If you are a computer enthusiast, you probably know the words BIOS and UEFI. These are the two ways a computer starts. However, UEFI has many advantages over BIOS, such as faster boot speed, better security and greater scalability. So what can you do if you want to upgrade your computer from BIOS to UEFI? Let me take you to explore!
First, we need to know the difference between BIOS and UEFI. The BIOS is the first program that runs when the computer starts up. Its role is to initialize the hardware, check whether the hardware is working properly, and load the operating system. However, the BIOS is slow to boot, and some features are not complete. UEFI is a new boot mode that is more advanced and faster than BIOS. It can also support larger hard disk capacity and more hardware devices.
Next, we need to check to see if our computer supports UEFI. If you have an older BIOS, you can’t upgrade to UEFI. If you have Windows 8 or Windows 10, your computer should already support UEFI. You can find out if your computer supports UEFI by pressing Win + R and typing msinfo32.
If your computer supports UEFI, there are several steps you can take to upgrade your computer from BIOS to UEFI.
Step 1: Back up your data. Before upgrading, you need to back up your computer data. Backups are important because upgrades can cause data loss or corruption.
Step 2: Download UEFI firmware. You need to download UEFI firmware from the computer manufacturer’s official website. Before downloading, you need to know your computer model and operating system version. If you download the wrong firmware, your computer may not boot.
Step 3: Install UEFI firmware. You will need to set your computer to UEFI mode before installing. You can go to your computer’s BIOS Settings and change the boot mode to UEFI. Next, you need to unzip the UEFI firmware and copy it to a bootable USB drive. Then, you need to reboot your computer and install UEFI firmware via a USB drive.
Step 4: Check whether UEFI is installed successfully. After the installation is complete, you can go to your computer’s BIOS Settings and check to see if you have successfully upgraded to UEFI. If your computer has been successfully upgraded to UEFI, you will see the version number of the UEFI firmware.
In conclusion, upgrading a computer from BIOS to UEFI requires some technical knowledge and operational experience. If you’re not sure how to do it, it’s best to seek professional help. However, if you have mastered the above steps, upgrading will be very easy. I believe that you will enjoy better boot speed and better performance experience brought by UEFI!