BIOS update for Lenovo - how it works

In many cases, you have two options for a BIOS update for your Lenovo. This practical tip shows you how to update the BIOS.

BIOS update with Lenovo Tool

Lenovo offers a practical tool for carrying out a BIOS update quite easily.

The little helper is called "Lenovo System Update". The tool not only updates BIOS, but also Lenovo drivers and applications.
Before you update the BIOS in this way, you should first look for Windows updates and install them if necessary.
Then go to the Lenovo support page in your browser. First select your product here.
Then select the "System Update" tool under "Driver and software".
However, not every system supports the "Lenovo System Update". You can only use it on Thinkpad, ThinkCentre, Think Station and the Lenovo V, B, K and E series.

If you use a different Lenovo system, you can install the BIOS update using Winflash.

First, download the latest BIOS on your computer from Lenovo. To do this, open the Lenovo support page again and enter the product name of your computer.
Under "Drivers and software" look for "BIOS / UEFI". Select the BIOS that matches your operating system and download it.
The readme file contains the instructions for installing the BIOS.
Next, right-click on the BIOS flash package to open the context menu. Select "Run as administrator" here.
a window is opening. Here click on "Install". Then click on "Flash BIOS".
A warning message will appear. You will be asked to connect your computer to the socket. Confirm here with "OK".
The update is now carried out automatically. The system is then restarted automatically.

In our next practical tip, we will explain the differences between BIOS and UEFI.