How To Update Your ASUS Motherboard With Your New Ryzen 5000 CPU. Asus BIOS Flashback.

[@kyleposthuma4855]

Mate you are a bloody lifesaver this video fixed my issue that i was stuck on for 2 hours. Good content!!!

[@Bckner]

Did this and the light just stays green, not flashing

[@kennywong5857]

You didn't mention whether you need to remove the CPU first in order to do the flashback, or you simply leave the CPU on the motherboard to do the flashback. This is important as if it requires you to remove the CPU, then it's better to do the flashback before a full installation. Or else, you may mess it up as you need to apply thermal paste on it and install the CPU fan then you may have to remove and later re-install the CPU with paste on it.

[@jozif.mp3]

When do you install the new cpu? after the update is installed?

[@Concept_19]

Ive just tried it and it says failed, my USB is 2GB and is set to FAT16, will this still work?

[@Kelldoggs29]

Try setting the usb to FAT32 and try again

[@Concept_19]

@@Kelldoggs29 it can’t change to fat32, I checked ASUS website and they said fat32 and fat16 would work

[@Kelldoggs29]

@@Concept_19 maybe format the drive and wipe everything off it then download the bios on it and nothing else

[@NationDarkness]

I need that wallpaper!

[@christy7464]

You can get it on wallpaper engine, by a guy called Tony Skeor. Just type in 'skeor' into the search bar on the program.

[@HappyKatze]

Video starts at 3:15

[@alexandrerodrigues6957]

You just saved me and my patience! I had NO idea this could happen to my brand new pc and I was panicking. Thank you so much for the info, I will try it right on!

[@jossshhhy]

So what happen dude, can't keep up on a cliff hanger

[@mrzyy6923]

what happened with you did you update it without an old cpu??

[@ancientslav4863]

I bought brand new PC cheap for 510$ Ryzen 5 5600g (Vega 7) 2x8GB 3200Mhz CL18 Patriot P300 250GB M2 NVME ASUS TUF GT301 CASE ASUS TUF B550M-E WIFI ASUS TUF 750B 750W PSU It usually costs 690$ here but I got a great deal I built many PCs in my life, never has this happened to me. All connected and no sign of life. No fan rpm spin since the psu has 0 rpm mode. The 3pin 120mm case fan didn't spin. The motherboard B550 doesn't have any led light or anything. So it appeared like the pc is totally dead. That I thought before I put in the cpu, which came the next day. However, I saw many videos of how people post/start their PCs without a cpu, even without ram or a drive! So I panicked and thought something is fried. Either the psu or the mobo. Then I plugged in my keyboard and the led on it lit up saying "updating' (SteelSeries APEX 5). Then I plugged in my phone thru USB and it charged both thru the mobo and front case USB ports. On USB 2 is had like 300mA and on USB 3.1 and 3.2 it had 1030mA charging speed. But still no post. Then I learned that perhaps it won't turn on without a CPU. The next day my 5600g came, I plugged it in and still nothing. However my fans started to spin and light RGB. Then I learned that perhaps the BIOS needs to be updated. I sure hope so. Will do it on a friend's Ryzen 3600 PC in about 2 hours. Will post back later to this comment. First, I'll try the flashback button option and if it doesn't work, will swap the CPUs. Damn I'm so stressed these past 2 days. If it doesn't work I'm efd.

[@gtaitbiz7787]

Those keys are illegal

[@Thefrozengruff]

I’ve done all this but getting a solid green light, what can I do?

[@mr.wiggles7535]

Really wish the ROG X570i had the bios flashback. Really confuses me as to why they don't O_o

[@lovenotwar8182]

This is good general information but if you are doing a tutorial please be more clear and specific - see some of the questions in the comments. For example, I wouldn't say you grab the latest/top of the list bios if it is a beta version - perhaps saying the last stable version would be more instructive. Also, please show which cords from the power supply need to be plugged in when you say, "power the motherboard". Finally it might be a good idea to share that you don't need the CPU or RAM installed to perform a bios flash on new builds. Lots of questions unanswered in the comments b/c the video, although well meaning, lacks the clarity this topic deserves.

[@inaliFTW]

The hero we need.

[@ng6574]

I'm sure the manual of the mobo should have this information anyway. RTFM people!

[@ng6574]

I don't think it's necessary to be mentioned since if you're going to download a beta version there's a disclaimer there. Experienced people would know to avoid this and amateurs will learn about this when reading the disclaimer (if they want to accept the risk it's up to them). Furthermore if you follow this guide step by step you don't need to know that CPU or RAM is not needed for a BIOS update since it's irrelevant when he's doing it by this method. On the other hand if you don't know how to plug a 24 pin cable from the PSU to the Mobo, or install a CPU then this video ISN'T for you.

[@Aciel_Yu]

I mean the video is very informative. Not sure what ur problem is.

[@T-obey420]

I got an MSI x570 mpg gaming plus MB with a bios flash button and I knew that I would have to get the new bios into it to run the new Ryzen 5000' but as I got all my parts I just started building up... In the end I remembered that I 4got to flash bios, So I searched the net 2 days, if I can use the flash bios button with all parts installed on the MB Wich I couldn't find anywhere.. all said something like ah why are you asking this you don't need to plug in ram or cpu to get the job done. And so on and on.. I don't get it why here are so much hatin' juice' who can't be proud to got the info that we don't have to remove the fugging tower cooler which were really hard to get the screw's in So here >I just got the exact information about what I wanted to know ;)

[@scartell]

Didnt work "Selected file is not a proper BIOSI" allways this message

[@bruv9534]

Thank you! Liked and subscribed. Also, may I ask, do you have a link for your wallpaper? Looks amazing! Cheers!

[@Blopez_]

make sure to follow these steps This is what is required for the BIOS flashback feature: Create an MSDOS (MBR) partition table - this is probably what you mean by returning to its original state. I believe Windows 10 defaults to a GPT partition table. I can confirm that this will not work with BIOS flashback. Create a single FAT32 partition Rename the BIOS file with BiosRenamer Plug ATX and CPU power cables into motherboard. Don't connect a CPU, GPU, or RAM. Plug flash drive into the designated USB port (see manual, back panel shows a white box around the correct port - it's next to the BIOS flashback button) Turn on the PSU and press the BIOS flashback button. If it works, it'll repeatedly flash red for a few minutes and you'll see activitiy on the USB drive. If it dosen't work, it'll flash red for a few seconds and then turn off (this is what happens with a GPT partition table).

[@darealmaul]

Thank you very much!!!! I really wish the Asus instructions for my motherboard actually included this information.

[@ItsErratyk]

So when you mean create a MS-DOS (MBR) partition table do you mean I take a flash drive and convert it into an MBR and then download the updated motherboard version onto it?

[@MAR771N]

Is it okay to do this with the cpu installed or is there a chance of something going wrong with it in?

[@MerolaC]

All you need is a PSU installed. No memory, cpu, gpu.

[@urzapolariz]

If your CPU is installed already, DO NOT take it out. There's a better chance of YOU damaging the CPU, cooling unit or thermal conductivity than the BIOS update doing the same.

[@SlimShady-tc5mb]

I have an Asus B550-f, and have a yellow led and yellow/green LED when I turn on my Mobo Do I have to Bios flashback? Also do I have to remove my SSD, Processor and Ram when I updated my Bios?

[@patriciasanchez8638]

I have the exact same problem, but this solution does not work for me. The blinking light on the asus bios flashback button just gets all lighted up, no blinking... this means the bios update didn't function as it should. I tried diferent usb drives, and verified all the steps to this... same result. I have an asus x570 crosshair 8 hero. Did someone found the solution to this? i also tried to restore the bios and it's all the same

[@davidnabeiro6703]

Having the same issue, did you manage to get it fixed?

[@milankepcija2135]

What to do when even bios flashback doesnt bring me to post screen, everything spins and everything is light up but it looks like its dead or something because screen doesnt turn on at all

[@sergiosc92]

Great video, I was having the same problem and you showed me what to do. By the way, where did you get such nice wallpaper ? Thank you !

[@fzoid3534]

Gonna try this tomorrow. Exactly what I was looking for. I seriously thought I was going mad. I checked RAM then CPU and GPU.. //Edit: Thanks again so damn much. Worked like a charm

[@crofpv]

Fucnk those new motherboards...

[@bayuntorowiyono7378]

i need this man thanks

[@RGeetect]

for 2 days now i am tring to do that bios update on Aorus x570 motherboard... the motherboard just not updating via the Qflash button.. nothing happened ... it's so enjoying the way they made it 🙄 I might need to update with older CPU first...

[@omsa831]

This was my situation. A B550 and Ryzen 5600X with DRAM LED on This was the fix. Thanks!

[@hakametal]

I thought all B550 boards supported 5000 series chips at launch?

[@timurabiii]

@@hakametal that was the problem at the launch of amd b550 boards. But many of the boards(i acctually dont know one without)has the BIOS flashback feature.

[@hakametal]

@@timurabiii Well I just bought the Prime B550-PLUS and it doesn't have the flashback feature. Now I can't get my system running.

[@timurabiii]

@@hakametal then you need to borrow a cpu wgich works on the board to install the latest bios

[@hakametal]

@@timurabiii FML XD

[@mtgomage2703]

My motherboard doesn't have the feature with the button to flash. it can't be done on my Asus Prime X570P motherboard, but I called AMD and they have a free bootkit they can send you if you need an older processor to flash the bios, for a duration of 10 days. Good luck to you all

[@olliecee]

Ridiculous situation - any idea how long it takes to be sent out?

[@jupazami9999]

You are the f****ng best my friend thank u very much, great quality video, informative and straight forward keep on the good work.

[@no_Context_siege]

I'm still confused

[@TechLens]

PRO TIP - For a lot of Asus motherboard, You only actually need the motherboard and the PSU. The CPU, Memory and GPU actually aren't required. However, with the B550-I Gaming (and potentially other Asus motherboards) you do need a CPU. Hope this helps you out! PS... First 😉

[@TyMeyerz]

Wait so I’m building my pc and I got the rog stix x570e mobo and I got my hands on the 5800x. I’m still not building my pc for a couple weeks but when I get my mobo I can do this process before? Or should I build my whole pc and then before I turn it on do this process?

[@TechLens]

@@TyMeyerz it's up to you really. You woukd be able to do this before everything else arrives - all you technically need is the PSU and the Mobo. ... If it were me, I'd want to make sure the system can post after the process and everything went smoothly. So I'd personally wait. Hope this helps!

[@TyMeyerz]

@@TechLens yeah I’m going to wait lol thank you!

[@jesussantos7092]

When i connect the usb it starts flashing but stops flashing in 3 secs. The light doesn’t turn off. My mobo is a ROG B550 A

[@krebzy9328]

@@jesussantos7092 make sure you are using a USB 2.0 stick.

[@computerclubzp]

Thnx mate, but 5600x + Asus TUF GAMING B450M-PRO II doesn't work anyway !!! Only when I inserted 1600 processor I was able to flash the BIOS using the traditional method

[@kemouse]

Thank you so much! I thought I screwed something up! Anyway the cycling thing, the ram light came on immediately so I thought it was still hosed but then I saw it go to red, to green to white and then green and then it came up. Thank you again.

[@klinekg1]

What desktop wallpaper are you using on a video? Love it. Could you please let me know?

[@paulmerritt8593]

When the green light stops flashing? It's stopped flashing but it's solid green. Is it finished? Some say it should be solid green but Asus says it goes out! Which is it? It's been 30 minutes and if I pull the drive will it be bricked or ready? I guess I will let you all know. What a hassle.

[@BP-rh8tl]

What ended up happening?

[@kawieguy86]

what happened, currently having this issue

[@mauddaigle9667]

Do you think it can help with my 0d qcode ? When i try to turn on my pc everything going well but wont start to the bios... I only have a black screen with the qcode on the motherboard and the light for the DRAM on :/

[@adhamhpatton192]

Yes having same problem have u found a fix

[@MerolaC]

Regardless if it helps, it's always wise to have the latest BIOS. So, go on ahead an try it. 0D code is DRAM and the DRAM light you said it lights on, so, probably a bad BIOS config for your ram. So, yes, flash your BIOS with a new one and try again.

[@aviwemusa6109]

I followed you, but still no display... Motherboard Asus Prime B450M-K II, and Ryzen 5 5500.

[@geovanivela6733]

Hello TechLens, I have ASUS X570 tuf gaming plus wifi and this board does not have a flashing BIOS bottom anywhere. I am using AMD 9 5900x. How do I update the BIOS. Thank you....

[@minibrayden]

Thanks!

[@celesticforce2367]

I’m very new to pc building. Expecting a risen 5900x cpu and asus b550 ti come in the mail soon

[@nathanwood7525]

Thanks for your help bro!

[@ultralaggerREV1]

I’m planning to buy a 5600G, do I need to update the BIOS before or after I insert the CPU into the motherboard?

[@genemachin3]

I literally just bought a used Ryzen 3100 on ebay cuz my mobo doesn't have a flashback button... 🤮

[@MrPartyrocker32]

Im in this exact predicament right now but my mobo doesn't have a BIOS Flashback Function, im using the ASUS TUF x570 PLUS-WIFI and a ryzen 9 5000 series. is my only option to swap out processors and then update? or is there another way? I read online about sending my computer to asus support but that could take days and I don't have the time to do that. Also heard about taking it to a local shop, are there any other options?

[@phanyhynvang9967]

Hello, I’m building my first computer, I have a Asus rog strix x570-E and an AMD 5900x. How do i do the bios update? Should i do before or after i finished to build my computer with all components in? Thanks! :)

[@dalyonking]

Your lucky to be getting warning lights. Bios updated but, board lights up but nothing else.😞 Faulty Board ? (ASU’s B550 E-gaming)

[@KBANE28]

My light does not blink and turns solid green immediately. I don’t know how to fix it. Dram light is on. Cannot update bios

[@arrnobroy7513]

i got a motherboard b550 f rog strix it has a windows 11 ready and a ryzen 5000 desktop ready sticker it means i dont need to BIOS update it?? because i have a 5600X cpu... pls lemme know thanks.

[@6sants954]

Hue just got my new 5900x and new ram, installed both, tried all solutions and nothing. I believe it’s not the ram issue as aI have implied and plugged in both multiple times. Any suggestions?

[@m0gi]

The Usb device that was plugged into your motherboard. what was that? was it powering the board? @TechLens

[@boulderban4175]

Do I have to remove my Ryzen 5000 series CPU to be able to install the new BIOS update?

[@danielskrauklis1994]

would ryzen 5 3600 work with motherboard that is ryzen 5000 desktop ready? would it need bios downgrade to 3000 series to work?

[@mrktim]

i have ASUS x570i gaming motherboard, it does not have bios button.

[@MotoFlows]

My Asus x570 tuf gaming doesn’t have bios flashback button- so what do I do now

[@RuisuChan]

Mine is a x570-P doesnt have that option of flashback y had a ryzen 7 1700x and I updated Bios now is happening that to me, do I need an updated processor now?

[@nathadetroit]

Bloody hell I can't get display to work. I'm not sure the bios flash work for me. Flashes green for a few minutes then stops. Power cycle still no display

[@src60600]

if my motherboard doesnt have a bios button ? How can i update this Bios when my screen is full black ...

[@Infinitewumbo]

I have asos rog strix b550f motherboard and a 5600x, pc turns on and the qled is red for cpu not yellow for vram. When i tried updating thevbios the bios led indicates a solid light. This is my first pc build please help :(((;;

[@RN25899]

Also make sure both power cables are plugged in! There's the big one and the probably the other smaller one near the CPU!

[@msfitzsadventures]

So I have this problem the built is finished and wont boot. My question do I need to Take off the Processor and the ram to use the Bios Flashback??? I have tried and it didnt work blinked 5 times and then the light stayed on . I turned the system off and tried again. Every video I have seen they have no Processor and ram. So please let me know if I need to take everything off the board... Been a week of frustration.

[@ev3847]

I have a Asus tuf x570 pro wifi and I need to get bios 0314 but when I download it it doesn’t give me a bios renamer, someone help?

[@Crewtis]

Hey please let me know asap... would this work with the Asus rog strix B550-F Wifi aswell ?

[@Doc_Hollladay]

your wallpaper bro - omg what is that-- that is awesome!!! thanks for the tip btw

[@J3tBl4ck87]

I have the same exact motherboard but when I connected to my power supply. The lights do not turn on! please help!

[@saaimsaadi5799]

Tried this but mine is still not working. I am using ROG B550 E and the code is 00

[@kireme800]

I don’t know if it’s normal but it’s been like an 1h and half that I put the USB key in it and it still flashing… can someone help me?

[@flamingfireguns]

hi what if you dont have a cpu as you are building a pc new and you just have a new cpu without an old one is this what it is for? also what amount of gb should your usb contain?

[@alternateline]

What if you have an Asus board with no flashback button?

[@bukakotak8502]

Me too :(

[@brian3643]

Can you flash the bios with the cpu in the motherboard or do i need to take it out?

[@ryanlimes1499]

My USB doesnt have a FAT32, it says exFAT in its place, as the default,

[@S4_QUATTROPOWER]

So you can flash the mobo with the cpu already installed even tho it's not compatible yet till after the flash 🤔?

[@hectoronato5430]

tried every step but my bios is only showing steady light after 3 blinks. how do I fix it?

[@Mr.Chicken]

Exactly the same, is your mobo b550-f gaming by chance?

[@shaigngn]

Hey did you figure it out because I have got the same issue

[@rge2760]

For those asking - the wallpaper is by an artist named Tony Skoer

[@refugiointelectual-p2c]

Same issue but i dont have a flash back button anywhere asus x570 p

[@cherchil]

Is it okay if i do it with 5600x in the socket or do i need to remove it?

[@mmssnn]

What do I do if my motherboard doesn’t have bios flash back, what do I do?

[@Dylbog]

Does it need to be USB 2.0 rather than 3.0? I've seen one person say so but no one else has clarified.

[@sheyan8445]

My issue is I’m not able to get into the bios. My keyboard is lighting but no key works at all. I have a 5800x and a rog b550e Gaming

[@jamesjin9574]

I think I have the same issue, got a boot, but keyboard doesn't work so can't get into bios. I have a 5600x and b550 f gaming. If you found a solution, please let me know. Otherwise I have to ask a friend for his 3600 and I don't really want to do that

[@olejason]

Same issue here with 5800x and B550-Plus

[@webcaman]

rip same....

[@olejason]

The fix for me was using the bios update on a USB stick and using the flashback button on the motherboard. Make sure the power supply is plugged in but don't turn on the PC.

[@webcaman]

@@olejason can confirm , done the same , finally got my buddies new PC going

[@COZY__BOY]

what if there is no BIOS usb socket? will it work with other USB slots? Thank u

[@pinglee5659]

Do I have to take out the cpu and ram for the bio flashback to work? Thks!

[@SugaBear4991]

Bro I was tripping when my pc kept crashing, thanks alot

[@charleslowe8582]

Thank you so much, I was getting random restarts with no BSOD. I think this has fixed the issue I’ll update after a week to let you know what’s going on and to help anyone who might stumble across this video with the same issue I was having.

[@eddo2630]

Hey Charles, I gotta one of these 5900s and it has the same issue. I'm running 3001 bios. Did this fix your issue?

[@charleslowe8582]

Sorry completely forgot to update. Yes the issue is completely gone :)

[@aman0422]

Hey I have the same problem. When I start the pc it randomly shuts down and starts again

[@kamilcabir1554]

My tuf x570 gaming doesn’t have a bios button

[@blackjaguar254]

took 35 minutes for me, or even more till it stopped flashing

[@iw3508]

I can officially say I have spent 2000 on a box that cant even turn on

[@DVNKLLS]

Straightforward and simple. Much appreciated.

[@aliffirdi2880]

Can i just install the windows before update the bios?

[@sachithaillangage3168]

Please explain how did you make live wallpaper in screen.

[@ll0lll0-z2b]

After I've tried to update bios my monitor said input not supported

[@siwkskwkekems224]

Yeah issue is i dont think my motherboard has bios flashback

[@patrick4158]

Thank you! I spent more time than I care to admit disconnecting and reconnecting everything! This video saved the day!

[@ICETRAYRAXKS]

So I don’t download the renamer onto the flash drive aswell

[@PROHDGaming]

Must I remove CPU and RAM sticks before Bios flashback? or keeping them on is fine? I have Asus TUF X570 PRO with Ryzen 5600x, actually, I got stuck on American Megatrends screen with no way to get past it, pressed F1 many times on Mobo but no luck :( here my full problem described forums.tomshardware.com/threads/cant-get-into-bios-or-windows-f1-key-wont-work-stuck-on-american-megatrends-screen-after-cmos-reset.3675315/

[@Mattixi]

Does this work with CPU already installed or does it matter if there is no CPU in socket yet?

[@mhillenaar]

I got the same question...

[@lesibalanga9102]

What else can you try if you dont have a bios flash button ?

[@griffix9678]

i did everything exactly and my computer won’t boot up! there’s power on the computer cause the leds of my motherboard are on but i would click the power button and it won’t turn on what do i do????

[@chrisvs4887]

same here could you fix it?

[@MerolaC]

Try flashing again with a previous BIOS version. That could have happen because the flashing process didn't completely finished.

[@reojuarez4372]

I don't have a bios button on my b450-a what can I do?

[@Icesweats]

what if the light stops blinking and wont turn off?

[@ImVnyx]

my motherboard doesnt have that thing bro.. how??

[@JennyLopez-qi7yr]

I can be done whit CPU and RAM install?

[@kaazedd]

can i do it without cpu, ram or anything installed?

[@0sker1]

My usb drive only has exfat and ntfs option