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Lan_61
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2015/11/29 08:46:35 (permalink)
Hey all.  I have an X58 MoBo and I need to get my BIOS version.
 
The problem is that the POST screen flashes by so fast, I cannot use pause/break fast enough to catch it.  Is there a way to find out my BIOS version?  I'm doing some checking to ensure I'm up to speed.  Thanks!
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    kaninja
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    Re: A quick stupid question 2015/11/29 08:52:14 (permalink)
    Not a stupid question. You can find your version from within Windows.

    Press Windows Key + R, type cmd into the Run dialog, and press Enter. Run the following command:

    wmic bios get smbiosbiosversion

    Your bios version will then be didplayed.

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    Re: A quick stupid question 2015/11/29 08:52:51 (permalink)
    Keep tapping the 'delete' key to enter the BIOS when booting. The version should be listed there.

     
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    Re: A quick stupid question 2015/11/29 09:20:43 (permalink)
    Thanks,  I didn't know about the wmic command.
     
    I've been in the bios and get a version, but in both cases (the wmic command, and going into the bios itself) I cannot figure out how to compare it to the downloadable bios here on evga.  The download only says 83.
     
    How can I compare to ensure I have the latest version or need to download update?  Thanks.
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    Re: A quick stupid question 2015/11/29 09:23:13 (permalink)
    I like this free software: Speccy home version - will tell you about your system - BIOS version and more
     
    http://www.piriform.com/speccy
     
     
    Also: Belarc Advisor
    http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
     
     
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    Re: A quick stupid question 2015/11/29 09:43:57 (permalink)
    bill1024
    I do believe the free program CPU-Z displays motherboard make and bios ver.
    One other way is to take a picture of it when it is displayed. You have to time it just right.


    +1, CPU-Z will display the BIOS version in the motherboard tab.

     
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    Re: A quick stupid question 2015/11/29 10:06:30 (permalink)
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    bill1024
    I do believe the free program CPU-Z displays motherboard make and bios ver.
    One other way is to take a picture of it when it is displayed. You have to time it just right.


    +1, CPU-Z will display the BIOS version in the motherboard tab.


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    Re: A quick stupid question 2015/11/29 13:28:07 (permalink)
    Ok, CPU-z was easiest to get the version.  But that still doesn't let me compare to the version posted on evga.com to see if I'm running the latest version or not.
     
    The only thing posted on evga.com is 83 for the latest version.
     
    But CPU-z says 6.00 PG.  What am I missing here?  *confused*
     
    Sorry for the confusion, and thanks for the help.
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    Re: A quick stupid question 2015/11/29 14:00:43 (permalink)
    Which X58 motherboard do have? There were more than a few different models.
     

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  • EVGA X58 Classified3 - (141-GT-E770-A1)
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    Re: A quick stupid question 2015/11/29 14:07:30 (permalink)
    This is very simple... compare the dates. The dates in CPU-Z versus the date 83 was released.


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    Re: A quick stupid question 2015/11/29 14:12:51 (permalink)
     
    Moving to the X58 section.
     
     
    Was the brand name of the board ever mentioned?

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