How to update your Monitor firmware of a Windows 11/10 computer

Updating the firmware of a monitor is crucial for its proper functioning, as the latest firmware update packages fix many bugs that you might be facing. The process of installing firmware updates is different for monitors of different brands. This article shows how to update your monitor firmware of a Windows computer.

How to update your monitor firmware of a Windows 11/10 PC

The methods to update a monitor’s firmware differ for monitors of different brands. Here, I have covered the methods to update monitor firmware for the following popular brands:

MSI
Dell
ASUS
Lenovo

I have explained the method of installing the latest Firmware on all these monitors below. Before you proceed, here are some precautions that you should take before updating your monitor firmware:

Disconnect all input sources from your monitor (HDMI cable, USB Type C cable, etc.) except the one that is used to update the monitor firmware. Usually, a DisplayPort cable or a USB Upstream cable is used to update the monitor firmware. If you are using a DP cable to update your monitor firmware, use the one that does not have an adapter.
Only use the cable that came with your monitor.
Disconnect all other monitors except the one you are updating from your computer.
Do not install firmware updates on multiple monitors at the same time.
Connect the cable directly to your monitor. Do not use a Docking Station in between the connections.
Provide a continuous power supply to your monitor. The power supply should not be interrupted during the installation of the update, as it can damage your monitor.
Change the monitor sleep time to Never in Windows Settings to prevent the monitor screen from turning off during the update.

Make sure that you download the correct firmware from the official website. Installing incorrect firmware on your monitor can damage it.

1] MSI Monitor

To install the latest firmware update on your MSI monitor, follow the steps provided below:

Visit the official website of MSI and enter your monitor model number to download its latest firmware version.
Now, download the following:
- Monitor firmware. You will find it under the Firmware tab.
- The Gaming OSD app. It is available under the Utility tab.
Extract both the downloaded folders. Open the GamingOSD folder and run the setup exe file to install the GamingOSD application on your computer.

Connect your monitor to your computer through a USB Upstream cable. Now, open the GamingOSD application and click on the gear-shaped icon on the top right side to open its Settings. Under the System Setting tab, click on the Update button. Click on the Browser button, select the firmware from your computer, and click Update. The update process will now start.

After the firmware update process has completed, turn off your monitor and unplug the power cable. Wait for a few seconds before reconnecting the power cable. Now, turn on your monitor. Your monitor firmware has been updated to the latest version.

Read: How to update Router Firmware.

2] Dell Monitor

Now, let’s look at the process of updating the Dell monitor firmware. Follow the steps provided below:

Visit the official website of Dell and enter your monitor model number.
Download the latest version of your monitor firmware.
The file will be saved in the zip format. Extract the file and open the extracted folder.
The folder will contain the Dell Monitor Firmware Update Utility setup file. Run the file to install the utility on your computer.

Now, connect your monitor to your computer with a USB Upstream cable. Run the Dell Firmware Updater application. The application will check for updates and install the same (if available). After the completion of the update, you will see the Update Successful message and the following message:

To complete update, turn off monitor, replug power cord, turn on monitor

Now, turn off the monitor and disconnect the power cable. Wait for up to 5 seconds, connect the power cable, and turn on your monitor. Your monitor has been updated to the latest firmware version.

Read: How to install LG monitor driver on Windows

3] ASUS Monitor

ASUS has different monitor series, and the update method may be different for each series. Here, I have explained the method for updating the firmware of the ASUS ROG monitor series.

Follow the instructions laid down:

Visit the official website of ASUS and enter your ROG Series monitor model number.
Download the correct software for your ASUS monitor. The software will be available under the BIOS & FIRMWARE tab on the ASUS website.
The file will be downloaded as a zip file. Extract the zip folder and open the extracted folder.
You will find a setup file called the ASUS VLI FW Update Tool. Run this file to install your system’s ASUS VLI FW Update Tool.

To update your monitor firmware, you should have any one of the following combinations of cables:

HDMI cable and USB Upstream cable
DP cable and USB Upstream cable

Connect the cables correctly to your monitor and your PC or laptop. Turn on your monitor. On your PC or laptop, run the ASUS VLI FW update tool. Make sure that your monitor is connected; otherwise, you will see the Device Disconnect message on the tool.

Click on the Open File button and select the firmware file from your PC. The file is located inside the folder you downloaded from the official website of ASUS (refer to the above screenshot).

After selecting the file, click on the FW Update button to begin the update process. When the update process is completed, reset your ASUS monitor to the factory default settings. Restart the monitor if required.

4] Lenovo Monitor

To install the firmware update on your Lenovo monitor, you will need a DisplayPort cable or the cable mentioned on the official website of Lenovo for your monitor.

Go through the following instructions.

Visit the official website of Lenovo and search for your monitor by entering its model number.
Download the driver of your monitor. The file will be downloaded in zip format.
Extract the zip folder.

Now, open the Device Manager and expand the Monitors branch.
Make sure that your monitor is connected to your computer—Double-click on your monitor driver to open its Properties.
Go to the Driver tab and click on the Update driver option.
Click Browser my computer for drivers.
Now, click Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer.
Click Have Disk.
Click on the Browser button button and select the INF file of your monitor driver.
Click Next and follow the on-screen prompts to install the monitor driver.

Your screen may go black during the update process. After the installation process is completed, delete all the downloaded files and restart your computer.

That’s it.

Can you update a monitor firmware?

If your monitor manufacturer has released a firmware update, you can install it. Installing the latest firmware updates helps resolve various issues on a monitor.

Is it OK to update firmware?

Yes, it is OK to update your device’s firmware. The latest version is available on the official website, where you can download it. Installing the latest firmware update improves device performance, fixes bugs, and adds security patches (if applicable).