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BIOS Corruption On Windows 10: 7 Ways To Repair It
A corrupted BIOS is a very serious issue, but can be fixed
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Updated onApril 12, 2024
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BIOSis one of the most critical components of your PC since it’s in charge of starting your PC and checking your hardware.
Unfortunately, problems withBIOScan occur, and they can prevent your system from booting.
BIOScorruption can be a serious problem, but there are a few ways to fix it on yourWindows 10PC.
How can I repair BIOS corruption on Windows 10?
1. Flash your BIOS
If you’re having problems with corruptedBIOSor aBIOS ID check error, you might be able to fix the problem simply by flashing your BIOS.
Updating yourBIOSis an advanced and potentially dangerous process. Therefore, check your motherboard manual for detailed instructions on how to flash your BIOS.
We also wrote an article onhow to flash your BIOS on Windows 10, so be sure to check it out for some instructions.
2. Remove your motherboard battery
According to users, you might be able to fix the problem with corruptedBIOSsimply by removing the motherboard battery.
By removing the battery, yourBIOSwill reset to default, and hopefully, you can fix the problem.
To remove the motherboard battery, you need to open your computer case, and in most cases, that will violate your computer’s warranty, so keep that in mind.
If your PC is under warranty, it might be better to take it to the official repair center and ask them to fix it.
If you decide to perform this process yourself, remove the battery and wait 5-10 minutes for the battery to drain completely.
After your battery is drained, insert it back into your motherboard and check if the issue is resolved. Some users suggest replacing your battery with a new one, so you might also want to try that.
If you’re using a laptop, remove your laptop and motherboard batteries to reset theBIOS.
Some users also reported that you need to set your HDD mode in the BIOS to AHCI after resetting it, so be sure to do that.
3. Reset yourBIOS
According to users, you can fix this issue simply by resetting yourBIOS.
There are several different ways to do that, and probably the simplest one is to enterBIOSand restore it to default values. To do that, follow these steps:
While yourPCboots keep pressing Del or specific F key to enterBIOS, usually, there will be a message saying to press a certain key to enter SETUP.
If you can’t find this key, check your motherboard manual to see which key is used to enterBIOS. Once you enterBIOS, look forLoad Setup Defaultsoption.
This option should be located in theExitsection. Select Load Setup Defaults and save changes. Keep in mind that this process might be different depending on the version ofBIOSthat you’re using.
Another way to reset yourBIOSis to change jumper positions on your motherboard. Most motherboards have a jumper next to theBIOS chip, allowingyou to reset it. To do that, follow these steps:
Remember that you need to place the jumper in the appropriate position to reset yourBIOS.
If you place it incorrectly, you can cause permanent damage to yourPC, so be extra cautious.
To avoid causing damage, we strongly suggest you check your motherboard manual for detailed instructions on changing the jumper configuration. You can also remove your motherboard battery to reset your BIOS.
Our previous solution explained this process, so check it out.
4. Remove your graphic card
ManyPCshave both integrated and dedicated graphic cards, and users reported that you can fix the problem with corruptedBIOSsimply by removing your graphic card and connecting your monitor to the integrated graphic card.
Keep in mind that by removing the dedicatedgraphic cardyou might be violating your computer warranty.
5. Use Windows Key + B key combo
According to users, you can fix this problem on HP computers simply by pressing the Windows Key + B key combo while yourPCboots. To do that, follow these steps:
6.Use HP SystemBIOS Update Utility tool
According to users, you can fix this issue on HP computersby using the HP System BIOS Update Utility tool. To do that, go to HP’s website and download the latest version of BIOS on your computer.
You might have to enter your PC’s model or product number to download BIOS, so keep that in mind. After downloading the new version ofBIOS, you need to create a recovery USB drive by followingthese steps:
After creating a bootable USB flash drive, connect it to the problematic PC and follow the instructions from the previous solution.
7. Replace your motherboard
If the problem persists, it might be that your BIOS chip is damaged, and the only way to fix this issue is to replace your motherboard. You might see peculiar behavior like yourcaps lock blinkingwhen your motherboard is damaged.
If yourPC is still under warranty, take it to the repair center and ask them if they can fix it.
BIOS corruption on Windows 10 can be a severe problem, but we hope you managed to fix it using one of our solutions.
If you want to know about thebest BIOS settings on your Windows 10 PC; we have a separate guide.
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Milan Stanojevic
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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
