additionally, all other programs should be closed and no interruptions should occur during the update. Depending on your motherboard model and manufacturer, there are various methods to update BIOS drivers. For example, some motherboard manufacturers provide a Windows-based utility that allows you to update BIOS drivers from within the operating system. You can also use a USB flash drive or a built-in tool for updating BIOS drivers without external media or software. In each case, you need to download the BIOS file from the manufacturer's website and follow the instructions on the screen. The system will flash the new BIOS version and reboot after it is complete.

5 How to update chipset drivers?

Updating chipset drivers is a simpler process than updating BIOS drivers, however, it’s important to backup your data and create a system restore point before proceeding. Additionally, you should uninstall any previous chipset driver versions before installing the new ones. Depending on your chipset model and manufacturer, there are different ways to update chipset drivers. For example, some chipset manufacturers provide a Windows-based installer that allows you to update chipset drivers from within the operating system. Alternatively, a device manager can be used to scan your system for outdated drivers and select the chipset drivers that you want to update. Lastly, a manual method is available for some chipset manufacturers which requires downloading and unzipping the chipset driver files that you downloaded from the manufacturer's website to a folder on your hard drive, such as C:\Chipset. Then, open the Device Manager in Windows 10 by typing devmgmt.msc in the search box or the Run dialog.