I'm trying to update my BIOS and I've read that it's typically recommended to use FAT32 for the USB drive. However, my USB drive is larger than 32GB, which is why it only offers exFAT and NTFS formats. I've heard various things about NTFS having compatibility issues, but I'm unsure of the specifics. Is it actually necessary to use FAT32 for this process? My motherboard is an ASUS PRIME Z790-P WIFI, just for reference.
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You'll want to reformat the USB drive to FAT32 if you're planning to update your BIOS. It's usually the safest bet, but if you can't do that, just try using NTFS or exFAT and see if it works. If the BIOS can read the file, you're all set! If not, you might need to find a smaller drive that can format to FAT32.
Got it! I was just worried that using NTFS could mess things up. It sounds straightforward now, just a matter of testing it.