BIOS setup basics

Before you start: Back up your important files before running any diagnostics or driver updates on your prebuilt PC.

Before you start

  1. Always restart your PC after a driver update to fully apply changes.
  2. Keep a system restore point before major driver changes.
  3. Download drivers only from the manufacturer's official site.

Step by step

1

Open Device Manager

Open Device Manager from the Start menu search bar.

2

Find your graphics card

Expand Display adapters and right-click your graphics card.

3

Update the driver

Select Update driver, then Search automatically for drivers.

4

Restart your PC

Restart your PC once the update finishes.

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Frequently asked

Short follow-up questions live in an accordion so the page stays scannable.

Why use Windows Update instead of the manufacturer's site?

Windows Update drivers are tested for broad compatibility and are a safer first choice if you're not comfortable troubleshooting a manual install.

If you need the latest performance features, the manufacturer's site is usually faster to receive new releases.

A second follow-up question?

A two-to-three sentence answer. If it needs more than that, it is its own article and should be linked from here instead.

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