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Hello, Over the past months my computer has been restarting unexpectedly (often with a blue screen) and instead of starting normally, it jumps to BIOS. It looks like it can't locate a bootable drive. My motherboard is an Asus Z170-P, and I'm wondering if updating the BIOS might help avoid this issue. I haven't done this before, so I'd appreciate your guidance—should I format my disks? And could you explain what happens during the process of upgrading the BIOS version? Thanks!
In fact, the BSOD followed by a boot failure usually points to a failing hard drive.
There are tools you can use to assess your PC's condition and performance with the SSD. Look for software that checks drive health or stability.
Access Crystal Disk Info to review SMART data. The issue might stem from a faulty cable or connection leading to drive disconnection. In Windows, navigate to Control Panel → System → Advanced System Settings → Startup & Recovery Settings, and uncheck the Automatically Restart option. When your system encounters a BSOD, it won’t reboot automatically and you’ll see the error details. This means you’ll need to restart manually.
Well, all types of drives eventually stop working, it’s just inevitable. SSDs can only store a certain amount of data before they reach their limit. As Master Disaster mentioned earlier, this seems more like a problem with your drive itself. To clarify: updating your BIOS can be risky, so only proceed when no other options exist. Particularly if your BIOS is several years old and you need to apply multiple updates. When it comes to BIOS upgrades, the rule is to avoid touching a running system. If you still want to try or think it’s the only choice, there are many guides and videos that walk through the process in detail. In short: visit the manufacturer’s website, look for a “support” or “service” section (for example https://www.asus.com/de/Motherboards/Z170-P/HelpDesk/), find the update info, download the latest file to a USB stick (possibly unpacking it first), and connect it to your motherboard via its dedicated port. If not, use any USB drive. Most motherboards have gigabytes of flash memory; activate it and search for the update there. Your BIOS will handle the rest afterward.