Windows 10: I want to upgrade to Window 11. I have changed my BIOS to UEFI but system information still...

I want to upgrade to Window 11. I have changed my BIOS to UEFI but system information still say my BIOS is legacy. What do I do in order to comply with the minimum requirement for updating to Window 11?

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Uefi bios utility settings for upgrade to windows 11

Hi

Welcome to Microsoft community.

It sounds like you're trying to upgrade to Windows 11 and you're currently in the UEFI BIOS utility. It's worth noting that changes in the BIOS should be done carefully as they can significantly impact the system's functioning.

To upgrade to Windows 11, your system must meet the following minimum requirements:

1. Processor: 1 GHz or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or System on a Chip (SoC).
   
2. RAM: 4 GB or more.
   
3. Storage: 64 GB or larger device storage.
   
4. System Firmware: UEFI firmware with Secure Boot capabilities.
   
5. TPM: TPM version 2.0.
   
6. Graphics Card: DirectX 12 or later with a WDDM 2.0 driver.
   
7. Display: High definition (720p) display that is greater than 9” diagonally, 8 bits per color channel.
   

Here are the steps you need to follow in the UEFI BIOS utility to prepare for the Windows 11 upgrade:

1. Secure Boot: Navigate to the 'Boot' tab in your BIOS, and make sure 'Secure Boot' is enabled. If you can't find it, it might be under a sub-menu related to 'Security', 'Authentication', or 'Boot'.
   
2. TPM: Go to the 'Security' tab in your BIOS or look for a 'TPM Configuration' option. Make sure TPM (Trusted Platform Module) is enabled and that it's set to version 2.0.
   
3. Boot Mode: Ensure the Boot Mode is set to 'UEFI', not 'Legacy' or 'CSM'. This option is usually under the 'Boot' tab.
   

After making these changes, save and exit the BIOS. If you're unable to restore functionality to Windows 10, you may need to 'Load Optimized Defaults' or 'Reset BIOS settings'. This option is typically found on the 'Exit' tab of your BIOS utility.

Once you've done this, you should be able to boot back into Windows 10.

With a stable internet connection, you can proceed to upgrade to Windows 11 either through the Windows Update (Settings > Windows Update) or by using Microsoft's Media Creation Tool.

Please note that these are general guidelines and the exact steps may vary depending on your motherboard model. If you're unsure, refer to your motherboard manual or contact the manufacturer's customer support for additional guidance.

Remember, changes in BIOS should be performed with care as they can significantly impact your system's functioning.

Disclaimer: Microsoft provides no assurances and/or warranties, implied or otherwise, and is not responsible for the information you receive from the third-party linked sites or any support related to technology.

If you are going to modify BIOS Settings, please back up all your personal files first to ensure you do not lose data.

Please feel free to let me know how it goes.

Best regards

Derrick Qian | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

Changed to gpt and uefi bios, now windows wont boot

Emil Gyldenskog Nøsavik

Thank you for posting in the Microsoft community.

When a MBR hard disk is converted to GPT, if you can't get into the system, it's usually due to incorrect BIOS settings or no UEFI boot. Here are the steps to solve this problem:

1. Enter PE system: Use a USB flash drive to boot and enter the PE system (pre-installation environment) to make sure the data is normal.
   
2. Check the BIOS settings:
   
   • Make sure UEFI boot is set in BIOS.
     
   • If the BIOS is set to UEFI boot, but the partition is still MBR partition, you need to modify the BIOS settings to match the hard disk partition mode and boot mode.
     
3. Use a PE tool that supports UEFI: Make sure the PE tool you use supports UEFI repair boot.
   
4. Create an EFI system partition:
   
   • In PE system, open "Disk Management", find the SSD (usually labeled as "Disk 1"), right-click and select "Compress Volume" to compress about 500MB of space.
     
   • Open a command prompt, type `diskpart` and enter.
     
   • Use the `select disk` command to select the SSD.
     
   • Use the `create partition efi` command to create the EFI system partition.
     
   • Format the EFI partition using the `format fs=fat quick` command.
     
   • Use the `assign` command to assign a drive letter to the EFI partition.
     
5. Bootstrap Repair:
   
   • In a command prompt window, type `bcdboot x:\windows /s y: /f uefi`, where `x` is the drive letter where the system is located in the SSD and `y` is the drive letter of the EFI partition.
     

Hope the above information can help you



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Shawn Z | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

I cant find BIOS uefi setting in advance setting in windows 10

F10, safe boot, option 7. Took me 10 hours to troubleshoot...

Field Value

BIOS Properties

BIOS Version 0402

BIOS Type AMI UEFI

AGESA Version OrochiPIV1.5.0.2

SMBIOS Version 2.7

UEFI Boot No

Secure Boot Not Supported

System BIOS Date 12/23/2015

Video BIOS Date 11/25/15

BIOS Manufacturer

Company Name American Megatrends Inc.

Product Information https://ami.com/en/products/bios-uefi-firmware

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Problems & Suggestions

Suggestion Video BIOS is more than 2 years old. Update it if necessary.