Question  How do I identify the BIOS version? Type  BIOS Keyword   Answer  Upon boot-up, the first line appearing after the memory count is the BIOS version. It is usually in the following format: 1. For older model number: AG76 091096, where 1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI(R) W = AWARD(R) P = PHOENIX(R). 2nd digit refers to the internal chipset code. 3rd digit refers to the processor class as 5 = 486, 7 = 586, 8 = 686. 4th digit is incremental. 091096 refers to the date this BIOS is released. 2. For newer model number: W5139MS V1.0 091096 where: 1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI(R) W = AWARD(R) P = PHOENIX(R). 2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number. 6th - 7th digit refers to the customer as MS = all standard customers. V1.0 refers to the BIOS version. 091096 refers to the date this BIOS is released. Back FAQ Home