In Windows 10, flashing the BIOS using the F7 key usually refers to updating the BIOS by pressing the F7 key during the POST process to enter the “Flash Update” function of the BIOS. This method is suitable for cases where the motherboard supports BIOS updates via a USB drive.
The specific steps are as follows:
1. Preparation:
Download the BIOS file: Download the latest BIOS file for your motherboard model from the motherboard manufacturer’s official website.
Prepare the USB drive: Use an empty USB drive and format it to FAT32 or NTFS file system.
Copy the BIOS file: Copy the downloaded BIOS file to the root directory of the USB drive.
2. Enter BIOS Flash Update:
Shutdown: Turn off your computer completely.
Connect the USB drive: Insert the USB drive containing the BIOS file into the USB port of the computer.
Power on: Start the computer and press the F7 key continuously during the POST process according to the motherboard manufacturer’s prompts.
Enter Flash Update: If successful, you will see a BIOS Flash Update tool interface, usually the motherboard manufacturer’s interface.
3. Update BIOS:
Select BIOS file: In the BIOS Flash Update interface, use the arrow keys or mouse (if supported) to select the BIOS file you copied to the USB drive earlier.
Confirm Update: Follow the on-screen prompts to confirm that you want to update the BIOS.
Wait for Update: The update process may take several minutes, please wait patiently and do not interrupt the power supply or perform other operations.
Complete: After the update is complete, the computer may restart automatically or prompt you to restart.
Notes:
Make sure the BIOS file is correct:
The downloaded BIOS file must match your motherboard model exactly, otherwise it may cause the flashing to fail or even damage the motherboard.
Do not interrupt the power supply:
During the BIOS update process, please ensure that the power supply is stable and do not cut off the power supply, otherwise it may cause the flashing to fail or even damage the motherboard.
Backup important data:
Before performing a BIOS update, it is recommended to back up your important data just in case.
Contact Support:
If you are not familiar with BIOS updates, we recommend that you consult the user manual provided by your motherboard manufacturer or contact our technical support for more detailed instructions.
For more information about other technical support, please contact us as follows, we will make every effort to quickly respond and solve problems for you.
Contact us
Sales & Technical Support:cjtouch@cjtouch.com
Block B, 3rd/5th floor,Building 6,Anjia industrial park, WuLian,FengGang, DongGuan,P.R.China 523000
Post time: Jul-15-2025