After you upgrade your computer to Windows 10, if your Phoenix BIOS / Motherboard Drivers are not working, you can fix the problem by updating the drivers. It is possible that your BIOS / Motherboard driver is not compatible with the newer version of Windows.
There are two ways to update drivers.
Phoenix Pheonix Bios, A02. Fixes Sleep states issue withLatch. This driver has been tested by both the independent software vendor (ISV) and Dell on the operating systems, graphics cards, and application supported by your device to ensure maximum compatibility and performance. This package updates the UEFI BIOS (including system program and Embedded Controller program) stored in the Lenovo computer to fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted below.
Option 1 (Recommended): Update drivers automatically - Novice computer users can update drivers using trusted software in just a few mouse clicks. Automatic driver updates are fast, efficient and elimate all the guesswork. Your old drivers can even be backed up and restored in case any problems occur.
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Option 2: Update drivers manually - Find the correct driver for your BIOS / Motherboard and operating system, then install it by following the step by step instructions below. You’ll need some computer skills to use this method.
The Driver Update Utility for Phoenix devices is intelligent software which automatically recognizes your computer’s operating system and BIOS / Motherboard model and finds the most up-to-date drivers for it. There is no risk of installing the wrong driver. The Driver Update Utility downloads and installs your drivers quickly and easily.
You can scan for driver updates automatically with the FREE version of the Driver Update Utility for Phoenix, and complete all necessary driver updates using the premium version.
Tech Tip: The Driver Update Utility for Phoenix will back up your current drivers for you. If you encounter any problems while updating your drivers, you can use this feature to restore your previous drivers and configuration settings.
Download the Driver Update Utility for Phoenix.
Double-click on the program to run it. It will then scan your computer and identify any problem drivers. You will see a results page similar to the one below:
Click the Update Driver button next to your driver. The correct version will be downloaded and installed automatically. Or, you can click the Update Drivers button at the bottom to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out-of-date on your system.
To find the latest driver, including Windows 10 drivers, choose from our list of most popular Phoenix BIOS / Motherboard downloads or search our driver archive for the driver that fits your specific BIOS / Motherboard model and your PC’s operating system.
If you cannot find the right driver for your device, you can request the driver. We will find it for you. Or, try the automatic option instead.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble finding the right driver update, use the Phoenix BIOS / Motherboard Driver Update Utility. It is software which finds, downloads and istalls the correct driver for you - automatically.
After downloading your driver update, you will need to install it. Driver updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow. Visit our Driver Support Page to watch helpful step-by-step videos on how to install drivers based on their file extension.
After you have found the right driver, follow these simple instructions to install it.
After my X1 Carbon 3rd Gen laptop became infested with adware i decided to reinstall Windows 10. Problem is that with the new Windows 10 installation, I can't install any drivers on the computer except for the ones installed by Windows Update.
Here are some examples of what happens after installing drivers from for example Lenovos site:
I'm using the laptop right now and it seems to be working fine, since i haven't installed any drivers except the ones from Windows Update. The computer has been rebooted 10+ times, and all programs works normally. I could potentially use the laptop now as I normally would, but avoiding installing drivers isn't optimal. I would prefer to find a solution to this problem.
Further information
First time i installed drivers after reinstall, was through Lenovo's website where it analysed my laptop, and found some recommended drivers. This resulted in crash. I then downloaded Driver Booster and installed drivers through that, which also resulted in crash.
I'm not sure but I think I installed a BIOS update the first time i reinstalled Windows 10. The update came from Lenovo's site.
First time I reinstalled Windows through an external HDD, the Windows installation wouldn't let me install Windows 10 on the SSD after i erased the disk: 'Windows cannot be installed on this disk. The selected disk is of the GPT partition style'. I found a guide and used cmd and diskpart, which allowed me to install Windows 10.
If I remember correctly (can't find the information since they updated their site), a 'technician' from the retailer that sold me the laptop, had put inside a SSD. I'm not sure if there was a HDD before, since they decided to replace it.
Computer information
Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen 20BS
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-5200U CPU @ 2.20Ghz (4 CPUs), 2.2Ghz
Intel(R) HD Graphics 5500
8192MB RAM
256GB SSD
Phoenix BIOS SC-T v2.1
Windows 10 Pro 64-bit