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--- other:bios [2022/01/13 15:30] – [Updating the BIOS] Improved the section jypeter
+++ other:bios [2022/06/30 09:27] (current) – [Entering the BIOS] jypeter
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 === 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
+Use the [[https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/description-of-microsoft-system-information-msinfo32-exe-tool-10d335d8-5834-90b4-8452-42c58e61f9fc|msinfo32]] command (i.e. type ''msinfo32'' in the search field at the bottom left of the screen, and then launch the System Information app) and check the //BIOS version// line in the //system summary// screen. You will also get lots of other useful information about your computer (e.g. computer name)
 === From Linux ===
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 ==== 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, 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
+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
 |  Dell  |  ''F2 ''  |
-|  HP  |  ''ESC ''  |
+|  HP  |  ''ESC''  or ''F10''  |
 ==== Enabling boot on a USB drive in the BIOS ====
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-If your Windows computer is protected by bitlocker at boot time, you may have to FIXME
+Updating the BIOS is safe, but it may be a good idea to get help from somebody who has already done it. Your computer may restart several times, blink, etc, before the update is complete.
-</WRAP>
+Be sure to be connected to a power supply during the update
+If your Windows computer is protected by **bitlocker** at boot time, you have to [[https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000125409/how-to-enable-or-disable-bitlocker-with-tpm-in-windows#TOC05|suspend bitlocker]] (//suspend//, and **not** //disable//), **before rebooting**. [[https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-client/windows-security/suspend-bitlocker-protection-non-microsoft-updates|more info]]
+The BIOS update will take place during the boot time, then Windows will start and bitlocker will automatically start again </WRAP>
   * **Dell**:
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       * Start the [[https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000177325/dell-command-update|Dell Command Update]] program ,look for available updates (BIOS updates and others), and download them\\ ''Start'' => ''Dell Command Update''
       * check the [[https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us|Dell Support page]], enter your Dell computer Serial Number (if it is not automatically detected), and check the BIOS related information
-    * Crashed Windows, or healthy (or crashed) Linux computer: use a USB key to update the BIOS, following the steps in the [[https://www.dell.com/support/contents/fr-fr/videos/videoplayer/how-to-recover-from-booting-issues-using-the-bios-recovery-tool/6079779755001|How to recover from booting issues using the BIOS Recovery Tool]] video
+    * Crashed Windows, or healthy (or crashed) Linux computer: use a USB stick to update the BIOS, following the steps in the [[https://www.dell.com/support/contents/fr-fr/videos/videoplayer/how-to-recover-from-booting-issues-using-the-bios-recovery-tool/6079779755001|How to recover from booting issues using the BIOS Recovery Tool]] video
   * **HP**: \\ <WRAP center round important 60%>
 If the BIOS update does not seem to work (no update takes place), check this [[https://wiki.lsce.ipsl.fr/pmip3/doku.php/other:win7towin10#bios_update|HP BIOS update]] section