BIOS & startup · critical

How to fixBIOS-UPDATE-FAIL

BIOS update failure

What this error means

This critical-severity issue affects the hardware BIOS/UEFI. Firmware update failed. The board does not need to boot. Reports of BIOS update failure usually describe a sudden crash, brief unresponsiveness, or a stop-code screen appearing out of nowhere. Another common trigger is aborting process. See the troubleshooting steps below for the fix.

Before you begin

Save open work and back up important files. Note any recent driver or hardware changes. If Windows cannot start, use the startup guide first.

Work through these checks

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01Use BIOS Flashback USB

Use BIOS Flashback USB.

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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02Contact service

Contact service.

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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03Try a different BIOS chip

Try a different BIOS chip.

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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Possible causes

  • Power failure while flashing
  • Bad BIOS file
  • Aborting process