{"id":15827,"date":"2022-03-09T19:28:37","date_gmt":"2022-03-09T18:28:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g100.us\/?p=15827"},"modified":"2022-11-12T17:41:25","modified_gmt":"2022-11-12T16:41:25","slug":"update-bios-without-cpu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g100.us\/update-bios-without-cpu\/","title":{"rendered":"How to update your BIOS without a CPU"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_39 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-668442206379c\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-668442206379c\" class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-668442206379c\" checked><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/update-bios-without-cpu\/#What_Is_BIOS_Flashback\" title=\"What Is BIOS Flashback?\">What Is BIOS Flashback?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/update-bios-without-cpu\/#What_Type_of_USB_Drive_Should_I_Use_for_BIOS_Flashback\" title=\"What Type of USB Drive Should I Use for BIOS Flashback?\">What Type of USB Drive Should I Use for BIOS Flashback?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/update-bios-without-cpu\/#How_To_Update_the_Bios_Without_a_CPU_Step-by-Step\" title=\"How To Update the Bios Without a CPU (Step-by-Step)\">How To Update the Bios Without a CPU (Step-by-Step)<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/update-bios-without-cpu\/#Step_1_Find_Your_Motherboard_on_the_Official_Manufacturers_Website\" title=\"Step 1. Find Your Motherboard on the Official Manufacturer's Website\">Step 1. Find Your Motherboard on the Official Manufacturer's Website<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/update-bios-without-cpu\/#Step_2_Download_the_Newest_BIOS_Update\" title=\"Step 2. Download the Newest BIOS Update\">Step 2. Download the Newest BIOS Update<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/update-bios-without-cpu\/#Step_3_Extract_and_Rename_the_BIOS_File\" title=\"Step 3. Extract and Rename the BIOS File\">Step 3. Extract and Rename the BIOS File<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/update-bios-without-cpu\/#Step_4_Format_the_USB_Drive_As_FAT32_and_Add_BIOS_File\" title=\"Step 4. Format the USB Drive As FAT32 and Add BIOS File\">Step 4. Format the USB Drive As FAT32 and Add BIOS File<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/update-bios-without-cpu\/#Step_5_Safely_Eject_USB_Drive\" title=\"Step 5. Safely Eject USB Drive\">Step 5. Safely Eject USB Drive<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/update-bios-without-cpu\/#Step_6_Connect_Your_Power_Supply_Unit_PSU\" title=\"Step 6. Connect Your Power Supply Unit (PSU)\">Step 6. Connect Your Power Supply Unit (PSU)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/update-bios-without-cpu\/#Step_7_Insert_USB_Drive_and_Press_BIOS_Flash_Button\" title=\"Step 7. Insert USB Drive and Press BIOS Flash Button\">Step 7. Insert USB Drive and Press BIOS Flash Button<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/update-bios-without-cpu\/#Step_8_Confirm_the_Update_Worked_and_Remove_USB_Drive\" title=\"Step 8. Confirm the Update Worked and Remove USB Drive\">Step 8. Confirm the Update Worked and Remove USB Drive<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/update-bios-without-cpu\/#How_Long_Should_The_BIOS_Update_Take\" title=\"How Long Should The BIOS Update Take?\">How Long Should The BIOS Update Take?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/update-bios-without-cpu\/#Troubleshooting_Steps\" title=\"Troubleshooting Steps\">Troubleshooting Steps<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/update-bios-without-cpu\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/update-bios-without-cpu\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/update-bios-without-cpu\/#Is_the_BIOS_Flash_Process_Complete_When_the_Flash_BIOS_LED_Stops_Blinking\" title=\"Is the BIOS Flash Process Complete When the Flash BIOS LED Stops Blinking?\">Is the BIOS Flash Process Complete When the Flash BIOS LED Stops Blinking?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/update-bios-without-cpu\/#What_if_My_Motherboard_Doesnt_Offer_BIOS_Flashback\" title=\"What if My Motherboard Doesn\u2019t Offer BIOS Flashback?\">What if My Motherboard Doesn\u2019t Offer BIOS Flashback?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/update-bios-without-cpu\/#Over_to_You\" title=\"Over to You\">Over to You<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-build-a-pc\/\">building a new computer<\/a> and can\u2019t turn it on, you may need to update the BIOS.<\/p>\n<p>Although your CPU is physically compatible with the motherboard, the system will not POST (Power On Self Test = all hardware is OK) until you update the BIOS.<\/p>\n<p>Your system might turn on, but your screen will stay completely black because the motherboard doesn\u2019t know how to communicate with the CPU.<\/p>\n<p>This can happen when the CPU you're trying to use with your motherboard, is <strong><em>newer<\/em> <\/strong>than the motherboard. The motherboard then doesn't support it without an update to its BIOS.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Now you may be wondering: How do I update my BIOS if I don\u2019t already have a compatible CPU to update my BIOS with?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Luckily, you\u2019re not alone, and most Motherboard manufacturers have come up with a solution to this problem.<\/p>\n<p>Check to see if your motherboard is from one of these manufacturers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ASRock<\/li>\n<li>Asus<\/li>\n<li>Gigabyte<\/li>\n<li>MSI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If it is, there's a high chance your motherboard supports a feature called <strong>&#8220;BIOS Flashback&#8221;, <\/strong>allowing you to update the BIOS <em>without<\/em> a CPU.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_BIOS_Flashback\"><\/span>What Is BIOS Flashback?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asus.com\/support\/FAQ\/1038568\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BIOS Flashback<\/a> is a feature found on certain motherboards that lets you update the BIOS without requiring a CPU, GPU, or memory installed.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15833\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/What-Is-BIOS-Flashback.jpg\" alt=\"What Is BIOS Flashback\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/What-Is-BIOS-Flashback.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/What-Is-BIOS-Flashback-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/What-Is-BIOS-Flashback-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/What-Is-BIOS-Flashback-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/What-Is-BIOS-Flashback-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15833 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"What Is BIOS Flashback\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/What-Is-BIOS-Flashback.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/What-Is-BIOS-Flashback-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/What-Is-BIOS-Flashback-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/What-Is-BIOS-Flashback-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/What-Is-BIOS-Flashback-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/What-Is-BIOS-Flashback.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>The BIOS Flashback feature might be named differently depending on the motherboard manufacturer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ASRock motherboards: <strong>BIOS Flashback Button<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Asus motherboards: <strong>USB BIOS Flashback<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Gigabyte motherboards: <strong>Q-Flash Plus<\/strong> (not to be confused with Q-Flash)<\/li>\n<li>MSI motherboards: <strong>Flash BIOS Button<\/strong> (not to be confused with M-Flash)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Flashing<\/em> the BIOS is just another way of saying <em>updating<\/em> the BIOS.<\/p>\n<p>To figure out if your motherboard supports such a feature, check the <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/what-does-pc-specs-mean\/\">spec sheet<\/a> of your motherboard on the respective manufacturer\u2019s website.<\/p>\n<p>This feature is typically found under the \u2018<strong>Special Features<\/strong>\u2019 section of the technical specifications sheet.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20516\" style=\"width: 1318px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20516\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-20516 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Asus-EZ-BIOS-Flashback-Button-in-Specs-Sheet.jpg\" alt=\"Asus EZ BIOS Flashback Button in Specs Sheet\" width=\"1318\" height=\"885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Asus-EZ-BIOS-Flashback-Button-in-Specs-Sheet.jpg 1318w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Asus-EZ-BIOS-Flashback-Button-in-Specs-Sheet-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Asus-EZ-BIOS-Flashback-Button-in-Specs-Sheet-1024x688.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Asus-EZ-BIOS-Flashback-Button-in-Specs-Sheet-768x516.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1318px) 100vw, 1318px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20516\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-20516 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201318%20885%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Asus EZ BIOS Flashback Button in Specs Sheet\" width=\"1318\" height=\"885\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201318%20885%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1318w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1318px) 100vw, 1318px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Asus-EZ-BIOS-Flashback-Button-in-Specs-Sheet.jpg 1318w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Asus-EZ-BIOS-Flashback-Button-in-Specs-Sheet-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Asus-EZ-BIOS-Flashback-Button-in-Specs-Sheet-1024x688.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Asus-EZ-BIOS-Flashback-Button-in-Specs-Sheet-768x516.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Asus-EZ-BIOS-Flashback-Button-in-Specs-Sheet.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-20516\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Here's how ASUS lists BIOS Flashback support on the Motherboard Product Sheet Online<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The process of a BIOS Flashback is rather straightforward: You download the BIOS Update File for your motherboard onto a USB flash drive and insert it into the correct USB Port on your motherboard.<\/p>\n<p>You can then press the BIOS flash button on your motherboard to update it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>However, to ensure you don\u2019t accidentally brick your computer, <em>do<\/em> go through all of the steps below:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Type_of_USB_Drive_Should_I_Use_for_BIOS_Flashback\"><\/span>What Type of USB Drive Should I Use for BIOS Flashback?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although it\u2019s not a guaranteed issue for everyone, there have been multiple reports of PC builders facing issues when using a USB 3.0 flash drive.<\/p>\n<p>After they switched to a USB 2.0 flash drive (or inserted the USB Drive into a USB 2.0 port), the BIOS update worked.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, I recommend using a USB 2.0 flash drive to flash your BIOS, which is also recommended by most motherboard manufacturers.<\/p>\n<p>There is no strict requirement regarding the size of your USB drive. Any size from ~128MB up to 32GB will be fine as the BIOS update file is typically quite small (around 10 to 25 megabytes).<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re having trouble determining if your flash drive is USB 2.0 or USB 3.0, checking the plastic inside the connector might help.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19770\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/USB-Port-Colors.jpg\" alt=\"USB Port Colors\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/USB-Port-Colors.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/USB-Port-Colors-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/USB-Port-Colors-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/USB-Port-Colors-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/USB-Port-Colors-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19770 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"USB Port Colors\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/USB-Port-Colors.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/USB-Port-Colors-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/USB-Port-Colors-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/USB-Port-Colors-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/USB-Port-Colors-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/USB-Port-Colors.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Blue end connectors indicate that the flash drive (or the interface on the motherboard's i\/o shield) supports USB 3.0, while black end connectors are USB 2.0.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/all-usb-ports-explained\/\">Here's our USB Guide<\/a> that goes in-depth on how to identify USB connector types.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Update_the_Bios_Without_a_CPU_Step-by-Step\"><\/span>How To Update the Bios Without a CPU (Step-by-Step)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that we've prepared the USB drive, it's time to go through flashing your BIOS <strong>step by step:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Find_Your_Motherboard_on_the_Official_Manufacturers_Website\"><\/span>Step 1. Find Your Motherboard on the Official Manufacturer's Website<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The first step is <strong>downloading the BIOS update file<\/strong> from your motherboard manufacturer\u2019s website.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure you\u2019re on the official website. Never download a BIOS file from anywhere other than the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asrock.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ASRock<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Asus<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigabyte.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gigabyte<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/msi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MSI<\/a> website.<\/p>\n<p>The easiest way to find the correct BIOS update file is to search for your motherboard model on Google, followed by the word \u201c<strong>BIOS<\/strong>\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>For example, type in \u201c<strong>Asus ROG Maximus XIII Z590 Hero BIOS<\/strong>\u201d if you own this motherboard.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_15834\" style=\"width: 1550px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15834\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-15834 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Motherboard-Model.jpg\" alt=\"Motherboard Model\" width=\"1550\" height=\"917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Motherboard-Model.jpg 1550w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Motherboard-Model-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Motherboard-Model-1024x606.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Motherboard-Model-768x454.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Motherboard-Model-1536x909.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1550px) 100vw, 1550px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15834\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-15834 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201550%20917%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Motherboard Model\" width=\"1550\" height=\"917\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201550%20917%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1550px) 100vw, 1550px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Motherboard-Model.jpg 1550w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Motherboard-Model-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Motherboard-Model-1024x606.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Motherboard-Model-768x454.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Motherboard-Model-1536x909.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Motherboard-Model.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-15834\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/rog.asus.com\/ph\/motherboards\/rog-maximus\/rog-maximus-xiii-hero-model\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ROG ASUS<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Usually the first link that is listed will take you to the manufacturer\u2019s official website. (Be sure not to click any paid ads\/listings that may appear above it)<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019re on the page, do double-check to ensure it matches your motherboard model.<\/p>\n<p>Many models can have remarkably similar albeit <em>slightly<\/em> different names.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Download_the_Newest_BIOS_Update\"><\/span>Step 2. Download the Newest BIOS Update<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On the motherboard\u2019s product page, look for a menu \/ link that says something like &#8220;<strong>Support<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Then on that &#8220;support&#8221; page, navigate to &#8220;Drivers and Utility&#8221; or &#8220;Downloads&#8221;, where you should see section called BIOS \/ Firmware.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There will also be a download button next to the newest version as shown in the Image below. (Asus Website as an example. Other Brands might call their Pages slightly differently)<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_15835\" style=\"width: 1832px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15835\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-15835 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Motherboard-bios.jpg\" alt=\"Motherboard bios\" width=\"1832\" height=\"827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Motherboard-bios.jpg 1832w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Motherboard-bios-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Motherboard-bios-1024x462.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Motherboard-bios-768x347.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Motherboard-bios-1536x693.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1832px) 100vw, 1832px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15835\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-15835 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201832%20827%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Motherboard bios\" width=\"1832\" height=\"827\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201832%20827%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1832w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1832px) 100vw, 1832px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Motherboard-bios.jpg 1832w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Motherboard-bios-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Motherboard-bios-1024x462.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Motherboard-bios-768x347.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Motherboard-bios-1536x693.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Motherboard-bios.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-15835\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/rog.asus.com\/motherboards\/rog-maximus\/rog-maximus-xiii-hero-model\/helpdesk_download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ROG MAXIMUS XIII HERO Driver &amp; Tools downloads<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Click the download button and download the latest BIOS update for your motherboard.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Extract_and_Rename_the_BIOS_File\"><\/span>Step 3. Extract and Rename the BIOS File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once the download is finished, it will likely be compressed into a ZIP folder.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll need to right-click the file and then select \u2018<strong>Extract All<\/strong>\u2019 and save the extracted file (or the entire folder) to somewhere you\u2019ll remember (e.g. temporarily to the desktop).<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15836\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Extracting-BIOS-file.jpg\" alt=\"Extracting BIOS file\" width=\"1410\" height=\"927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Extracting-BIOS-file.jpg 1410w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Extracting-BIOS-file-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Extracting-BIOS-file-1024x673.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Extracting-BIOS-file-768x505.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1410px) 100vw, 1410px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15836 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201410%20927%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Extracting BIOS file\" width=\"1410\" height=\"927\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201410%20927%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1410w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1410px) 100vw, 1410px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Extracting-BIOS-file.jpg 1410w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Extracting-BIOS-file-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Extracting-BIOS-file-1024x673.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Extracting-BIOS-file-768x505.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Extracting-BIOS-file.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>The next step is to rename the BIOS file.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15837\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Renaming-BIOS-File.jpg\" alt=\"Renaming BIOS File\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Renaming-BIOS-File.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Renaming-BIOS-File-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Renaming-BIOS-File-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Renaming-BIOS-File-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Renaming-BIOS-File-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Renaming-BIOS-File-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Renaming-BIOS-File-825x464.jpg 825w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Renaming-BIOS-File-594x335.jpg 594w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Renaming-BIOS-File-420x236.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15837 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201920%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Renaming BIOS File\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201920%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Renaming-BIOS-File.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Renaming-BIOS-File-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Renaming-BIOS-File-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Renaming-BIOS-File-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Renaming-BIOS-File-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Renaming-BIOS-File-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Renaming-BIOS-File-825x464.jpg 825w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Renaming-BIOS-File-594x335.jpg 594w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Renaming-BIOS-File-420x236.jpg 420w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Renaming-BIOS-File.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>For ASUS motherboards, the extracted folder will have a tool that\u2019s called \u2018<strong>Biosrenamer.exe<\/strong>\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Simply run the tool, and your BIOS file will be automatically renamed.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll need to rename the file manually if you have an ASRock, Gigabyte, or MSI motherboard.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you want \/ have to rename the BIOS File manually, do so as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ASRock motherboards: rename to <strong><em>creative.rom<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Gigabyte motherboards: rename to <strong><em>gigabyte.bin<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>MSI motherboards: rename to <strong><em>msi.rom<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Although the spelling needs to be on point, the capitalization doesn\u2019t matter.<\/p>\n<p>You may also see a warning notification pop up, which states that renaming the file might make it unusable. Simply confirm that you want to continue renaming the file and disregard the warning.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Format_the_USB_Drive_As_FAT32_and_Add_BIOS_File\"><\/span>Step 4. Format the USB Drive As FAT32 and Add BIOS File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The next step is to plug in your USB flash drive.<\/p>\n<p>Before transferring the BIOS file, you\u2019ll need to format the USB drive to a file system the BIOS can access.<\/p>\n<p>Find your USB flash drive in \u2018<strong>File Explorer<\/strong>\u2019 or under \u2018<strong>This PC<\/strong>\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Now right-click the drive and click \u2018<strong>Format<\/strong>\u2019. Select \u2018<strong>FAT32<\/strong>\u2019 as the format type to confirm the edit and hit start. Be sure Quick Format is enabled, otherwise it might take pretty long (should be done in just a few seconds).<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15838\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Formatting-USB-for-BIOSFAT32.jpg\" alt=\"Formatting USB for BIOS(FAT32)\" width=\"1410\" height=\"927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Formatting-USB-for-BIOSFAT32.jpg 1410w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Formatting-USB-for-BIOSFAT32-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Formatting-USB-for-BIOSFAT32-1024x673.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Formatting-USB-for-BIOSFAT32-768x505.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1410px) 100vw, 1410px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15838 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201410%20927%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Formatting USB for BIOS(FAT32)\" width=\"1410\" height=\"927\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201410%20927%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1410w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1410px) 100vw, 1410px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Formatting-USB-for-BIOSFAT32.jpg 1410w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Formatting-USB-for-BIOSFAT32-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Formatting-USB-for-BIOSFAT32-1024x673.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Formatting-USB-for-BIOSFAT32-768x505.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Formatting-USB-for-BIOSFAT32.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Why does your flash drive have to be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/news\/fat32-vs-ntfs-choose-your-own-format#:~:text=If%20you%20need%20the%20drive,sizes%20are%20smaller%20than%204GB.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">formatted as FAT32 and not NTFS?<\/a> Well, the BIOS has to be able to access it without the help of a CPU, and this is only possible with bare minimum file-system and drivers. In this case: FAT32.<\/p>\n<p>After the formatting is completed, you can transfer the BIOS file to your flash drive from your computer. Be sure <strong>the BIOS file is stored directly at root<\/strong> <strong>and not inside any kind of folders on the USB Drive<\/strong>, otherwise it can't be accessed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Safely_Eject_USB_Drive\"><\/span>Step 5. Safely Eject USB Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After transferring the BIOS File to the USB Drive, it\u2019s time to safely eject it.<\/p>\n<p>You can do this by right-clicking the drive in File Explorer and then clicking \u2018<strong>Eject<\/strong>\u2019.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15839\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Eject-USB.jpg\" alt=\"Eject USB\" width=\"1312\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Eject-USB.jpg 1312w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Eject-USB-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Eject-USB-1024x484.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Eject-USB-768x363.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1312px) 100vw, 1312px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15839 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201312%20620%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Eject USB\" width=\"1312\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201312%20620%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1312w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1312px) 100vw, 1312px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Eject-USB.jpg 1312w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Eject-USB-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Eject-USB-1024x484.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Eject-USB-768x363.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Eject-USB.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>You can also find an eject button at the bottom right of your Windows screen inside the taskbar.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Now, let's move back to the PC that needs updating:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Connect_Your_Power_Supply_Unit_PSU\"><\/span>Step 6. Connect Your Power Supply Unit (PSU)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Get your <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-modular-power-supplies\/\">power supply<\/a> and connect it to your motherboard.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Both the 24-pin main motherboard power connector and 8-pin CPU power connector(s) need to be connected for this to work.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15840\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Connecting-Motherboard-for-BIOS-update.jpg\" alt=\"Connecting Motherboard for BIOS update\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Connecting-Motherboard-for-BIOS-update.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Connecting-Motherboard-for-BIOS-update-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Connecting-Motherboard-for-BIOS-update-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Connecting-Motherboard-for-BIOS-update-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Connecting-Motherboard-for-BIOS-update-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15840 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Connecting Motherboard for BIOS update\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Connecting-Motherboard-for-BIOS-update.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Connecting-Motherboard-for-BIOS-update-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Connecting-Motherboard-for-BIOS-update-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Connecting-Motherboard-for-BIOS-update-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Connecting-Motherboard-for-BIOS-update-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/Connecting-Motherboard-for-BIOS-update.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>After the cables are connected properly, connect the computer's Power Supply (PSU) to a wall outlet and flip the PSU switch to \u2018<strong>ON<\/strong>\u2019.<\/p>\n<p><em>Disclaimer: The only two parts that have to be connected \/ installed for BIOS Flashack to work are the Motherboard and PSU. Of course, you can still have the RAM, GPU, CPU etc. already plugged in, it won't make a difference. Also make sure you have the PSU and Motherboard already properly mounted inside your PC's case.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_7_Insert_USB_Drive_and_Press_BIOS_Flash_Button\"><\/span>Step 7. Insert USB Drive and Press BIOS Flash Button<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You don\u2019t necessarily need any parts installed on your motherboard except the two power supply cables: 24-pin and 8-pin. If your PC is already fully assembled, though, keep your other components installed, it won't make a difference for BIOS Flashback. (CPU, GPU, RAM, or SSD is optional to flash your BIOS.)<\/p>\n<p>Locate the USB port on the back of your motherboard that\u2019s labeled \u2018<strong>BIOS<\/strong>\u2019 or something similar and generally located right next to the BIOS Flashback button.<\/p>\n<p>This port is purpose-made for updating your BIOS with a USB flash drive.<\/p>\n<p>Insert the USB drive into this <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>designated<\/strong> <\/span>USB port.<\/p>\n<p>Now press the small BIOS flash button located somewhere near the USB port. This button may be called &#8220;<strong>Q-Flash Plus&#8221;<\/strong> or <strong>&#8220;BIOS FLBK&#8221;<\/strong> on different motherboards and it may be located on the motherboard's PCB itself and not the rear i\/o shield next to the USB port.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_15841\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15841\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15841 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/BIOS-Flashback-Button.jpg\" alt=\"BIOS Flashback Button\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/BIOS-Flashback-Button.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/BIOS-Flashback-Button-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/BIOS-Flashback-Button-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/BIOS-Flashback-Button-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/BIOS-Flashback-Button-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/BIOS-Flashback-Button-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/BIOS-Flashback-Button-825x464.jpg 825w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/BIOS-Flashback-Button-594x335.jpg 594w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/BIOS-Flashback-Button-420x236.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15841\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15841 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201920%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"BIOS Flashback Button\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201920%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/BIOS-Flashback-Button.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/BIOS-Flashback-Button-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/BIOS-Flashback-Button-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/BIOS-Flashback-Button-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/BIOS-Flashback-Button-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/BIOS-Flashback-Button-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/BIOS-Flashback-Button-825x464.jpg 825w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/BIOS-Flashback-Button-594x335.jpg 594w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/BIOS-Flashback-Button-420x236.jpg 420w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/03\/BIOS-Flashback-Button.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-15841\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FPyElZcsW6o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Asus<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Depending on you Motherboard you may need to hold the button for around three seconds until the LED next to the button (or the button itself) starts flashing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_8_Confirm_the_Update_Worked_and_Remove_USB_Drive\"><\/span>Step 8. Confirm the Update Worked and Remove USB Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You will see an LED light flash once the BIOS update starts its work.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you don\u2019t see an LED light or the blinking stops after just a couple of seconds, the update likely hasn\u2019t begun. This usually signifies that something is wrong.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>In this case, check our <a href=\"#Troubleshooting_Steps\">troubleshooting steps below<\/a> and go through the steps above once again, to see if you've missed anything<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You should also try holding down the BIOS flash button for three or more seconds if an LED light doesn\u2019t appear.<\/p>\n<p>The LED light will continue flashing or be lit constantly until the update is complete, which can take around 2 - 10 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Once the update is completed, the LED will turn off, and the computer may restart or shut itself down.<\/p>\n<p>Now you can remove the USB flash drive and unplug the power supply from the wall.<\/p>\n<p>Then it\u2019s time to install all your PC components to see if your computer is recognizing your new CPU.<\/p>\n<p>Once all the parts are installed, you should be able to see a successful <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/what-is-pc-post-posting\/\">POST screen<\/a> and should be able to boot or <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-enter-bios\/\">enter BIOS<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Should_The_BIOS_Update_Take\"><\/span>How Long Should The BIOS Update Take?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The BIOS update should take less than ten minutes to complete.<\/p>\n<p>It usually takes just a few minutes to complete flashing.<\/p>\n<p>However, I recommend waiting up to 30 minutes before trying to fix anything.<\/p>\n<p>If it\u2019s been updating for over 30 minutes or an hour and the LED is still blinking, you might have one the issues <a href=\"#Troubleshooting_Steps\">listed in our troubleshooting steps below<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The best plan of action is to restart the entire process with a different flash drive. Make sure to follow each step exactly as detailed.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Troubleshooting_Steps\"><\/span>Troubleshooting Steps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are tips we've collected over the years that you can try to resolve typical issues during BIOS Flashback:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be sure the USB Drive is formatted as FAT32 not NTFS<\/li>\n<li>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/rufus.ie\/de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rufus<\/a> to format the USB Drive as <strong>non-bootable<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Try a USB Drive with either MBR or GPT Partition Tables<\/li>\n<li>Try a USB 2.0 USB Drive<\/li>\n<li>Use a different USB Drive, and try one with &lt; 4GB storage space<\/li>\n<li>Make sure the BIOS file is correctly named and placed in the drive's root<\/li>\n<li>Use stable final BIOS versions, not BETA versions<\/li>\n<li>Try different \/ an older BIOS version (the newest one might have bugs)<\/li>\n<li>Doublecheck you've downloaded the correct BIOS file. <strong>Some Motherboard names sound very similar (B550 vs B550M etc)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Be sure the USB Drive is in the designated USB port (consult the motherboard manual to see which one this is)<\/li>\n<li>Although not strictly necessary, try unplugging all components from the motherboard (CPU, GPU, RAM etc.) except the ATX 24 pin and CPU Power Cable(s)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/clear-cmos-motherboard\/\">Clear your CMOS<\/a> before doing a BIOS update \/ flashback<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although it can be annoying having to update your BIOS when <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/should-you-upgrade-cpu\/\">upgrading your CPU<\/a>, the process is relatively straightforward.<\/p>\n<p>As long as your motherboard supports BIOS Flashback, following the steps outlined in this guide, your computer will be up and running in no time.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_BIOS_Flash_Process_Complete_When_the_Flash_BIOS_LED_Stops_Blinking\"><\/span>Is the BIOS Flash Process Complete When the Flash BIOS LED Stops Blinking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, this indicates that the update is completed.<\/p>\n<p>The LED should have been blinking for five to six minutes.<\/p>\n<p>If the LED only blinked or displayed for a few seconds, the update did not work.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_My_Motherboard_Doesnt_Offer_BIOS_Flashback\"><\/span>What if My Motherboard Doesn\u2019t Offer BIOS Flashback?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your motherboard doesn\u2019t offer a BIOS Flashback feature, the best method is to install an older, compatible CPU in your motherboard.<\/p>\n<p>You can then use a traditional method to update your BIOS.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have another CPU you can install, ask a friend to see if you can borrow one of their old ones.<\/p>\n<p>Another option is to bring your PC into a store and ask them to install a temporary CPU to update your BIOS.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over_to_You\"><\/span>Over to You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, are the questions in your head regarding updating BIOS without a CPU answered in this article? If you have any questions, feel free to ask us in the <a href=\"#comments\">comments<\/a> or on our <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/forum\/\">forum<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re building a new computer and can\u2019t turn it on, you may need to update the BIOS. Although your CPU is physically compatible with the motherboard, the system will not POST (Power On Self Test = all hardware is OK) until you update the BIOS. 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