{"id":74369,"date":"2025-12-01T13:12:38","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T13:12:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/?post_type=kb&#038;p=74369"},"modified":"2026-01-15T10:40:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T10:40:23","slug":"how-to-update-the-gpd-win-5-bios","status":"publish","type":"kb","link":"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/article\/how-to-update-the-gpd-win-5-bios\/","title":{"rendered":"How to update the GPD WIN 5 BIOS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Updating the BIOS on your <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/product\/gpd-win-5\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/product\/gpd-win-5\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GPD WIN 5<\/a> is a crucial step for optimizing performance, improving system stability, and ensuring compatibility with the latest software. While the idea of flashing firmware can sometimes seem technical, GPD has provided a user-friendly utility that automates most of the work. This guide will walk you through the entire procedure step-by-step\u2014from extracting the files to the final reboot\u2014ensuring you can safely upgrade your device without any guesswork.<\/p>\n\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>Begin by downloading the <a href=\"https:\/\/gofile.me\/7AWvf\/ENU5wpbha\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/gofile.me\/7AWvf\/MAG2rNQPV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GPD WIN 5 BIOS update here<\/a>. Unzip or extract the folder\u2019s contents directly onto your device&#8217;s storage. Inside, you will locate an executable file with a name resembling <strong>BIOS_WIN5_V2.25_GPD.exe<\/strong>, though the specific numbers may change based on the version you are installing.<\/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>Launch the <strong>BIOS_WIN5_V2.25_GPD.exe<\/strong> application. After a brief pause, a command window will pop up displaying system information and a request to press a key to proceed. Take a moment to review the text on the screen, and when you are prepared, press any key on the keyboard to move forward.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-First-Stage-Start.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-First-Stage-Start-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"GPD WIN 5 BIOS Update - First Stage Start\" class=\"wp-image-74370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-First-Stage-Start-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-First-Stage-Start-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-First-Stage-Start-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-First-Stage-Start-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-First-Stage-Start-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-First-Stage-Start-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-First-Stage-Start-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-First-Stage-Start.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">GPD WIN 5 BIOS Update &#8211; First Stage Start<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The utility will immediately begin a series of diagnostic checks to verify system integrity. You can expect this validation phase to last only a few minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-First-Stage-Checks.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-First-Stage-Checks-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"GPD WIN 5 BIOS Update - First Stage Checks\" class=\"wp-image-74398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-First-Stage-Checks-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-First-Stage-Checks-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-First-Stage-Checks-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-First-Stage-Checks-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-First-Stage-Checks-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-First-Stage-Checks-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-First-Stage-Checks-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-First-Stage-Checks.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">GPD WIN 5 BIOS Update &#8211; First Stage Checks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>When the diagnostics are finished, the system will ask for confirmation to restart the device and finalize the installation. You will see a prompt asking for a <strong>YES<\/strong> or <strong>NO<\/strong> response. Simply type <strong>Y<\/strong> to proceed with the reboot or <strong>N<\/strong> if you wish to abort the process.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Confirm-to-reboot.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Confirm-to-reboot-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"GPD WIN 5 BIOS Update - Confirm to reboot\" class=\"wp-image-74426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Confirm-to-reboot-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Confirm-to-reboot-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Confirm-to-reboot-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Confirm-to-reboot-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Confirm-to-reboot-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Confirm-to-reboot-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Confirm-to-reboot-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Confirm-to-reboot.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">GPD WIN 5 BIOS Update &#8211; Confirm to reboot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BIOS Update Second Stage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/product\/gpd-win-5\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/product\/gpd-win-5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GPD WIN 5<\/a> will restart and enter the dedicated BIOS flashing interface. There will be a short delay before the actual procedure kicks in; it might appear as if the device is idle, but please be patient and allow it to run its course.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Notification.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Notification-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"GPD WIN 5 BIOS Update - Second Stage Notification\" class=\"wp-image-74454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Notification-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Notification-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Notification-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Notification-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Notification-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Notification-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Notification-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Notification.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">GPD WIN 5 BIOS Update &#8211; Second Stage Notification<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The firmware installation will officially start, showing a progress bar or status indicators on the display. It is absolutely critical that you <strong>do not turn off the device<\/strong> or interact with any buttons, joysticks, or the touchscreen while this operation is active.<\/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:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"74482\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"GPD WIN 5 BIOS Update - Second Stage Updating BIOS 1\" class=\"wp-image-74482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-1-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-1-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-1-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/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:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"74510\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"GPD WIN 5 BIOS Update - Second Stage Updating BIOS 2\" class=\"wp-image-74510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-2-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-2-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-2-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/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:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"74538\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"GPD WIN 5 BIOS Update - Second Stage Updating BIOS 3\" class=\"wp-image-74538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-3-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-3-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-3-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Second-Stage-Updating-BIOS-3.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Second Stage Updating BIOS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the installation phase concludes, the device will reboot automatically, resulting in a black screen that persists for one or two minutes. As before, refrain from touching any controls or forcing a shutdown during this sensitive phase. The process is only finished when the device completely powers down; you will know it is safe when the internal cooling fan stops spinning and the noise ceases.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Reboot-Power-Down.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Reboot-Power-Down-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"GPD WIN 5 BIOS Update - Third Stage Reboot &amp; Power Down\" class=\"wp-image-74566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Reboot-Power-Down-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Reboot-Power-Down-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Reboot-Power-Down-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Reboot-Power-Down-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Reboot-Power-Down-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Reboot-Power-Down-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Reboot-Power-Down-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Reboot-Power-Down.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">GPD WIN 5 BIOS Update &#8211; Third Stage Reboot &amp; Power Down<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BIOS Update Third Stage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Verify that the <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/product\/gpd-win-5\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/product\/gpd-win-5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GPD WIN 5<\/a> has completely shut down. Next, press and hold the power button for a few seconds to turn it back on. Be aware that this initial boot will be slower than a standard startup because the system is performing final configurations and checks. Do not attempt to power off or press buttons while waiting for the screen to activate.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Booting-Up.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Booting-Up-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"GPD WIN 5 BIOS Update - Third Stage Booting Up\" class=\"wp-image-74594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Booting-Up-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Booting-Up-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Booting-Up-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Booting-Up-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Booting-Up-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Booting-Up-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Booting-Up-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Booting-Up.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">GPD WIN 5 BIOS Update &#8211; Third Stage Booting Up<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>When these checks are done, Windows will boot up as usual, indicating the process is successful and you are free to resume using your handheld.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Windows-Loaded.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Windows-Loaded-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"GPD WIN 5 BIOS Update - Third Stage Windows Loaded\" class=\"wp-image-74622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Windows-Loaded-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Windows-Loaded-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Windows-Loaded-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Windows-Loaded-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Windows-Loaded-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Windows-Loaded-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Windows-Loaded-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-Update-Third-Stage-Windows-Loaded.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">GPD WIN 5 BIOS Update &#8211; Third Stage Windows Loaded<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Checking the BIOS version<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To verify the installation was successful, you must access the BIOS menu. This requires plugging in an external keyboard via USB to the <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/product\/gpd-win-5\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/product\/gpd-win-5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GPD WIN 5<\/a>. Power on the device and immediately tap the <strong>ESC<\/strong> key repeatedly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the BIOS menu, you can verify the update by looking at the <strong>Project Version<\/strong> (e.g., WIN5 2.25 x64) and the <strong>EC FW Version<\/strong> (e.g., 2.21). <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-225-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-225-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"GPD WIN 5 BIOS 2.25\" class=\"wp-image-75990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-225-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-225-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-225-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-225-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-225-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-225-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-225-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPD-WIN-5-BIOS-225-1600x900.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">GPD WIN 5 BIOS 2.25<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Need to know how to update the GPD WIN 5 BIOS? 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