Devices Check UEFI BIOS Firmware Version in Windows 11


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This tutorial will show you how to find and see the current UEFI/BIOS firmware version in Windows 11.

UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) is a standard firmware interface for PCs, designed to replace BIOS (basic input/output system). This standard was created by over 140 technology companies as part of the UEFI consortium, including Microsoft. It's designed to improve software interoperability and address limitations of BIOS.

Windows utilizes the UEFI to support the handoff of system control from the SoC firmware boot loader to the OS. The UEFI environment is a minimal boot OS upon which Windows devices are booted and the OS runs.

Knowing the current UEFI or BIOS version will let you know if you have the most up-to-date version, or if you need to update it from the PC or motherboard manufacturer's support site.


Contents

  • Option One: Check UEFI/BIOS Firmware Version in System Information
  • Option Two: Check UEFI/BIOS Firmware Version in Device Manager
  • Option Three: Check UEFI/BIOS Firmware Version in DirectX Diagnostic Tool
  • Option Four: Check UEFI/BIOS Firmware Version in Registry Editor
  • Option Five: Check UEFI/BIOS Firmware Version in Command Prompt
  • Option Six: Check UEFI/BIOS Firmware Version in PowerShell
  • Option Seven: Check UEFI/BIOS Firmware Version in UEFI/BIOS Firmware Settings




Option One

Check UEFI/BIOS Firmware Version in System Information


1 Open System Information (msinfo32.exe).

2 In the right pane of System Summary in System Information, see what the BIOS Version/Date item shows for the current version (ex: "2004"). (see screenshot below)

BIOS_version_msinfo32.png





Option Two

Check UEFI/BIOS Firmware Version in Device Manager


1 Open Device Manager (devmgmt.msc).

2 Click/tap on Firmware to expand it open. (see screenshot below)

3 Double click/tap on System Firmware to open its properties page.

4 Click/tap on the Firmware tab in "System Firmware Properties".

5 You will now see the current Firmware Version (ex: "2004").

UEFI-BIOS_firmware_version_Device_Manager.png





Option Three

Check UEFI/BIOS Firmware Version in DirectX Diagnostic Tool


1 Open DirectX Diagnostic Tool (dxdiag.exe).

2 In the System tab, look at the BIOS item under System Information to see the current version (ex: "2004"). (see screenshot below)

BIOS_version_dxdiag.png





Option Four

Check UEFI/BIOS Firmware Version in Registry Editor


1 Open Registry Editor (regedit.exe).

2 Navigate to the key below in the left pane of Registry Editor. (see screenshot below)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\HARDWARE\DESCRIPTION\System\BIOS

3 In the right pane of the BIOS key, look at the BIOSVersion string value (REG_SZ) to see the current version (ex: "2004").

BIOS_version_regedit.png





Option Five

Check UEFI/BIOS Firmware Version in Command Prompt


1 Open Windows Terminal, and select either Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt.

2 Copy and paste the command below into Windows Terminal, and press Enter. (see screenshot below)

Systeminfo | findstr /C:BIOS

BIOS_version_command.png





Option Six

Check UEFI/BIOS Firmware Version in PowerShell


1 Open Windows Terminal, and select Windows PowerShell.

2 Type the command below you want to use into Windows Terminal, and press Enter. (see screenshot below)

(Current local PC)
Get-WmiObject win32_bios

BIOS_version_PowerShell-1.png

OR​

(Remote PC)
Get-WmiObject win32_bios -computername <ComputerName>

Substitute <ComputerName> in the command above with the actual computer name (ex: "BrinkW11") of the remote PC you want to check the UEFI/BIOS version of.

For example: Get-WmiObject win32_bios -computername BrinkW11


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Option Seven

Check UEFI/BIOS Firmware Version in UEFI/BIOS Firmware Settings


1 Boot to UEFI BIOS firmware settings.

2 In the Main tab, look for the UEFI/BIOS version (ex: "2004"). (see screenshot below)

The exact location of the UEFI/BIOS version will vary depending on manufacturer.


BIOS_version_UEFI_Firmware_settings.jpg



That's it,
Shawn Brink


 

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Easier to open a CMD prompt and type
wmic bios
in the output is your version
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7
    Motherboard
    MSI MEG B550 UNIFY-X
    Memory
    32Gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce RTX 2080Ti
    Monitor(s) Displays
    3
    Hard Drives
    500Gb SSD Boot
    D: 2tb
    E: 1Tb
    F: 4Tb NAS RAID 1
    G: 4Tb NAS RAID 1
    H: 8Tb NAS RAID 1
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    TrueNAS NAS
    4Tb Pool RAID 1
    16Tb Pool RAID 1
    PSU
    EVGA 1300W PSU
    Cooling
    Cool Master MasterLiquid ML240L Dual Radiator
    Internet Speed
    1Ggabit
Easier to open a CMD prompt and type
wmic bios
in the output is your version

Unfortunately, the wmic command has been removed. :(
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self build
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GDDR5X)
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3 wall mounted
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gbps Download and 35 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Spectre x360 2in1 14-eu0098nr (2024)
    CPU
    Intel Core Ultra 7 155H 4.8 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    Integrated Intel Arc
    Sound Card
    Poly Studio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    14" 2.8K OLED multitouch
    Screen Resolution
    2880 x 1800
    Hard Drives
    2 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
    Internet Speed
    Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.4
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
Unfortunately, the wmic command has been removed. :(
I just run wmic all the switches options still work

I have 11 pro
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7
    Motherboard
    MSI MEG B550 UNIFY-X
    Memory
    32Gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce RTX 2080Ti
    Monitor(s) Displays
    3
    Hard Drives
    500Gb SSD Boot
    D: 2tb
    E: 1Tb
    F: 4Tb NAS RAID 1
    G: 4Tb NAS RAID 1
    H: 8Tb NAS RAID 1
    I: 8Tb NAS RAID 1
    TrueNAS NAS
    4Tb Pool RAID 1
    16Tb Pool RAID 1
    PSU
    EVGA 1300W PSU
    Cooling
    Cool Master MasterLiquid ML240L Dual Radiator
    Internet Speed
    1Ggabit
I just run wmic all the switches options still work

I have 11 pro
Not here in an Insider Dev build. :(

wmic.png


WMIC was deprecated in 21H1:

Windows Management Instrumentation Command line (WMIC) tool.The WMIC tool is deprecated in Windows 10, version 21H1 and the 21H1 General Availability Channel release of Windows Server. This tool is superseded by Windows PowerShell for WMI. Note: This deprecation only applies to the command-line management tool. WMI itself is not affected.21H1
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self build
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GDDR5X)
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3 wall mounted
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gbps Download and 35 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Spectre x360 2in1 14-eu0098nr (2024)
    CPU
    Intel Core Ultra 7 155H 4.8 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    Integrated Intel Arc
    Sound Card
    Poly Studio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    14" 2.8K OLED multitouch
    Screen Resolution
    2880 x 1800
    Hard Drives
    2 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
    Internet Speed
    Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.4
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
There is also this, method 7 :)

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    DIY Photoshop/Game/tinker build
    CPU
    Intel i9 1300KS
    Motherboard
    Asus ROG Maximus Z90 Dark Hero
    Memory
    64GB (2x32) G.skill Trident Z5 RGB 6400 MHZ 32-39-39
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus ROG Strix 4070 Ti OC
    Sound Card
    Onboard Audio, Vanatoo Transparent One; Klipsch R-12SWi Sub; Creative Pebble Pro Minimilist
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Eizo CG2730, ViewSonic VP2768
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1440p x 2
    Hard Drives
    WDC SN850 1TB nvme, SK-Hynix 2 TB P41 nvme, Raid 0: 1TB 850 EVO + 1TB 860 EVO SSD. Sabrent USB-C DS-SC5B 5-bay docking station: 6TB WDC Black, 6TB Ironwolf Pro; 2x 2TB WDC Black
    PSU
    850W Seasonic Vertex PX-850
    Case
    Fractal Design North XL Mesh, Black Walnut
    Cooling
    EKWB 360 Nucleus Dark AIO w/Phanteks T30-120 fans, 1 Noctua NF-A14 Chromax case fan
    Keyboard
    Glorious GMMK TKL mechanical, lubed modded
    Mouse
    Logitech G305 wireless gaming
    Internet Speed
    380 Mb/s down, 12 Mb/s up
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender, Macrium Reflect 8 ;-)
  • Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Apple 13" Macbook Pro 2020 (m1)
    CPU
    Apple M1
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1600
    Browser
    Firefox
You can also use CPU-Z (the .zip version is portable). The Mainboard tab has the BIOS information.




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System One System Two

  • OS
    Win 11 Home ♦♦♦22631.3374 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦23H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Built by Ghot® [May 2020]
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
    Motherboard
    Asus Pro WS X570-ACE (BIOS 4702)
    Memory
    G.Skill (F4-3200C14D-16GTZKW)
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA RTX 2070 (08G-P4-2171-KR)
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC1220P / ALC S1220A
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell U3011 30"
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1600
    Hard Drives
    2x Samsung 860 EVO 500GB,
    WD 4TB Black FZBX - SATA III,
    WD 8TB Black FZBX - SATA III,
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    PSU
    PC Power & Cooling 750W Quad EPS12V
    Case
    Cooler Master ATCS 840 Tower
    Cooling
    CM Hyper 212 EVO (push/pull)
    Keyboard
    Ducky DK9008 Shine II Blue LED
    Mouse
    Logitech Optical M-100
    Internet Speed
    300/300
    Browser
    Firefox (latest)
    Antivirus
    Bitdefender Internet Security
    Other Info
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    Windows XP Pro 32bit w/SP3
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    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Built by Ghot® (not in use)
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ (OC'd @ 3.2Ghz)
    Motherboard
    ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe Wireless Edition
    Memory
    TWIN2X2048-6400C4DHX (2 x 1GB, DDR2 800)
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    EVGA 256-P2-N758-TR GeForce 8600GT SSC
    Sound Card
    Onboard
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    ViewSonic G90FB Black 19" Professional (CRT)
    Screen Resolution
    up to 2048 x 1536
    Hard Drives
    WD 36GB 10,000rpm Raptor SATA
    Seagate 80GB 7200rpm SATA
    Lite-On LTR-52246S CD/RW
    Lite-On LH-18A1P CD/DVD Burner
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    PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750 Quad EPS12V
    Case
    Generic Beige case, 80mm fans
    Cooling
    ZALMAN 9500A 92mm CPU Cooler
    Mouse
    Logitech Optical M-BT96a
    Keyboard
    Logitech Classic Keybooard 200
    Internet Speed
    300/300
    Browser
    Firefox 3.x ??
    Antivirus
    Symantec (Norton)
    Other Info
    Still assembled, still runs. Haven't turned it on for 13 years?
There is also this, method 7 :)

Thank you. Added as option 2. :-)

 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self build
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GDDR5X)
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3 wall mounted
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gbps Download and 35 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Spectre x360 2in1 14-eu0098nr (2024)
    CPU
    Intel Core Ultra 7 155H 4.8 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    Integrated Intel Arc
    Sound Card
    Poly Studio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    14" 2.8K OLED multitouch
    Screen Resolution
    2880 x 1800
    Hard Drives
    2 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
    Internet Speed
    Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.4
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender and Malwarebytes Premium

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