How to Identify the Computer BIOS
- 1). In Windows XP/Vista, click "Start" in the lower left corner of the screen.
- 2). Select "Turn off Computer," and click "Restart" to restart your computer.
- 3). As soon as the first text lines appear on the screen, press the "Pause" button on the keyboard to freeze the computer.
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BIOS version and release date (red circle) and motherboard model (green circle)
Read the information on the screen. The first line contains the motherboard model, BIOS version and the BIOS release date. - 5). Press any button on the keyboard to resume computer booting.
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