Update BIOS

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BIOS Auto-Updater

This updater does not work on the Acer B118-G2 laptop; instructions on using the B118-G2 BIOS key are at the bottom of this page

  1. Plug the system in to power
  2. Insert the AutoBIOS update key
  3. Turn on the system and enter BIOS setup using the F2 key
  4. Switch “Network Boot” to “Enabled” on the “Main” tab
  5. Disable “Secure Boot” on the “Boot” tab and make sure “Boot Mode” is set to UEFI
  6. Press F10 then Enter to save settings
  7. Begin tapping F12 to enter the boot menu
  8. Use the arrow keys to select the “USB Device” and press Enter
  9. The Windows loading icon will appear below the laptop logo. This is normal.
  10. A Command Prompt window will appear with some automated commands running.
  11. This BIOS update key is automated, so just read the prompts and either: Press Enter to continue with the update process or press X to cancel and shutdown the computer
    1. The computer will be automatically checked to make sure it is plugged into a charger and the battery is at or above 15%
    2. You will be prompted to plug in the charger if it isn’t already
    3. If the battery is below 15%, you will be asked to wait, with Current Charge prompts appearing with the current percentage (in multiples of 5%)
  12. Enter BIOS once again using the F2 key
  13. Use the Enter and arrow keys to correct the BIOS settings
    1. “Secure Boot” Disabled, “F12 Boot Menu” Enabled
  14. Press F10 then Enter to save the settings

B118-G2 BIOS Updater

  1. Plug the system in to power
  2. Insert the B118-G2 BIOS update key
  3. Turn on the system and enter BIOS setup using the F2 key
  4. Disable “Secure Boot” on the “Boot” tab and make sure “Boot Mode” is set to UEFI
  5. Press F10, then Enter to save settings
  6. Begin tapping F12 to enter the boot menu
  7. Use the arrow keys to select the “USB Device” and press Enter
  8. A black screen with text will appear; simply leave it alone and the update will proceed automatically
  9. Once the update completes the system will restart
  10. Enter BIOS once again using the F2 key
  11. Use the Enter and arrow keys to correct the BIOS settings
    1. “Secure Boot” Disabled, “F12 Boot Menu” Enabled
  12. Press F10 then Enter to save the settings