{"id":1269136,"date":"2025-12-01T12:47:54","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T12:47:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/kb\/uncategorized\/kb-article\/how-to-update-the-gpd-win-5-bios\/"},"modified":"2026-01-15T10:31:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T10:31:38","password":"","slug":"how-to-update-the-gpd-win-5-bios","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/sg\/kb\/gpd-win-5-support-hub\/kb-article\/how-to-update-the-gpd-win-5-bios\/","title":{"rendered":"How to update the GPD WIN 5 BIOS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Keeping your <a href=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/sg\/product\/gpd-win-5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"GPD WIN 5\">GPD WIN 5<\/a> firmware up to date is essential for ensuring system stability, fixing bugs, and ensuring your handheld performs at its best. While updating the BIOS can sometimes feel intimidating, GPD has streamlined the process into a semi-automated routine. We have create an easy to follow step by step guide on how to update the GPD WIN 5 BIOS.<\/p>\n\n\n<div data-block-name=\"woocommerce\/featured-product\" data-edit-mode=\"false\" data-product-id=\"1145482\" data-show-desc=\"false\" data-show-price=\"false\" class=\"wc-block-featured-product alignnone has-background-dim wp-block-woocommerce-featured-product\" style=\"min-height:500px;\"><div class=\"wc-block-featured-product__wrapper\"><div class=\"background-dim__overlay\" style=\"background-color: #000000\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"GPD WIN 5 Gaming Handheld PC\" class=\"wc-block-featured-product__background-image\" src=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPD-WIN-5-INFOGRAPHIC-01.png\" style=\"object-fit: none;object-position: 50% 50%;\" \/><h2 class=\"wc-block-featured-product__title\">GPD WIN 5 Gaming Handheld PC<\/h2><div class=\"wc-block-featured-product__link\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/sg\/product\/gpd-win-5\/\">Shop now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Please note that while BIOS updating is generally fine, there are risks. Please ensure you follow all steps correctly, identify that you are installing the correct BIOS for your device, have a fully charged battery and also connected to a charger. Do not switch off the device unless instructed to. We do not accept responsibility if something goes wrong.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Download the BIOS update<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/gofile.me\/7AWvf\/ENU5wpbha\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"GPD WIN 5 BIOS update here\">GPD WIN 5 BIOS update here<\/a> and extract the contents of it to your GPD WIN 5. You will see a file named similar to <strong>BIOS_WIN5_V2.25_GPD.exe<\/strong> depending on the BIOS version number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Changes in v2.25 are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Upgrade codebase to PI1.0.0.2a_110 from PI1.0.0.2_109.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update DDR ID mapping.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BIOS Update First Stage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Run the <strong>BIOS_WIN5_V2.25_GPD.exe<\/strong> file, after a few moments a text screen will appear with some information and a prompt to press any key to continue. Please read the information and follow the advice. Ensure your <a href=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/sg\/product\/gpd-win-5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"GPD WIN 5\">GPD WIN 5<\/a> is powered via the DC Jack and has the battery connected. Once you are ready, press any key to continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-First-Stage-Start-1200x675.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-First-Stage-Start-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"How to update the GPD WIN 5 BIOS\" class=\"wp-image-1267167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-First-Stage-Start-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-First-Stage-Start-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-First-Stage-Start-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-First-Stage-Start-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-First-Stage-Start-360x203.jpg 360w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-First-Stage-Start-990x557.jpg 990w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-First-Stage-Start-441x248.jpg 441w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-First-Stage-Start-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-First-Stage-Start.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">GPD WIN 5 BIOS Update &#8211; First Stage Start<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The software will now run a few checks to ensure everything is OK. This process shouldnt take more than a few minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-First-Stage-Checks.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-First-Stage-Checks-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"GPD WIN 5 BIOS Update - First Stage Checks\" class=\"wp-image-1267168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-First-Stage-Checks-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-First-Stage-Checks-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-First-Stage-Checks-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-First-Stage-Checks-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-First-Stage-Checks-360x203.jpg 360w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-First-Stage-Checks-990x557.jpg 990w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-First-Stage-Checks-441x248.jpg 441w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-First-Stage-Checks-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-First-Stage-Checks.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">GPD WIN 5 BIOS Update &#8211; First Stage Checks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the process has completed, you will be prompted to choose YES or NO to reboot the GPD WIN 5 and continue with the BIOS update. Type <strong>Y<\/strong> or<strong> N<\/strong> to continue or cancel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Confirm-to-reboot.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Confirm-to-reboot-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"GPD WIN 5 BIOS Update - Confirm to reboot\" class=\"wp-image-1267169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Confirm-to-reboot-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Confirm-to-reboot-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Confirm-to-reboot-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Confirm-to-reboot-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Confirm-to-reboot-360x203.jpg 360w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Confirm-to-reboot-990x557.jpg 990w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Confirm-to-reboot-441x248.jpg 441w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Confirm-to-reboot-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Confirm-to-reboot.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">GPD WIN 5 BIOS Update &#8211; Confirm to reboot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BIOS Update Second Stage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/sg\/product\/gpd-win-5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"GPD WIN 5\">GPD WIN 5<\/a> will now reboot to the BIOS update screen. It will take a few moments for the procedure to start, it may look like it is not doing anything, but let it run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Notification.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Notification-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"GPD WIN 5 BIOS Update - Second Stage Notification\" class=\"wp-image-1267170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Notification-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Notification-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Notification-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Notification-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Notification-360x203.jpg 360w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Notification-990x557.jpg 990w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Notification-441x248.jpg 441w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Notification-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Notification.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">GPD WIN 5 BIOS Update &#8211; Second Stage Notification<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The BIOS update will then begin. This procedure will take a few minutes and show the progress on screen. It is vital that you do not switch off the GPD WIN 5 or touch any controls etc while this process is running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"1267171\" src=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-1-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"GPD WIN 5 BIOS Update - Second Stage Updating BIOS 1\" class=\"wp-image-1267171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-1-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-1-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-1-360x203.jpg 360w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-1-990x557.jpg 990w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-1-441x248.jpg 441w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">GPD WIN 5 BIOS Update &#8211; Second Stage Updating BIOS 1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"1267172\" src=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-2-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"GPD WIN 5 BIOS Update - Second Stage Updating BIOS 2\" class=\"wp-image-1267172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-2-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-2-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-2-360x203.jpg 360w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-2-990x557.jpg 990w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-2-441x248.jpg 441w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-2-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">GPD WIN 5 BIOS Update &#8211; Second Stage Updating BIOS 2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"1267173\" src=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-3-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"GPD WIN 5 BIOS Update - Second Stage Updating BIOS 3\" class=\"wp-image-1267173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-3-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-3-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-3-360x203.jpg 360w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-3-990x557.jpg 990w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-3-441x248.jpg 441w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-3-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-3.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">GPD WIN 5 BIOS Update &#8211; Second Stage Updating BIOS 3<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After the process is completed, the <a href=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/sg\/product\/gpd-win-5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"GPD WIN 5\">GPD WIN 5<\/a> will reboot and show a black screen for a minute or two. Again, do not switch off the GPD WIN 5 or touch any controls etc while this process is running. Once the process has completed, the GPD WIN 5 will shut down. You will likely hear the fan speed\/noise stop when it has powered off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Reboot-Power-Down.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Reboot-Power-Down-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"GPD WIN 5 BIOS Update - Third Stage Reboot Power Down\" class=\"wp-image-1267174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Reboot-Power-Down-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Reboot-Power-Down-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Reboot-Power-Down-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Reboot-Power-Down-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Reboot-Power-Down-360x203.jpg 360w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Reboot-Power-Down-990x557.jpg 990w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Reboot-Power-Down-441x248.jpg 441w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Reboot-Power-Down-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Reboot-Power-Down.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">GPD WIN 5 BIOS Update &#8211; Third Stage Reboot Power Down<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BIOS Update Third Stage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have confirmed the <a href=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/sg\/product\/gpd-win-5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"GPD WIN 5\">GPD WIN 5<\/a> is fully powered off. Press and hold the power button for a few seconds to power it back on. The boot process will take a short while longer than usual while it performs some checks and updates. Do not switch off or press any buttons during this period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Booting-Up.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Booting-Up-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"GPD WIN 5 BIOS Update - Third Stage Booting Up\" class=\"wp-image-1267175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Booting-Up-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Booting-Up-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Booting-Up-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Booting-Up-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Booting-Up-360x203.jpg 360w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Booting-Up-990x557.jpg 990w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Booting-Up-441x248.jpg 441w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Booting-Up-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Booting-Up.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">GPD WIN 5 BIOS Update &#8211; Third Stage Booting Up<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once completed Windows will load as normal and you can continue to use your GPD WIN 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Windows-Loaded.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Windows-Loaded-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"GPD WIN 5 BIOS Update - Third Stage Windows Loaded\" class=\"wp-image-1267176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Windows-Loaded-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Windows-Loaded-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Windows-Loaded-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Windows-Loaded-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Windows-Loaded-360x203.jpg 360w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Windows-Loaded-990x557.jpg 990w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Windows-Loaded-441x248.jpg 441w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Windows-Loaded-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Windows-Loaded.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">GPD WIN 5 BIOS Update &#8211; Third Stage Windows Loaded<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Checking the BIOS version<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can confirm the BIOS version from the BIOS. You will need an external keyboard connected and tap the ESC key immediately powering on the <a href=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/sg\/product\/gpd-win-5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"GPD WIN 5\">GPD WIN 5<\/a>. The BIOS version can be found on the Project Version (WIN5 2.25 x64 in image) and EC FW Version (2.21 in image).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-225-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-225-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"GPD WIN 5 BIOS 2.25\" class=\"wp-image-1274499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-225-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-225-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-225-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-225-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-225-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-225-360x203.jpg 360w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-225-990x557.jpg 990w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-225-441x248.jpg 441w, https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-225-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">GPD WIN 5 BIOS 2.25<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to update the GPD WIN 5 BIOS safely. Follow our step-by-step guide to download and install the latest firmware.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":76,"featured_media":1269138,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"doc_category":[20472],"doc_tag":[],"class_list":["post-1269136","docs","type-docs","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","doc_category-gpd-win-5-support-hub"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"year_month":"2026-04","word_count":655,"total_views":"86","reactions":{"happy":"0","normal":"0","sad":"0"},"author_info":{"name":"Dave","author_nicename":"dave-c","author_url":"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/sg\/blog\/author\/dave-c\/"},"doc_category_info":[{"term_name":"GPD WIN 5","term_url":"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/sg\/kb-category\/gpd-win-5-support-hub\/"}],"doc_tag_info":[],"knowledge_base_info":[],"knowledge_base_slug":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/docs\/1269136","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/docs"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/docs"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/76"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1269136"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/docs\/1269136\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1269138"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1269136"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"doc_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/doc_category?post=1269136"},{"taxonomy":"doc_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/doc_tag?post=1269136"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}