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--- other:bios [2021/06/17 15:34]
jypeter [Updating the BIOS]
+++ other:bios [2022/01/07 09:47]
jypeter [Entering the BIOS] Added the "determining" section
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     * [[https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/gaming/resources/why-wont-my-computer-turn-on.html|Troubleshooting - Why Won't My Computer Turn On?]]
 ===== BIOS =====
+==== Determining the BIOS version ====
+The BIOS version is usually displayed quickly when a computer is booting, and when [[other:bios#entering_the_bios|you are in the BIOS options screen]]
+You can also get the BIOS version when your operating system is running!
+=== From Windows ===
+Use the [[https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/description-of-microsoft-system-information-msinfo32-exe-tool-10d335d8-5834-90b4-8452-42c58e61f9fc|msinfo32]] command and check the //BIOS version// line in the //system summary// screen
+=== From Linux ===
+Use the [[http://manpages.ubuntu.com/manpages/xenial/man8/dmidecode.8.html|dmidecode]] command: ''dmidecode -s bios-version''
 ==== Entering the BIOS ====
-Power off the machine, then power it on again **and** press repeatedly the appropriate key several times while the computer is starting
+Power off the machine, then power it on again **and** press repeatedly the appropriate key several times while the computer is starting, until you see the BIOS options screen. This should take place **before** you have to type the Windows bitlocker password, or the Linux (de)crypting password
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