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An easy-to-follow guide on updating an ASUS BIOS
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If your ASUS computer has stability issues or crashes frequently, you may need to update the BIOS. Luckily, it’s easy to update the BIOS on most newer models of ASUS. In most cases, you can do it easily from within Windows using the EZ Update utility. If that’s not working, we’ll explain how to update the BIOS from a USB drive—even if your ASUS won’t start up at all.
Things You Should Know
- In many cases you can update the BIOS over the internet using the EZ Update utility in the AI Suite 3 app.
- You may need to use one of the USB methods if your system is very unstable or doesn’t support EZ Update.
- You can download the latest BIOS update file for your ASUS model from the ASUS Download Center.
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- If your computer doesn’t start up properly after an update, you may need to get it serviced professionally.Thanks
- Since there’s a risk that your system could be damaged after a BIOS update, always back up your computer before attempting an update.Thanks
- The ASUS BIOS should update automatically whenever a new Windows update installs. However, if your system is unstable or automatic updates aren’t working properly, you may need to try one of these methods.Thanks
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Warnings
- Unplugging your computer or attempting to force-restart it during the BIOS update process can cause the BIOS to become corrupted, thus making your computer's motherboard impossible to use and "bricking" your computer.Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://www.asus.com/support/Article/565/
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- ↑ https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1044735/
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- ↑ https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1012815/
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