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.

  • 9tr6gyp3@lemmy.world
    10·
    5 months ago

    fwupd is a cool Linux project that can update device firmware if the vendor participates. Check to see if your hardware is supported.

    • gpstarmanOP
      23·
      5 months ago

      Thank you.

      But, I’m not talking about installing the BIOS file. They don’t even provide BIOS file in the first place.

      Also, I don’t think fwupd has firmware for this particular laptop. ( Acer One 14 Z2-493 )

      • teejay@lemmy.worldEnglish
        5·
        5 months ago

        You’ve already received good advice in this thread. Make a portable windows install, boot into it, and update the BIOS with the vendor’s windows utility.