BIOS and UEFI control the basic functions of the PC. Updating them is risky, but can bring important benefits.

It has come to light that the newly distributed BIOS updates based on AGESA 1.2.8.0 — intended for certain 800-series AMD motherboards — are causing severe boot issues. Affected models reportedly ...

ASUS has started distributing BIOS updates incorporating AGESA 1.2.7.0 for its AM5 800-series motherboards, a firmware revision that embeds microcode tied to the upcoming Zen 5-based “Krackan Point” ( ...

The Taiwanese manufacturer Asrock is responding to the frequent failures of Ryzen 9000 processors with another BIOS update. Version 3.40 for AM5 mainboards with the 600 and 800 series chipsets updates ...

A BIOS update makes your system more stable and expands compatibility for new hardware. However, in some cases, a BIOS update causes issues. Some users have reported that the audio stopped working ...

There are certain computer tasks that even professional technicians don't like tackling. For myself, one of the most nerve-wracking was updating a computer's BIOS. The BIOS is like a primitive ...

TL;DR: A critical GIGABYTE motherboard vulnerability allows local attackers to execute code in System Management Mode (SMM), bypassing security on Intel 8th to 11th Gen platforms. GIGABYTE has ...

ASUS has launched a new BIOS update for its ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 that ups the total graphics power (TGP) cap to 450 watts, which could help make the custom card more appealing to overclockers.

Microsoft recently updated Windows' "Vulnerable Driver Block List" (DriverSiPolicy.p7b) to improve security. However, this update mistakenly blocked WinFlash64.exe, a key program used by Lenovo’s BIOS ...

Whether you're one for sipping a cuppa while tuning into your favourite creator's 'Just Chatting' stream, or you simply find being the sole viewer of a small streamer oddly compelling, folks really ...

Nvidia has plugged one hole in the leaky ship of its RTX-50 series graphics cards, with the release of a fix for black screen issues that have plagued some new owners after a recent driver update.

Why it matters: While Windows Update can automatically push some firmware updates, there are situations where manual action is required. Thankfully, motherboard makers are working to streamline this ...