How to Update American Megatrends BIOS on Windows 11/10/8/7

The American Megatrends, Inc. (AMI) is a United States company that creates motherboards and develops BIOS firmware for motherboards. AMI, Phoenix, and Award are popular motherboard BIOS versions. This tutorial from EaseUS will demystify how to perform an American Megatrends BIOS update. The Basic Input/ Output System (BIOS) coordinates communication between your OS and the hardware components. Bugs and incompatibility issues may arise if you run an outdated BIOS version. Keep reading to learn how to update your AMI BIOS.

Backup Important Files Before Updating BIOS

"I've discovered that I'm using an older BIOS version for my Windows 10 PC. How can I update my American Megatrend BIOS?" 

This article gives solutions if you have a similar question. The main benefits of updating BIOS include to:

• Fix the compatibility of your PC with new hardware.
• Improve the overall performance of your device.
• Reduce boot time.
• Fix issues with your motherboard.
• Repair Windows 10 problems.

It would help if you considered backing up your PC data before you update the BIOS. This protects your important files against data loss incidents. You can use EaseUS Todo Backup to back up files on your Windows 11/10/8/7. This tool allows you to securely store your files in different locations and recover them when needed.

You can back up files to the cloud, external hard drive, local storage, network, and NAS. This application supports incremental, differential, encrypted, and scheduled backups. Todo Backup has the following features:

EaseUS Todo Backup can also help you create an ISO image of a USB drive and create a WinPE bootable disk to boot your computer. Download EaseUS Todo Backup now to fulfill your backup needs.

2 Ways to Flash American Megatrends BIOS

Updating BIOS helps fix common bugs and errors that prevent your operating system from working correctly. A BIOS update isn't compulsory but is inevitable in some situations. We'll outline two ways to update AMI BIOS.

1. Method 1. Using Motherboard Manufacturer BIOS Utility
2. Method 2. Using AMI Firmware Update Utility

Method 1. Using Motherboard Manufacturer BIOS Utility

You must go to the motherboard manufacturer's website to download the latest BIOS. You can then use the BIOS utility to finish updating and installation. Check the steps below:

Step 1. Note the serial number and model for your motherboard. Next, download its BIOS file from the developer's website.

Step 2. Extract the contents of the download file. Next, transfer them to a USB drive. Connect the USB drive to your computer and restart it. Press F12 to go to BIOS Post Flash.

Step 3. Choose your USB drive and select the BIOS file you want to update.

Step 4. Click the "Yes" button to initiate the process of flashing BIOS and follow the onscreen instructions.

Step 5. Stay patient until the American Megatrends BIOS finishes updating. Once the process finishes, you can restart your computer.

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Method 2. Using AMI Firmware Update Utility

The AMI Firmware Update Utility allows you to update an entire Flash or a section. It's a scriptable command-line utility that supports different operating systems, including Windows. You can use it to program the boot block, BIOS image, or OEM configurable ROM regions. Below are the steps for this method:

Step 1. Download the BIOS file.

Step 2. Download the AMI Firmware Utility Tool from the AMI website. Unzip the files on your computer.

Step 3. Click the "afuwin" folder on your PC and select 32- or 64-bit. Next, run the "afuwin" application.

Step 4. Click "Open" and select the BIOS file you downloaded.

Step 5. Next, click the "Flash" button. This will initiate the BIOS update process. You can monitor its progress under the "Process" tab.

Step 6. When done, restart your PC. Your system will now have the latest BIOS version.

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Pro Tip: How to Check BIOS Version on Your PC

It's wise to know your computer's current BIOS version before updating it. Below are three ways to easily determine your computer's BIOS version.

Way 1. Check BIOS Version from System Information

"System Information" provides a detailed summary of your PC's components, including the BIOS version. You can access it as follows:

Step 1. Open the Run dialog box and type "msinfo32." Hit Enter.

Step 2. When the "System Information" screen opens, go to "System Summary" and note down the information for your BIOS version/Date.

Step 3. You can then visit the manufacturer's website for your device and check whether that's the latest BIOS version.

Way 2. Check BIOS Version with CMD

You can use Command Prompt to find your BIOS version as follows:

Step 1. Open CMD as an admin.

Step 2. Type the following list of commands and press Enter after each:

• wmic bios get smbiosbiosversion
• wmic bios get biosversion
• wmic bios get version

Step 3. Once you run the above commands, the system will display your current BIOS version.

Way 3. Check BIOS Version from Startup

You can also access the BIOS information for your device from the startup screen. Follow the steps below:

Step 1. Restart your device, then press F12, DEL, or F10 to enter BIOS.

 Step 2. Once on the BIOS startup window, you can check if the system displays information about the BIOS version. If it's outdated, consider updating it from the manufacturer's website.

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To Sum Up

This article has shown you how to perform an American Megatrends BIOS update. This update fixes PC incompatibility issues, reduces boot time, addresses motherboard errors, and repairs Windows 10 problems. Before updating AMI BIOS, you should back up your data using EaseUS Todo Backup.

Todo Backup helps to guarantee the safety of your data during the update process. You can backup your files to the cloud, network, NAS, external drives, or internal storage. The tool also supports incremental, differential, and scheduled backups. Download EaseUS Todo Backup today to safeguard your PC data against unintentional loss.

FAQs on Updating American Megatrends BIOS

Below are frequently asked questions about updating American Megatrends BIOS.

1. Is It Safe to Update BIOS?

A BIOS update won't harm your PC. It only aims to improve compatibility and fix bugs on your device. To update the BIOS successfully, you should have a stable power connection.

2. Is It OK to Skip BIOS Updates?

There's no need to update BIOS if your device is working correctly. A BIOS update is only necessary if Windows isn't working correctly or your device is incompatible with new hardware.

3. How Long Does a BIOS Update Take?

It will take 1-5 minutes. Ensure you have a stable power connection to minimize disruptions. 

4. How Do I Update My BIOS with Unknown Motherboard?

You can use the AMI Firmware Update Utility. It's a scriptable command-line utility that supports different operating systems, including Windows. You can use it to program the boot block, BIOS image, or OEM configurable ROM regions. It allows you to update an entire Flash or a section of it.