Once you have this information (e.g., "ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI"), you know where to look for your updates.

Try a CMOS reset:

Have a specific Origin PC model (Chronos, Genesis, Millennium, Neuron) and need tailored advice? Leave the details in the comments or reach out to Origin’s official support—they can often provide the exact stock BIOS settings for your unique configuration.

Have a horror story or success tale from updating your Origin PC? Drop it in the comments—just don’t blame us if you flashed during a thunderstorm.

When you press the power button on your Origin PC, the BIOS is the first thing that runs. It performs a Power-On Self-Test (POST) to ensure all components—your RAM, graphics card, storage drives, and processor—are functioning correctly. It then hands control over to your operating system (Windows).

Recent years have seen vulnerabilities like Spectre, Meltdown, and Inception. Motherboard manufacturers release BIOS patches that include updated microcode to mitigate these security risks. For a workstation handling sensitive data, this is critical.

Once you have identified your motherboard manufacturer, follow the specific protocol for that brand. While the core concept is the same, the tools differ slightly.