Step 1 - Flashing Your Bios

Flashing Bios.

ASUS Motherboards Only:

• In every case, always downgrade first.

• Make sure you downgrading to a version PRE 2022

• If you have the lowest version without any possibility to downgrade further, then you may proceed to upgrade by only one version.

BIOS Flashing Guide

Warning: Incorrect BIOS flashing can damage your system. Proceed at your own risk. Ensure you have the correct BIOS version and a stable power source. Ask the support for help if needed!

Identify your Mainboard / Computer

1. Open System Information.

2. Find BaseBoard Product & Manufacturer.

3. Note BIOS Version/Date.

Note: If system information is incorrect or your unsure please check your BIOS.

You can enter your BIOS during startup by pressing F2, F12, or Del.

Finding Baseboard Product & Baseboard Manufacturer in System information.

Download BIOS Update

1. Search for your mainboard on the manufacturer's website.

2. Go to Downloads/Support section.

3. Get a newer or older BIOS version than your current one.

If you cant format your USB stick to FAT32:

1. Download: Click here for download.

2. Run guiformat.exe as admin.

3. Select your USB stick keep everything like it is.

4. Press start, wait until its done.

5. No you have a FAT32 formatted usb stick!

Prepare USB Drive

1. Back up important files from the USB drive.

2. Format to FAT32 or Large FAT32.

   1. If you cant format to FAT32: Click here to view.

3. Extract BIOS files to USB drive.

Format USB stick & copy BIOS file on it.

Flash BIOS

1. Restart and enter BIOS usually during startup by pressing F2, F12, or Del.

2. Find BIOS update option (e.g., EZ Flash, M-Flash).

3. Select USB drive with BIOS file.

4. Confirm and wait for completion.

5. Repeat process once more with the same file.

Video tutorials for specific manufacturers:

Manufacturer	Link
Acer	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYfDgDfXhLY
ASRock	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsT45YUPhHs
ASUS	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU-TS9GjECU
Gigabyte	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRM6UDKqeAQ
MSI	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNj1tQW5Tbg