I'm having issues with updating the BIOS on my ASUS B760M A D4 motherboard that's paired with an i7 13700k. My current BIOS version is 1805, and there's a new version that's been out for a few months. I bought two USB drives, formatted them to FAT32, and used the MyASUS app to download the BIOS files. I've dragged and unzipped everything to the root folder of the USB drives and used BIOSRenamer as instructed.
Despite following these steps, I can't seem to boot from the USB in the BIOS. I've prioritized the USB as the first boot option, but it just boots into Windows instead. When I try to boot directly from the USB in the BIOS, it only shows a blinking cursor and a black screen before returning to the BIOS menu. Also, I've read about the ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature that should help with BIOS updates, but I can't find it anywhere in my BIOS menu, not even in the advanced mode. I'm not sure if it has always been missing or if there's something wrong with my setup. Any thoughts?
3 Answers
Don't worry, you’re not alone in this! Some users have faced similar issues. If you can’t find EZ Flash in the Tools section, check if there’s a BIOS Flashback feature available on your motherboard, which can update the BIOS without booting into the OS. Also, try using a different USB drive or reformatting the existing one again as FAT32. Sometimes specific USB drives don't play nice with BIOS settings! If you keep having issues, you might want to consider clearing the CMOS just to reset everything.
It sounds like you're on the right track, but let’s see if we can troubleshoot this. First, make sure you've loaded the optimized defaults in your BIOS settings. You can do this by going to the Exit menu and selecting 'Load Optimized Defaults' or using the hotkey. After that, try accessing the ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility again from the Tools menu. If the option is still not there, it's possible that your motherboard's firmware could be missing this function, which can happen in some cases. Also, double-check that your USB drive is recognized by the BIOS. If all else fails, consider reaching out to ASUS support to see if there are any known issues with your BIOS version.
Thanks for the suggestions! I did manage to find an old USB stick and used it to reformat and try the update again. I’ll give clearing the CMOS a shot if the USB doesn’t work. Appreciate the help!
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