As the proxy between your operating system and the hardware components that give a computer its utility and enable your productivity, your system BIOS is perhaps the most important piece of software ...

Given the steady trickle of BIOS-related questions that I get via email, I think that it's time for a post to demystify BIOS updates and the role they have in keeping your PC in tip-top condition.

Updating your motherboard BIOS isn’t something most people think about–and given the risks of a failed update, it’s easy to see why many people avoid it. If it fails, the motherboard gets “bricked,” ...

TL;DR: A critical GIGABYTE motherboard vulnerability allows local attackers to execute code in System Management Mode (SMM), bypassing security on Intel 8th to 11th Gen platforms. GIGABYTE has ...

The BIOS (or Basic Input/Output System) is what kicks into gear when you turn on your computer: It’s the most fundamental level of software there is on your machine, checking that all the system ...

As someone who tinkers with PC hardware for a living, I’m generally the first stop for friends and family members who are having issues with their PC. There are a lot of simple fixes — it’s still easy ...

TL;DR: GIGABYTE's new AORUS ICE motherboards feature DriverBIOS, integrating a WiFi driver directly into the BIOS to enable internet access on first boot without manual driver installation. This ...

Update, 4/27/2023: AMD says that it has identified the issue that was causing some Ryzen 7000 CPUs to burn out and that it has released a new version of AGESA (an AMD-controlled part of every Ryzen ...

If the Ethernet or WiFi is not working after a BIOS update on your Windows 11/10 computer, use these fixes: Turn off your PC or laptop. Unplug its power cord from the wall socket. If it is a laptop, ...

Use the following suggestions if your keyboard or mouse is not working in the BIOS or firmware settings of your Windows computer: Connect your keyboard or mouse to all available USB ports and see if ...