How to Check Your BIOS Version on Windows 11

Your computer’s BIOS helps initialize your hardware before Windows starts.

If you’re updating your BIOS, troubleshooting hardware issues, or confirming your system information, you may need to know which BIOS version is installed.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to check your BIOS version on Windows 11.

Why Check Your BIOS Version?

Knowing your BIOS version can help you determine whether your computer is running the version recommended by your manufacturer.

It can also help you:

  • Confirm whether a BIOS update is needed
  • Verify compatibility with hardware upgrades
  • Troubleshoot hardware-related problems
  • Share system information with technical support

Check Your BIOS Version Using System Information

The easiest way to find your BIOS version is through the System Information tool.

  1. Open the Start menu.
  2. Search for System Information.
  3. Open the System Information app.
  4. Locate BIOS Version/Date in the System Summary section.

The BIOS Version/Date field displays your current BIOS version and the date it was released.

Windows 11 System Information showing BIOS Version and Date

If you’d like to learn more about the System Information tool, check out our guide on how to check system information on Windows 11.

Check Your BIOS Version Using PowerShell

You can also view your BIOS version using a simple PowerShell command.

  1. Open the Start menu.
  2. Search for PowerShell.
  3. Open Windows PowerShell.
  4. Type:
Get-CimInstance Win32_BIOS
  1. Press Enter.

PowerShell will display your BIOS version along with additional information, such as the manufacturer and release date.

Windows PowerShell showing BIOS version information on Windows 11

When Should You Update Your BIOS?

Unlike Windows updates, BIOS updates are not something you should install routinely.

Only update your BIOS if your computer manufacturer recommends it to fix a specific problem, improve hardware compatibility, or address a security issue.

Because a BIOS update affects how your computer starts, it’s important to follow your manufacturer’s instructions carefully.

Final Thoughts

Checking your BIOS version on Windows 11 only takes a few moments and can be helpful when troubleshooting hardware issues or preparing for a BIOS update.

Whether you use the System Information tool or PowerShell, Windows provides quick and reliable ways to find your BIOS version when you need it.

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