Check in BIOS/UEFI during startup (look for “Hardware Monitor,” “PC Health,” or “Thermal”)
Use Windows Task Manager: Performance tab → CPU → check temperature if...
Power off the computer completely
Turn it on
Immediately and repeatedly press the BIOS/Setup key:
Common keys: F2, Del, F10, F12, Esc
If unsure, check the startup screen...
Identify your GPU model and current driver version
Download the latest driver package from the GPU vendor site (NVIDIA/AMD/Intel)
Download the driver installer for your operating...
Restart the computer
As it starts, press the BIOS/Setup key repeatedly (common keys: F2, F10, F12, Del, Esc)
If you see a logo screen, keep pressing...
Identify your GPU model and current driver version (Windows: Device Manager → Display adapters → Properties → Driver tab)
Download the latest driver package from...
Check your PC/laptop model supports Secure Boot
Enter BIOS/UEFI setup
Set BIOS/UEFI mode to UEFI (not Legacy/CSM)
Disable Legacy/CSM and enable UEFI boot
Find Secure Boot setting
Set Secure...
Identify your GPU model and current driver version (optional)
Download the latest NVIDIA driver from https://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx
Choose your GPU, operating system, and language
Download the driver package
Close...
Restart your computer
Immediately press and repeatedly tap one of these keys while it boots:
F2
F10
F12
Del (Delete)
Esc
If your PC opens a boot menu, select BIOS/UEFI Setup...
Restart the computer
Immediately press one of these keys repeatedly during startup:
F2
F10
F12
Del
Esc
If your PC uses a Windows boot menu:
Open Settings
Go to System → Recovery
Under Advanced...
Identify your motherboard/laptop model and current BIOS version
Download the latest BIOS update from the official manufacturer support page
Read the BIOS update instructions and required...
Restart the computer
Check available free disk space (keep at least 10–20% free)
Uninstall unused programs
Remove unnecessary browser extensions
Disable startup programs (Task Manager → Startup)
Update Windows...
Enable V-Sync in the game and/or graphics control panel
Use a Fast Sync / Adaptive Sync option (if available)
Enable Adaptive Sync / FreeSync / G-Sync...
Identify your device model and current operating system version
Determine the driver type you need to update (chipset, graphics, audio, network, storage, Bluetooth, USB, etc.)
Download...
