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Updating your ASUS BIOS might damage your PC.

Updating your ASUS BIOS might damage your PC.

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Cefreak113
Senior Member
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04-25-2021, 11:31 PM
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Hello!
I'm looking into an upgrade for my ASUS Z690-A motherboard's BIOS and want to be careful. There are concerns that jumping from a major version to another might damage my PC. For instance, if I upgrade from ver 0403 to 3101, could that cause problems? Should I go slowly and test each step before proceeding? I just need some guidance before starting.
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Cefreak113
04-25-2021, 11:31 PM #1

Hello!
I'm looking into an upgrade for my ASUS Z690-A motherboard's BIOS and want to be careful. There are concerns that jumping from a major version to another might damage my PC. For instance, if I upgrade from ver 0403 to 3101, could that cause problems? Should I go slowly and test each step before proceeding? I just need some guidance before starting.

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jf_poli
Member
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04-27-2021, 12:04 PM
#2
Ensure you understand the details for BIOS updates on your motherboard. Certain updates may apply simultaneously to the latest versions, while others might need specific stages to be completed.
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jf_poli
04-27-2021, 12:04 PM #2

Ensure you understand the details for BIOS updates on your motherboard. Certain updates may apply simultaneously to the latest versions, while others might need specific stages to be completed.

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farazofbuscus
Member
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04-27-2021, 12:49 PM
#3
Sure, I can clarify that. You're asking if you can find this information on your motherboards website and what labels it might appear under.
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farazofbuscus
04-27-2021, 12:49 PM #3

Sure, I can clarify that. You're asking if you can find this information on your motherboards website and what labels it might appear under.

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mcrafter5279
Member
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04-27-2021, 08:12 PM
#4
Mb, I answered the thread, intended to respond to you
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mcrafter5279
04-27-2021, 08:12 PM #4

Mb, I answered the thread, intended to respond to you

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purzel_99
Member
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05-01-2021, 06:28 PM
#5
They will receive detailed instructions on what to do with the d/l and how to proceed with the upgrade.
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purzel_99
05-01-2021, 06:28 PM #5

They will receive detailed instructions on what to do with the d/l and how to proceed with the upgrade.

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ComboHax
Member
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05-01-2021, 07:48 PM
#6
You might damage your PC no matter how many BIOS versions are present—whether it's 1 or 13. It's up to you to consider the benefits of updates compared to staying the same... That is, to decide how much you're guessing whether a newer BIOS will help your case?
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ComboHax
05-01-2021, 07:48 PM #6

You might damage your PC no matter how many BIOS versions are present—whether it's 1 or 13. It's up to you to consider the benefits of updates compared to staying the same... That is, to decide how much you're guessing whether a newer BIOS will help your case?

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brobear7
Posting Freak
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05-01-2021, 11:10 PM
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I believe I located it—the issue was difficulty in finding the information since recent updates aren't always clear about the additional actions required.
I plan to upgrade to a version that demands extra steps before updating, hoping this will resolve the problem.
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brobear7
05-01-2021, 11:10 PM #7

I believe I located it—the issue was difficulty in finding the information since recent updates aren't always clear about the additional actions required.
I plan to upgrade to a version that demands extra steps before updating, hoping this will resolve the problem.

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TehSprite
Member
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05-02-2021, 05:14 AM
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Make sure the BIOS update you're checking covers the exact problem you're experiencing.
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TehSprite
05-02-2021, 05:14 AM #8

Make sure the BIOS update you're checking covers the exact problem you're experiencing.

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Antonio_Azrael
Member
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05-02-2021, 06:21 PM
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I'm working on resolving an issue with a driver problem, where my M.2 SSD has switched to RAID Controller mode and the BIOS doesn't offer options for RAID or SATA configuration. Now I have two fresh SSDs that can't boot from UEFI.
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Antonio_Azrael
05-02-2021, 06:21 PM #9

I'm working on resolving an issue with a driver problem, where my M.2 SSD has switched to RAID Controller mode and the BIOS doesn't offer options for RAID or SATA configuration. Now I have two fresh SSDs that can't boot from UEFI.

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FLexyS_HD
Junior Member
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05-02-2021, 07:58 PM
#10
I'm not certain, but I believe the BIOS update that could resolve my issue is version 2602 rather than the newest one. I'll need to review them.
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FLexyS_HD
05-02-2021, 07:58 PM #10

I'm not certain, but I believe the BIOS update that could resolve my issue is version 2602 rather than the newest one. I'll need to review them.