It's not something that you always need to keep an eye on what your BIOS version number is. The main reason you'd want to check what version it is is if you're curious to see if there's a BIOS update available.

Like most things in the world of technology, your motherboard's software (BIOS) is updated from time to time. Sometimes to fix bugs, sometimes to add new features.

As part of any hardware troubleshooting, especially if you are dealing with issues with new RAM or a new CPU not performing properly, it is a good idea to update the BIOS to the latest version.

Below are six different methods to check which BIOS version is installed on your motherboard: