The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) initializes your computer's hardware during bootup. Updating it offers several distinct benefits:
Unplug USB flash drives (unless flashing via USB), external hard drives, printers, and mice to avoid hardware conflicts.
Only download BIOS updates from Acer’s official support page for your exact model. Do not use BIOS files intended for other models. acer aspire es1512 bios update free
Fixes bugs related to the laptop not waking up from sleep mode or charging incorrectly.
Never attempt a BIOS flash on battery power alone. Acer's installation software will usually block the update if the charger is not connected and the battery is below 25-30%. Do not use BIOS files intended for other models
For the Acer Aspire ES1-512, which is an older model, the most common reasons users seek a BIOS update are to address compatibility problems after an operating system upgrade. For example, a common and frustrating issue reported by ES1-512 users is the touchpad failing to work after upgrading from Windows 8 to Windows 10. In many of these cases, updating to a more recent BIOS version (specifically v1.15) has been known to resolve the touchpad malfunction. Other benefits can include:
To verify, you can press F2 during boot-up to enter the BIOS menu and check the version number. Troubleshooting BIOS Update Issues Acer's installation software will usually block the update
Don’t panic. Here are common failure scenarios and fixes: