{"id":25987,"date":"2024-03-08T17:05:48","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T16:05:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g100.us\/?p=25987"},"modified":"2024-03-08T17:05:53","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T16:05:53","slug":"how-to-update-asus-bios","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-update-asus-bios\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Update The UEFI\/BIOS on an ASUS Motherboard"},"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-6681cb0e70e91\" 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-6681cb0e70e91\" class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6681cb0e70e91\" 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\/how-to-update-asus-bios\/#What_Is_the_BIOS\" title=\"What Is the BIOS?\">What Is the BIOS?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-update-asus-bios\/#Is_Updating_My_ASUS_BIOS_Necessary\" title=\"Is Updating My ASUS BIOS Necessary?\">Is Updating My ASUS BIOS Necessary?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/how-to-update-asus-bios\/#How_to_Update_ASUS_BIOS\" title=\"How to Update ASUS BIOS\">How to Update ASUS BIOS<\/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\/how-to-update-asus-bios\/#Safety_Precautions_Before_Updating_Your_ASUS_BIOS\" title=\"Safety Precautions Before Updating Your ASUS BIOS\">Safety Precautions Before Updating Your ASUS BIOS<\/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\/how-to-update-asus-bios\/#Preliminary_Measures\" title=\"Preliminary Measures\">Preliminary Measures<\/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\/how-to-update-asus-bios\/#Method_1_Update_BIOS_with_EZ_Flash_Utility\" title=\"Method 1. Update BIOS with EZ Flash Utility\">Method 1. Update BIOS with EZ Flash Utility<\/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\/how-to-update-asus-bios\/#Method_2_Update_BIOS_with_Asus_AI_Suite_3\" title=\"Method 2. Update BIOS with Asus AI Suite 3\">Method 2. Update BIOS with Asus AI Suite 3<\/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\/how-to-update-asus-bios\/#Method_3_Update_BIOS_with_FlashBack\" title=\"Method 3. Update BIOS with FlashBack\">Method 3. Update BIOS with FlashBack<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-update-asus-bios\/#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-10\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-update-asus-bios\/#Is_it_safe_to_update_my_ASUS_BIOS\" title=\"Is it safe to update my ASUS BIOS? \">Is it safe to update my ASUS BIOS? <\/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\/how-to-update-asus-bios\/#How_do_I_enter_the_BIOS_menu_on_ASUS\" title=\"How do I enter the BIOS menu on ASUS? \">How do I enter the BIOS menu on ASUS? <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-update-asus-bios\/#Can_I_update_my_ASUS_BIOS_without_a_USB_drive\" title=\"Can I update my ASUS BIOS without a USB drive?\">Can I update my ASUS BIOS without a 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-13\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-update-asus-bios\/#Over_to_You\" title=\"Over to You\">Over to You<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>The BIOS, or Basic Input Output System, is the very first thing that comes to life once you hit that power button.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s responsible for initializing the boot-up (POST) process and also manages your hardware and system settings. In layman\u2019s terms: the BIOS keeps your device afloat.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25992\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/What-does-a-BIOS-Do.jpg\" alt=\"What does a BIOS Do\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/What-does-a-BIOS-Do.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/What-does-a-BIOS-Do-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/What-does-a-BIOS-Do-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/What-does-a-BIOS-Do-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/What-does-a-BIOS-Do-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25992 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 does a BIOS Do\" 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\/2024\/03\/What-does-a-BIOS-Do.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/What-does-a-BIOS-Do-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/What-does-a-BIOS-Do-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/What-does-a-BIOS-Do-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/What-does-a-BIOS-Do-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/What-does-a-BIOS-Do.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Generally speaking, you don\u2019t need to update your ASUS BIOS on a routine basis.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, many PC users can go without updating their BIOS for years. However, if you\u2019re experiencing technical issues or compatibility problems, updating the ASUS BIOS to the latest version can help.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_BIOS\"><\/span>What Is the BIOS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The BIOS is firmware on your motherboard which is responsible for starting <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/what-is-pc-post-posting\/\">POST<\/a> (Power-On Self-Test), a diagnostic operation where your BIOS tests hardware elements and connected peripheral devices for potential issues.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25993\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/POST-Power-On-Self-Test-Hardware-Diagnostics.jpg\" alt=\"POST (Power-On Self-Test) Hardware Diagnostics\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/POST-Power-On-Self-Test-Hardware-Diagnostics.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/POST-Power-On-Self-Test-Hardware-Diagnostics-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/POST-Power-On-Self-Test-Hardware-Diagnostics-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/POST-Power-On-Self-Test-Hardware-Diagnostics-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/POST-Power-On-Self-Test-Hardware-Diagnostics-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25993 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=\"POST (Power-On Self-Test) Hardware Diagnostics\" 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\/2024\/03\/POST-Power-On-Self-Test-Hardware-Diagnostics.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/POST-Power-On-Self-Test-Hardware-Diagnostics-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/POST-Power-On-Self-Test-Hardware-Diagnostics-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/POST-Power-On-Self-Test-Hardware-Diagnostics-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/POST-Power-On-Self-Test-Hardware-Diagnostics-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/POST-Power-On-Self-Test-Hardware-Diagnostics.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>If the POST doesn\u2019t detect any errors, your computer will boot up normally. However, if an error is detected, you\u2019ll usually receive a POST <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/asus-motherboard-error-codes\/\">error message<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/why-does-pc-beep\/\">beep code<\/a> of some form.<\/p>\n<p>The BIOS isn\u2019t just responsible for initializing POST though; it also handles your computer\u2019s hardware settings, including system voltages, CPU settings, and boot device order.<\/p>\n<p>Entering the BIOS menu, usually by hitting Del during boot-up on ASUS motherboards, will allow you to configure all these settings to your preferences.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Updating_My_ASUS_BIOS_Necessary\"><\/span>Is Updating My ASUS BIOS Necessary?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In truth, you rarely ever need to update your ASUS BIOS. Most bugs, errors, or performance slowdowns can be tackled without tinkering around with the BIOS, and unlike typical software updates, BIOS updates aren\u2019t released regularly.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25994\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/When-Should-You-Update-BIOS.jpg\" alt=\"When Should You Update BIOS\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/When-Should-You-Update-BIOS.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/When-Should-You-Update-BIOS-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/When-Should-You-Update-BIOS-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/When-Should-You-Update-BIOS-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/When-Should-You-Update-BIOS-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25994 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=\"When Should You Update BIOS\" 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\/2024\/03\/When-Should-You-Update-BIOS.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/When-Should-You-Update-BIOS-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/When-Should-You-Update-BIOS-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/When-Should-You-Update-BIOS-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/When-Should-You-Update-BIOS-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/When-Should-You-Update-BIOS.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>However, there are a few instances where an update may be necessary, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You\u2019ve encountered a problem where a BIOS update is a known potential solution<\/li>\n<li>The update contains critical security patches, bug fixes, or stability improvements<\/li>\n<li>Updating will give you access to new features<\/li>\n<li>Ensures your system is compatible with the latest hardware (particularly CPUs)<\/li>\n<li>The update provides optimizations that can genuinely improve hardware performance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Update_ASUS_BIOS\"><\/span>How to Update ASUS BIOS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are a few ways you can update a BIOS on an ASUS motherboard, each better suited to certain situations, like if you\u2019re building your PC from scratch or don\u2019t have a USB flash drive handy. We\u2019ll run you through each method below.<\/p>\n<p>However, we\u2019ll first cover some vital safety precautions. And please, we <em>know<\/em> it\u2019s tempting, but<strong> do not skip the safety section.<\/strong> It\u2019s there for a reason as updating the BIOS <strong>does<\/strong> carry risks.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safety_Precautions_Before_Updating_Your_ASUS_BIOS\"><\/span>Safety Precautions Before Updating Your ASUS BIOS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Updating the BIOS is generally safe, but if you lose power during the update or unintentionally use a corrupted or incompatible BIOS file, there\u2019s a chance it could completely fry your machine\u2026 yeah. Scary stuff.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why it\u2019s <em>so <\/em>important to <strong>follow all the necessary safety precautions<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Familiarize yourself with the BIOS changelog<\/strong> to determine whether an update is actually needed. You may already have the latest update or the update you\u2019re after may not have a fix for the bug you\u2019re experiencing.\n<p><\/p><div id=\"attachment_25995\" style=\"width: 2541px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25995\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-25995 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/MSI-BIOS-Changelog.jpg\" alt=\"MSI BIOS Changelog\" width=\"2541\" height=\"604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/MSI-BIOS-Changelog.jpg 2541w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/MSI-BIOS-Changelog-300x71.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/MSI-BIOS-Changelog-1024x243.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/MSI-BIOS-Changelog-768x183.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/MSI-BIOS-Changelog-1536x365.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/MSI-BIOS-Changelog-2048x487.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2541px) 100vw, 2541px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25995\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-25995 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202541%20604%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"MSI BIOS Changelog\" width=\"2541\" height=\"604\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202541%20604%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2541w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2541px) 100vw, 2541px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/MSI-BIOS-Changelog.jpg 2541w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/MSI-BIOS-Changelog-300x71.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/MSI-BIOS-Changelog-1024x243.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/MSI-BIOS-Changelog-768x183.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/MSI-BIOS-Changelog-1536x365.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/MSI-BIOS-Changelog-2048x487.jpg 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/MSI-BIOS-Changelog.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-25995\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msi.com\/Motherboard\/MEG-X670E-GODLIKE\/support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MSI<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><strong>Check how new the BIOS update is.<\/strong> If it was just released and you\u2019re not in a rush to update the BIOS, it\u2019s best to wait for a few months. This will give other users time to test out the update and report on any potential bugs (slow and steady wins the race).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Back up your data on an external SSD<\/strong>. This way, you won\u2019t lose your programs, files, and personal documents on the rare chance the update bricks your system.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Minimize the chances of power loss. <\/strong>Ensure your computer is securely plugged into a reliable mains outlet and that all power cables are properly connected, with no signs of kinks, tears, or bends. Also, check if there are planned (or reports of) power outages in your area.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep a record of custom BIOS configurations<\/strong>, as updating the BIOS will reset it back to default settings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ensure the BIOS file is correct. <\/strong>Double-check \u2014 actually, scrap that, <em>triple-check<\/em> that you\u2019re installing the correct BIOS update file for your motherboard. More on this later.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Close active applications. <\/strong>This applies if you\u2019re updating the BIOS through the operating system (not via a USB flash drive).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do not remove the USB flash drive or turn off the power.<\/strong> During the BIOS update, do not turn off the power, press any other buttons, or remove the USB flash drive until the process is complete.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preliminary_Measures\"><\/span>Preliminary Measures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before you start the BIOS update process, you need to make sure you know your ASUS motherboard model name and its current BIOS version.<\/p>\n<p>You also need to download the appropriate BIOS file and have a formatted USB flash drive ready (if you\u2019re not using AI Suite 3).<\/p>\n<p>If this seems like a lot to take in, don\u2019t worry \u2014 we\u2019ll guide you through each preliminary step. You can also reach out to our experts on <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/forum\/\">the forum<\/a> if you get stuck at any point.<\/p>\n<h4>Step 1. Find Your ASUS Motherboard Model Information and BIOS Version<\/h4>\n<p>You should be able to find this information within the motherboard\u2019s manual or on the box it came with, but if you have misplaced the packaging, don\u2019t sweat it.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s another easy way to find out:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Hold the Windows and \u201cR\u201d keys simultaneously<\/li>\n<li>When the Run program pops up, enter \u201cmsinfo32\u201d and hit the \u201cOK\u201d button<\/li>\n<li>It should display all your system information, including your motherboard\u2019s name, serial number, and version. It will also tell you what BIOS version you\u2019re currently running<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border alignnone wp-image-25989\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/bios-information-from-sytem-information.png\" alt=\"BIOS information from Sytem Information\" width=\"1398\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/bios-information-from-sytem-information.png 1398w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/bios-information-from-sytem-information-300x98.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/bios-information-from-sytem-information-1024x334.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/bios-information-from-sytem-information-768x251.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1398px) 100vw, 1398px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border alignnone wp-image-25989 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201398%20456%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"BIOS information from Sytem Information\" width=\"1398\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201398%20456%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1398w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1398px) 100vw, 1398px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/bios-information-from-sytem-information.png 1398w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/bios-information-from-sytem-information-300x98.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/bios-information-from-sytem-information-1024x334.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/bios-information-from-sytem-information-768x251.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/bios-information-from-sytem-information.png\"><\/p>\n<p>Make a note of these details,<strong> especially the motherboard product name and its current BIOS version.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>Step 2. Download the ASUS BIOS File<\/h4>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve found your motherboard model info, <strong>head on over to the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asus.com\/support\/Download-Center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ASUS Download Center<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You will need to use your motherboard model information to find the latest compatible update for your BIOS:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>In the ASUS Download Center\u2019s search bar, enter your motherboard model name (for example, mine is PRIME B550M-A WIFI II)<\/li>\n<li>Navigate to the \u201cDriver &amp; Utility\u201d tab<\/li>\n<li>Click the \u201cBIOS &amp; Firmware\u201d option<\/li>\n<li>Download the latest BIOS version available for your motherboard. Make sure to check that the<strong> up-to-date version is actually different from your current version<\/strong> and isn\u2019t newly released or in beta stage<\/li>\n<li>Save and extract the file once it has finished downloading<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border alignnone wp-image-25990\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/download-asus-bios-firmware.png\" alt=\"Download ASUS BIOS firmware\" width=\"1340\" height=\"783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/download-asus-bios-firmware.png 1340w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/download-asus-bios-firmware-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/download-asus-bios-firmware-1024x598.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/download-asus-bios-firmware-768x449.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1340px) 100vw, 1340px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border alignnone wp-image-25990 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201340%20783%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Download ASUS BIOS firmware\" width=\"1340\" height=\"783\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201340%20783%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1340w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1340px) 100vw, 1340px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/download-asus-bios-firmware.png 1340w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/download-asus-bios-firmware-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/download-asus-bios-firmware-1024x598.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/download-asus-bios-firmware-768x449.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/download-asus-bios-firmware.png\"><\/p>\n<h4>Step 3. Formatting Your USB Flash Drive<\/h4>\n<p>This preliminary measure <strong>is only relevant if your method involves the use of a USB flash drive. <\/strong>The ASUS AI Suite 3 method won\u2019t require one, so you can go ahead and skip this section.<\/p>\n<p>If a USB is required, you will need to ensure it has <strong>a capacity of at least 1GB and is in the FAT32 format<\/strong>. If it isn\u2019t formatted, your BIOS won\u2019t be able to read it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s how to format your drive (and set it up for your BIOS update):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Connect your USB flash drive to your PC<\/li>\n<li>Back up any current data on the drive (the formatting process will erase it)<\/li>\n<li>Right-click on your USB flash drive<\/li>\n<li>Select \u201cFormat\u201d and choose FAT32<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once the USB flash drive is in the correct format, move the BIOS file you downloaded earlier into its root directory. You can now either update your BIOS using<strong> EZ Flash, ASUS AI Suite 3, <\/strong>or the <strong>FlashBack button.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Update_BIOS_with_EZ_Flash_Utility\"><\/span>Method 1. Update BIOS with EZ Flash Utility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You should use the EZ Flash Utility method if you\u2019re experiencing instability issues and want to update your BIOS without entering the actual Windows operating system.<\/p>\n<p>Do note though that <strong>not all motherboards support EZ Flash<\/strong>. You can find out if your motherboard supports it by checking the model specs on the ASUS support website:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official ASUS website<\/a> and type your model information in the search bar<\/li>\n<li>Click \u201cLearn More\u201d when your motherboard model pops up<\/li>\n<li>Click on \u201cTech Specs\u201d and scroll down until you see \u201cSoftware Features\u201d<\/li>\n<li>If your motherboard supports it, EZ Flash will be listed here<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border alignnone wp-image-25991\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/ez-flash.png\" alt=\"EZ Flash\" width=\"1458\" height=\"726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/ez-flash.png 1458w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/ez-flash-300x149.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/ez-flash-1024x510.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/ez-flash-768x382.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1458px) 100vw, 1458px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border alignnone wp-image-25991 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201458%20726%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"EZ Flash\" width=\"1458\" height=\"726\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201458%20726%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1458w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1458px) 100vw, 1458px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/ez-flash.png 1458w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/ez-flash-300x149.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/ez-flash-1024x510.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/ez-flash-768x382.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/ez-flash.png\"><\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve confirmed your motherboard supports this feature, you can begin the BIOS update:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Insert the drive containing the BIOS file into the motherboard\u2019s USB port<\/li>\n<li>Boot your PC and press the \u201cDel\u201d key until you enter the BIOS menu<\/li>\n<li>Press F7 or select the \u201cAdvanced Mode\u201d option<\/li>\n<li>Navigate to \u201cTool,\u201d then click \u201cASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Click your USB flash drive and select the BIOS file<\/li>\n<li>Select \u201cYes\u201d to \u201cDo you want to read this file\u201d and \u201cDo you want to update the BIOS\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Allow the BIOS update to occur. Do not shut down the system or remove the USB flash drive during this time<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once the BIOS update is complete, your PC will automatically restart. You can check if your BIOS version is now updated by either going back into the BIOS menu or using the \u201cmsinfo32\u201d Run prompt we mentioned earlier.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Update_BIOS_with_Asus_AI_Suite_3\"><\/span>Method 2. Update BIOS with Asus AI Suite 3<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t have a USB flash drive on hand but need to update your BIOS urgently? Then using ASUS AI Suite 3 is your best bet.<\/p>\n<p>For those not familiar, AI Suite 3 is essentially an all-in-one software where you can monitor system stats and configure settings like fan speeds, CPU frequency, and voltage \u2014 things you would typically need to enter the BIOS menu for.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25996\" style=\"width: 1281px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25996\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25996\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/ASUS-AI-Suite-3.jpg\" alt=\"ASUS AI Suite 3\" width=\"1281\" height=\"873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/ASUS-AI-Suite-3.jpg 1281w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/ASUS-AI-Suite-3-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/ASUS-AI-Suite-3-1024x698.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/ASUS-AI-Suite-3-768x523.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1281px) 100vw, 1281px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25996\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25996 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201281%20873%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"ASUS AI Suite 3\" width=\"1281\" height=\"873\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201281%20873%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1281w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1281px) 100vw, 1281px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/ASUS-AI-Suite-3.jpg 1281w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/ASUS-AI-Suite-3-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/ASUS-AI-Suite-3-1024x698.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/ASUS-AI-Suite-3-768x523.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/ASUS-AI-Suite-3.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-25996\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/community.intel.com\/t5\/Processors\/Does-quot-AI-Suite-3-quot-void-intel-core-i7-11700-2-5GHz\/td-p\/1348481\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Intel<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>But what\u2019s most relevant to you today is that it <strong>allows you to update the BIOS without a USB flash drive<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll need to <strong>download the ASUS AI Suite 3 program<\/strong> if you don\u2019t already have it installed:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asus.com\/support\/Download-Center\/\" target=\"_blank\">ASUS Download Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Type your motherboard model name into the search bar<\/li>\n<li>Select your motherboard model when it appears, then navigate to \u201cDriver &amp; Utility\u201d<\/li>\n<li>In \u201cDriver &amp; Tools,\u201d select your operating system (Windows 10 or Windows 11)<\/li>\n<li>Go to \u201cSoftware and Utility,\u201d then download the ASUS AI Suite 3 file<\/li>\n<li>Extract the folder, open it, and then double-click \u201cSetup.exe\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Select \u201cInstall\u201d to begin the process \u2014 make sure the \u201cEz Update\u201d application is selected\n<p><\/p><div id=\"attachment_25997\" style=\"width: 1058px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25997\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25997\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/ASUS-AI-Suite-3-EZ-Update.jpg\" alt=\"ASUS AI Suite 3 EZ Update\" width=\"1058\" height=\"726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/ASUS-AI-Suite-3-EZ-Update.jpg 1058w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/ASUS-AI-Suite-3-EZ-Update-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/ASUS-AI-Suite-3-EZ-Update-1024x703.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/ASUS-AI-Suite-3-EZ-Update-768x527.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1058px) 100vw, 1058px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25997\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25997 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201058%20726%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"ASUS AI Suite 3 EZ Update\" width=\"1058\" height=\"726\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201058%20726%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1058w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1058px) 100vw, 1058px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/ASUS-AI-Suite-3-EZ-Update.jpg 1058w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/ASUS-AI-Suite-3-EZ-Update-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/ASUS-AI-Suite-3-EZ-Update-1024x703.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/ASUS-AI-Suite-3-EZ-Update-768x527.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/ASUS-AI-Suite-3-EZ-Update.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-25997\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asus.com\/support\/faq\/1012780\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ASUS<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you can\u2019t find the ASUS AI Suite 3 file, it means your motherboard doesn\u2019t support this feature. You\u2019ll need to use the FlashBack button to update your ASUS BIOS (more on this later).<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve downloaded ASUS AI Suite 3, you can begin your BIOS update \u2014 just note that <strong>a reliable internet connection is vital for this<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>In the Windows Start search bar, type \u201cAI Suite 3\u201d and open the software once it appears<\/li>\n<li>Click on the side list icon, then select the \u201cEZ Update\u201d option<\/li>\n<li>Look for the \u201cManually Update Boot Logo or BIOS\u201d section<\/li>\n<li>Click on the upload file option (the ellipses button) and select your downloaded BIOS file<\/li>\n<li>Hit the \u201cUpdate\u201d button, then select \u201cFlash\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Once the EZ Update notification pops up, click \u201cOK\u201d to begin the process<\/li>\n<li>The BIOS update will usually take around 3 to 5 minutes. Your PC will automatically reboot once complete<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Re-enter the AI Suite 3 software and open up EZ Update again. Check that the \u201cCurrent BIOS\u201d information is now the latest version.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3_Update_BIOS_with_FlashBack\"><\/span>Method 3. Update BIOS with FlashBack<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Building a PC from scratch? Then you may need to update your motherboard\u2019s BIOS to fix a hardware incompatibility issue. This is especially common if you\u2019re using parts that are newer than the motherboard itself.<\/p>\n<p>Now, the two methods above aren\u2019t exactly\u2026. going to work. After all, your PC isn\u2019t even up and running yet and doesn\u2019t have all its parts installed.<\/p>\n<p>But you <em>can<\/em> still update your ASUS BIOS using the dedicated<strong> FlashBack button<\/strong> on the motherboard. It essentially allows you to update the BIOS without needing to enter the BIOS menu or Windows operating system.<\/p>\n<p>While not all motherboards come with a dedicated button, ASUS is pretty good in that department and most of their models do.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s <strong>how to update the BIOS using the flash button<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Use a working PC to download the necessary ASUS BIOS file and prepare a formatted USB flash drive (see preliminary measures described above)<\/li>\n<li>Rename the BIOS file by double-clicking the \u2018Biosrenamer.exe\u2019 tool contained within the folder. If a warning notification pops up, confirm that you would still like to make the name change<\/li>\n<li>Transfer the BIOS file to your formatted USB drive (remember: keep it stored in the root directory)<\/li>\n<li>Safely eject the USB drive once the file transfer is complete<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>You can now use it to update your actual PC\u2019s BIOS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Ensure the PSU and motherboard are mounted inside the PC\u2019s chassis<\/li>\n<li>Connect the motherboard to the power supply, making sure both the 24-pin main power cable and 8-pin CPU power cable are properly connected<\/li>\n<li>Connect the PSU to a wall outlet (and move the PSU switch to ON)<\/li>\n<li>Look for the dedicated USB FlashBack port on the motherboard. It\u2019s usually located at the back or next to the FlashBack button, but check your model manual for guidance if necessary<\/li>\n<li>Insert your USB flash drive into the dedicated port<\/li>\n<li>Hold the FlashBack button until the LED light on (or near) the button flashes. This is usually around 3 seconds<\/li>\n<li>The BIOS update will now begin. It\u2019ll usually take around 3 to 8 minutes, depending on the BIOS file size. Do not remove the USB drive or unplug the power supply during this time<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The LED light will turn off once the update is complete. However, if the BIOS update doesn't start, or you run into any other issues, make sure to <strong>check out <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/update-bios-without-cpu\/#Troubleshooting_Steps\"><strong>our troubleshooting steps<\/strong><\/a>.<\/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_it_safe_to_update_my_ASUS_BIOS\"><\/span><strong>Is it safe to update my ASUS BIOS? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, it is safe to update your ASUS BIOS as long as you take the necessary safety measures to ensure your computer doesn\u2019t lose power during the update.<\/p>\n<p>You will also need to make sure that you use the appropriate BIOS file from ASUS \u2014 an incompatible or corrupt file can cause system complications.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_enter_the_BIOS_menu_on_ASUS\"><\/span><strong>How do I enter the BIOS menu on ASUS? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s easy to access the BIOS menu on ASUS motherboards \u2014 you simply need to press the \u201cDel\u201d key while switching on your device.<\/p>\n<p>In the BIOS menu, you will be able to customize hardware settings such as boot order, memory settings, and fan speeds, as well as apply any <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/check-if-cpu-or-gpu-is-overclocked\/\">overclocking<\/a> or undervolting.<\/p>\n<p>If the \u201cDel\u201d key doesn\u2019t work, try pressing \u201cF2.\u201d If not, refer to your motherboard\u2019s manual.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_update_my_ASUS_BIOS_without_a_USB_drive\"><\/span><strong>Can I update my ASUS BIOS without a USB drive?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can use ASUS\u2019s dedicated software tool, AI Suite 3, to update your BIOS without a USB flash drive.<\/p>\n<p>We cover the step-by-step process for this method above, but keep in mind that it requires a stable internet connection. Also, older ASUS motherboard models may not be compatible with AI Suite 3.<\/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>Updating your ASUS BIOS can give you access to new features, improve hardware compatibility, and even solve bugs or security vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n<p>While the process can seem daunting \u2014 and does come with risks \u2014 as long as you\u2019re mindful of the safety precautions you shouldn\u2019t run into any trouble. That said, always reach out to a professional for assistance if you aren\u2019t comfortable around hardware.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you have any other questions or concerns about updating an ASUS BIOS, leave us a <a href=\"#comments\">comment<\/a> down below or reach out to one of our experts on <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/forum\/\"><strong>the forum.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The BIOS, or Basic Input Output System, is the very first thing that comes to life once you hit that power button. It\u2019s responsible for initializing the boot-up (POST) process and also manages your hardware and system settings. In layman\u2019s terms: the BIOS keeps your device afloat. 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