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submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by gpstarman@lemmy.today to c/linux@lemmy.ml

How to update BIOS on a system that only use Linux as OS.

Asking this because some clowns at Acer decided that they will only provide BIOS updates through Windows Update.

Edit: I'm not talking about installing the BIOS file. They don't even provide BIOS file in the first place.

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[-] halm@leminal.space 5 points 3 months ago

I feel your pain. I've searched a bit online and found several different methods (not for Acer though) that all go way over my head. I just leave the BIOS to deprecate on its own by now.

[-] Technus@lemmy.zip 11 points 3 months ago

As someone who's built his own PCs for years, I've never really bothered with a BIOS update.

Then again, one of the main reasons to update BIOS is to gain support for new CPUs, but I've been using Intel which switches to a new socket or chipset every other generation anyway. I've almost always had to buy a new motherboard alongside a new CPU.

[-] gpstarman@lemmy.today 2 points 3 months ago

I don't have reason to update BIOS either. But just in case.

[-] kitnaht@lemmy.world -2 points 3 months ago

Then why are you making such a huge stink over it?

[-] gpstarman@lemmy.today 2 points 3 months ago

Just learning bro.

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