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How to Fix BIOS ID Check Error Message
A BIOS updater utility could save you the manual work
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Updated onOctober 11, 2024
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A BIOS ID check error is a common problem that occurs when your system fails to detect the motherboard while installing your OS or updating the BIOS.
Often, your computer hardware configuration does not match the requirements of Windows, or yourBIOS is corrupted.
This can also happen if you change your motherboard and/or processor without updating the BIOS first or overclocking your system. Here’s how to fix it:
What can I do to fix the BIOS ID check error?
If you get this error, start by removing all storage devices such as USB drivers and external hard drives. Also, check for pending updates and make sure there are no loose connections between the power supply and your PC’s components.
Should you not have succeded after doing all of these, try the more advanced steps below:
1. Reset BIOS and reinstall it
1.1 Reset BIOS
Resetting your BIOS to default settings can also help you fix issues likeremoving your BIOS password on Windows 11; read this guide to learn more.
1.2 Check the BIOS version
1.3 Update BIOS
The BIOS update should include all the latest drivers and firmware available for your system. It might also resolve any compatibility issues between the CPU and motherboard that you may be experiencing.
If you have upgraded your motherboard, make sure that the new motherboard has the same model number as the old one. This was one of the biggest issues as users ended up downloading the wrong version. Pay particular attention to the manufacturer, model, and revision.
2. Flash or update BIOS from a bootable USB
3. Use a BIOS updater utility
These programs are often made by companies that manufacture motherboards. This means they can address a wide range of issues like the BIOS ID check error.
4. Reset CMOS
CMOS is like a backup battery for your computer’s BIOS. If power is lost suddenly, theCMOS may become corruptand it cannot keep track of these things and your computer will not start.
Some contain batteries that must be removed from the motherboard before they can be replaced or recharged, while for others, simply disconnecting from their power source will reset the CMOS.
5. Change your BIOS boot mode
UEFI replaced the old BIOS system in PCs. It is more secure and reliable than legacy BIOS and also has a faster start-up time than its counterpart.
6. Upgrade your motherboard
Finally, if you’ve tried all the above but the BIOS ID check error is persistent, you may have toupgrade your motherboard. With time, your hardware will give in and succumb to wear and tear or become damaged due to a power surge or some other reason.
Unfortunately, this isn’t always as easy as it sounds. The first issue is that not all motherboards are compatible with your specific PC model but if you look hard enough, you’ll find a perfect match.
Tips to ensure successful BIOS ID verification
Unfortunately, you may successfully get rid of the check ID error but yourPC might fail to boot after a BIOS update. This should not be alarming as the steps above can remedy the problem, particularly by flashing your BIOS.
In another scenario, yourPC may automatically go to the BIOS menu instead of booting up normally, but this too is an easy fix.
We hope we have comprehensively examined the different ways to fix this error message. There are more causes than those listed above, but they can usually be broken down into some of the categories mentioned.
If you have had any trouble with a BIOS ID check error, feel free to tell us about it in the comments below and how to bypass it.
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Claire Moraa
Windows Software Expert
Claire has a knack for solving problems and improving the quality of life for those around her. She’s driven by rationality, curiosity, and simplicity, and always eager to learn more about Microsoft’s products. With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11, errors, and software.
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Claire Moraa
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With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11 errors.
