MINUTE MONDAY: How to UPDATE YOUR BIOS via USB

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[@_.Envy_]

I used to be hesitant about upgrading my X570-F BIOS (Old version from 2019) And I finally decided to update to the most recent version and this video is hands down the best video I’ve seen for it.

[@_Caddac]

I'm glad it was able to help!

[@niklasgustafson3017]

Dude, this was by far the best guide out there. You're chill, no bullshit "smash that like button", thorough but swift. Great job and thank you so much!

[@fifaaddict101]

the best video for updating bios. Every single video ive watched has skipped this step on how to get your usb ready. Thanks for this!

[@_Caddac]

Glad you liked it!

[@JohnnyS-eo8xu]

Really well made tutorial, simple and easy. Thanks

[@trainingarc9541]

your video still helping people till this day! you’re goated man thank you

[@_Caddac]

Appreciate it! Glad it helped.

[@unluxkyDave]

Awesome it was a pretty quick video and super clear instructions I‘ll refer to this when I have to update my bios 🤙🏼

[@_Caddac]

Much appreciated.

[@piercinghearts]

Thanks man for helping us with this. I really appreciate it!

[@MissionFunPossible]

This was super helpful, thank you!!

[@dbfirebreather7666]

You have no idea how helpful this was thank you so much for making this video

[@_Caddac]

Glad it was helpful!

[@n.b.8616]

@@_Caddac when I go into my bios > ez flash it doesn’t find my .CAP file on my usb.

[@_Caddac]

Did you make sure the usb is the correct format and you renamed it properly?

[@reflex9942]

THANK YOU SO MUCH, i got a repair loop and i was trying to fix it. the ONLY thing i could access on the entire computer was bios, but then i realized my bios was severely out of date and corrupted this was the only way for me to fix my computer

[@anomarie]

Can comment still works in 2022, one of the most straightforward and useful videos for updating bios.

[@_Caddac]

Glad you liked it!

[@mujjm]

thank you for the easy explanation, people didn't really say anything about renaming it and also how you get it onto the flash drive

[@uhCris]

this video is by far the best one I've watched on this topic

[@_Caddac]

Thank you! I'm glad it helped.

[@emil1322]

Man, this was major help. Thank you.

[@_Caddac]

Glad it helped!

[@babylonusa7396]

I also upgraded my bios from 2020 to 2023 thank you very much my friend

[@jaimegarza7718]

Great video man Ik I’m late but thanks for helping me out!

[@_Caddac]

Never late!

[@MJCGAMING]

Thank you so much!

[@Abel-hp2vc]

Thank you so much. It took me forever to realize that I needed to use a USB 2.0 instead of a 3.0 flash drive to get the bios update to show up for me 😂

[@jaysi3372]

Thanks alot man

[@tylerk32]

Thx so much I needed to update my bios this helped a lot

[@_Caddac]

Glad it helped!

[@rodrigonava4460]

Thnx man !!

[@AKmumu]

Clear and simple, thank you

[@_Caddac]

Glad it helped!

[@fallout4gamingandmore654]

You saved my life 😂 another sub

[@daemontools6721]

Thank you very much.

[@splinter2121]

simple to understand for us nabs...thx bro

[@_Caddac]

Happy to help

[@priestartor9065]

Thanks man

[@robertcostache3723]

Awesome. Thanks man

[@_Caddac]

No problem!

[@bolobedumusic4924]

thanks alot I really appreciate it

[@_Caddac]

You're welcome!

[@TroyRossberg]

Do I need to unzip the files on the flash drive, before installing the flash drive on my new pc build to update the bios?

[@grubbyboi7003]

Any specific USB to use or is the one you linked going to work properly.(currently have one that isn't being read by my pc)

[@sarancooke2053]

Ty!

[@bchen1226]

Thanks man, super helpful!

[@xxenovfx]

Can I use this step/version of updating my PC bios? My PC will not display anything, everything works on my PC but no display. Could I still use this method for updating my bios without having to turn my PC on?

[@Simon-op7qm]

What if my bios doesn’t say anything about renaming it do I leave the BIOSrenamer on the USB or do I just delete the BIOSrenamer?

[@GrandpaCoop]

Hi I was just wondering if there’s a certain type of flash to get and how many gb also I’m on a gigabyte motherboard

[@venkatasaivamsikaladhari8952]

Sir please reply My motherboard is not detecting M.2 nvme SSD even it has nvme slot So should I update the motherboard bios ? Plz reply

[@ertan1901]

Thx 4 help bro

[@_Caddac]

Happy to help

[@dianaDiehl.]

Bro my ubuntu is facing kernel errors while booting like ahci is missing ,cant change powet state from d30cold to d30 power management errors to be precise is it due to an outdated bios.

[@saadmac523]

I have a surface pro and it use uefi my file form is rom how can i do it?

[@MrSaljstn]

I like that CPU monitor widget man! What is it? Also thanks straight to the point video

[@_Caddac]

No problem! I actually made a video on setting that up if you want to do it yourself: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnWcnqabotqjfNE

[@Darkdax2004]

What can i do if i want to downgrade the bios version (7.10 to 3.30) but it doest work

[@UltraJamZHD]

shit i dont it without formating my usb to fat32..... my usb will not pick up after my update ? is my usb stick useless now ?

[@iyannsantoss1925]

thanks bro

[@_Caddac]

Any time

[@williamhamilton400]

thanks mate

[@_Caddac]

You're welcome!

[@lisawilliams9363]

I am trying to install Lenovo Bios. I already have the BIOS files on my USB. I am aware of the Lenovo Bios utility but when I download it on my laptop, it tries to install on there. I want the Bios update on my desktop. How do I write it so it will install from usb drive G? D:\windows\system32> G: filename.exe ?

[@MichaelHowe-Rezboy211]

How do you move you zip file to your usb

[@SyntheticMM22]

how do i back up bitlockr key thats what it tells me once i click on th File in the ez flash 3

[@johnj3249]

how can you updat bios if your bios is corrupt and you can't get a viodeo on your monitor?

[@lostexpert8237]

Hey! Great video man. I’m just wondering if I’m supposed to download the latest BIOS update or the one it sais currently on my BIOS version. The site I got the motherboard from said something like this in the guide and it’s just made me uncertain. MSI MPG X570 Gaming Edge WIFI is my motherboard. Thank you 🙏

[@_Caddac]

Latest BIOS is the one you're going to want to go with.

[@lostexpert8237]

@@_Caddac woah super fast reply. Thanks dude! :)

[@iFindEvil]

Tq

[@carlito689]

my pc is stuck at the press f2 to start bios any reason?

[@marktsarenko392]

So I’m stuck in bios and tried this but apparently I need os so this sucks

[@mickeyflanagan4019]

Will a 1GB flash drive work?

[@Unmasking200AD]

Whats the name of the site kindly

[@theasiandestructor8801]

So I just finished building my first pc and everything works and runs I just need to install the bios update and install an os. I have a ASUS Tuf Gaming X570-Plus (Wi-Fi) motherboard. Do I have to delete that one file when installing on the USB Drive or does it not matter?

[@_Caddac]

the BIOS file should be the only thing on the USB to avoid any issues.

[@TheMusicalwatch]

I managed to update BIOS but still no Resizable Bar option in it. Oh well

[@colinkostyk1873]

i dont make it to the bios after plugging it in turning it on

[@MaxVerstegen1637]

whenever i try to update it, it just reboots my pc and nothing changes

[@drewbroff]

I love you

[@_Caddac]

No, I love you.

[@SniperBraeGaming]

Mines just showing g fat default no 32

[@longxiong496]

I keep crashing on my third moBO now

[@gilagassi]

I have the asus rog strix g17 model G712LW-EV088T . During the bios update my laptop shut down and when I powered it on there was a black screen with the message: please follow the steps below to recover your bios. I followed the instructions with the flash drive. When I put the usb flash drive in my laptop nothing happens. The same black screen with the message. How can I fix this? Thanks. I don't have the bios renamer option.

[@_Caddac]

Hey sorry but laptops are an entirely different beast, with something this new your best bet is to contact ASUS.

[@rickybobby9048]

Wait so you deleted the application file from your usb before you plug it in to the comp your updating?

[@_Caddac]

No, you delete the file renamer, not the BIOS file itself

[@gammarui1392]

i need the BIOS web site link(:

[@judahclark9448]

I got a cpu upgrade and didn’t know I have to bios update for it to be compatible so I’m wondering if I’d be able to do this with a different laptop and somehow transfer it over.

[@_Caddac]

You can download the bios and prep the USB on a different computer for sure.

[@_Caddac]

Sorry, I misread your message. Because you have an incompatible CPU you won't be able to get into the BIOS. Unless you have BIOS flashback on your motherboard, you will be unable to update it without a compatible CPU. I have a video on how to do flashback if your motherboard supports it.

[@yuko1071]

@@_CaddacI’m in the same situation. Could I update my bios with my old cpu then change it

[@_Caddac]

@yuko1071 yes you can.

[@yuko1071]

@@_Caddac I also have a USB 3.2 hard drive for the bios update Is that fine?

[@m4hd1forghan14]

nice

[@dragon1v]

I have the rename folder and I did what you said but It still wont pop up the cap file

[@_Caddac]

You can manually rename the file as well

[@ErinLewisFudge]

When I start up the computer it has a flash of blue for less than a second and then a little bit of screen glitch and then starts normally. This happens just before the window logins appears, why is this and how can I fix it?

[@Ruyicosta]

seeing this 2 years later and recognising the symptoms as a potential remote hacking. Did you input your passcode and then lose control of your system?

[@wike1138]

I keep getting this is not a proper boot file

[@michaelh6309]

Hey I have the exact same motherboard as you. Quick question did you put the drive in the bios usb port up top on the back i/o shield? Or did you just use any of the other usb ports?

[@_Caddac]

I always use the BIOS port at the back to minimize possible failure points.

[@michaelh6309]

@@_Caddac Thank You

[@michaelh6309]

Another if you do not mind. When I extracted the newest bios 4402 and used the BIOSRenamer it removes the .CAP in the Name. I added .CAP to the name and ran BIOSRenamer again and it showed C7HWIFI.CAP.CAP will convert to C7HWIFI.CAP. Name shows up again as C7HWIFI. It shows that it is a .CAP file TYPE. Did this happen to you as well?

[@_Caddac]

Make sure that in your file explorer you go to the view tab and check the "File Name Extensions" in the show hide section. Extensions are probably hidden for you currently.

[@michaelh6309]

@@_Caddac Thank You again that was it.

[@duartemachado9689]

this still doesnt explain how to do it for a seperate pc im having an isue where the pc witch needs bios update in not the same manufacturer as the pc i have runing and intend to load the usb with the driver so i cant run the manufacturers setup or theyr steps as it just says program not suported by current system

[@Ruyicosta]

same! i downloaded a lenovo BIOS update file using an HP, then conveted the files into ISo format, then transferring it to USB, so i can update on the lenovo before it logs in. But the converter refuses to convert the exe file into ISO.

[@AbitMothy]

When I open ez flash 3 it doesn’t ask me for internet download or storage device

[@_Caddac]

What does it show?

[@tyswo]

I’m trying to do this to update my motherboard because of the motherboard that I have and when I try to download it always gives me access denied so I can’t even download the bios update

[@tyswo]

It’s a new build and it won’t post because so need this bios update it’s a gigabyte z390 aorus ultra

[@_Caddac]

The website is giving you access denied? Which motherboard?

[@Tharanaaaaaaaaa]

What happen if we didn't format it without fat32 ??

[@UltraJamZHD]

i didnt do it and now i dont think my pc can recognise it LOL :( i think i need a new usb stick

[@foskr4]

Hi, on my usb i’ve got a system volume information folder and i can’t get rid of it? What do i do?

[@_Caddac]

go to your windows search and find "create and format hard disk partitions". use that to delete the partition on the USB and format the USB as one entire partition instead.

[@foskr4]

Caddac Gaming Thank you i’ll try that - does it matter if i try update bios with it on the usb?

[@_Caddac]

Yeah, the USB should be entirely empty with only the BIOS cap file.

[@foskr4]

Caddac Gaming Thank you

[@architsonawane9348]

Can this method work on Lenovo laptop ?

[@_Caddac]

Laptops can be a little different depending on the year and manufacturer. If it's a more recent Lenovo laptop you can use the Vantage app to update your BIOS within windows.

[@DudleyIntelligence]

Selected file is not a proper BIOS is the problem I rammed into. :(

[@_Caddac]

Ensure you downloaded the correct file and renamed it properly.

[@RASTAZOMBIES]

Hey what if my usb can’t do FAT32 will it still work??

[@_Caddac]

No, BIOS should always be loaded on a FAT32 format.

[@andresjc502]

Can I do this on a new pc ?, no window 10 installed yet

[@_Caddac]

Yes. You just need to be able to enter the BIOS

[@andresjc502]

i did , it worked good, , but it worked the same that Showed in ur other video, , when I downloaded the most recently bios from asus website Is ( bios version 1402 / 2022/04/06 , ) but when I enter the bios it says , BIOS VERSION 1/27/2022 i don’t see the # 1402

[@jmarks3980z]

Can you install other drivers this way? Like lan and wi fi drivers? Thanks

[@_Caddac]

No, drivers are at the OS level so you need to do it after booting into Windows/Linux

[@TijmenFaas]

ok i have a problem i changed my bios to a wrong bios. So now I want to go back to the previous bios. Only have my system file also delite is there still a possibility to resuscitate my laptop. It is a Acer Aspire VX-591G-78J8

[@_Caddac]

With laptops, the best course of action is to contact Asus directly and see if they can help you.

[@VakidaGaming]

Is it possible to do this if it doesn’t post?

[@_Caddac]

No, the only way to update BIOS without the board posting is if your board supports some kind of BIOS flash feature like I go over here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3_dZamCndCUhpI

[@acoolxss2496]

Is 1GB enough for Bios update?

[@_Caddac]

1GB should be more than enough.

[@trinidadzamora7978]

I need help

[@JoshFromBeyond]

I've searched for this type of tutorial through multiple sources and every one says to check your current version but doesn't explain why it's important.

[@_Caddac]

It's always important to know what version of software you are on before upgrading so that you can find out what is changing from your current version to the one you're updating to. If you're multiple versions behind there may be a handful of features added or changed since that you will want to look at after updating.

[@suttle_writeups]

Does it work if boot menu and bios is not opening

[@_Caddac]

No, this only works if your computer posts. If your motherboard has a flashback feature you can follow this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3_dZamCndCUhpI If not you have to get it to post before you can update.

[@suttle_writeups]

Hi iam mohit verma I have a lenovo g580 6 month back i install Ubuntu 20 and 2 weeks before i want to install windows but wont able to access bios and boot menu. Then read about grub loader then tried several attempts use all the tactics to boot from pendrive but it boot all linux distro but can't windows. The problem is 1 week before i was using elementary os and its been good . But few days i restart my laptop and it stuck on bios page and Lenovo logo is appearing after that it shows black screen and nothing happen . I noticed the fans slowly slowly increase speed.

[@bnmrtl8358]

how you reupdated your setting?? at 5:25

[@_Caddac]

Keep track of any settings you had changed before the update and then you manually have to go in and change them again.

[@bnmrtl8358]

@@_Caddac ok thanks

[@megaxenu753]

the download from dell is a .exe file

[@clouddripzy4443]

Every time I do it it says it is an improper bios

[@_Caddac]

How many versions are between the current BIOS and the one you are planning to update to? Somebody else mentioned they had to do a few of the intermediate ones first. Typically if it says "selected file is not a proper BIOS!" it's because you didn't rename the CAP file or you're downloading the wrong one.

[@clouddripzy4443]

@@_Caddac It's fine now because I got the whole thing fixed anyways

[@_Caddac]

Glad to hear!

[@ozymandias1389]

Where do I plug the usb into my pc?

[@_Caddac]

Any USB port on the motherboard but if there is one specifically labeled BIOS it's a good idea to use that one.

[@ozymandias1389]

@@_Caddac oh okay tysm

[@BamAdam]

My USB isn't showing up in the BIOS. I have it inserted, and it doesn't show me that the USB with the CAP file is there when trying to update via USB.

[@_Caddac]

Did you make sure to have it in the correct usb port marked for the BIOS? And you formatted it properly beforehand?

[@BamAdam]

@@_Caddac I formatted it, but how do I know what USB port to use? I don't see one that's marked for BIOS.

[@_Caddac]

Check your manual and it will likely mention a particular port you should use.

[@_Caddac]

Also make sure the CAP file is the right name

[@BamAdam]

@@_Caddac I did use the BIOS Renamer to change the name, but nothing happened. It is a CAP file, but the name didn't change. I'm also going to have to look up the manual. I think Asus should have it on their website.

[@Kevin-ir2cs]

How do you do this when you can't access the BIOS

[@_Caddac]

If your board has a BIOS flashback of some sort it would allow you to update the BIOS without posting into the BIOS. I did a walkthrough kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3_dZamCndCUhpI

[@ChirstInTheDistance]

Who's here because of the tuf x570 pro which you have to update through bios flashback on the motherboard, because they got one that wasn't already preflashed with latest bios for ryzen 95900x. Because I am.

[@_Caddac]

If you want to use BIOS Flashback I have a video specifically for that which may be better help kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3_dZamCndCUhpI

[@ChirstInTheDistance]

@@_Caddac Thank's man, that helps a lot.

[@tf-legend_bendy8927]

only thing i dont know is that what manyfactury my motherboard is

[@lolidemon3163]

If its a prebuilt computer u can look in one of the system settings, if u built it urself u should look up how to find it online, plenty of sites tells u how

[@Dhruvnater456]

I have updated bios. But at reboot I get "CPU fan error"

[@_Caddac]

Is your CPU fan plugged into the CPU fan header?

[@Dhruvnater456]

@@_Caddac Yes I just checked now CPU fan is running

[@_Caddac]

No, not that it's running. That it's plugged into the CPU fan header specifically.

[@Dhruvnater456]

@@_Caddac Yes it's plugged in correctly

[@Dhruvnater456]

It's working now. I've been able to boot the pc without CPU fan error. I changed CPU speed low limit from 200rpm to ignore then it worked

[@felixir7368]

im watching this in 2023 😆

[@moises1228]

Mine doesnt see the cap file

[@_Caddac]

Did you make sure to format the USB and rename the CAP file?

[@moises1228]

@@_Caddac i got it to work i plugged it into a usb 3.0 port and switched to a 2.0 and it seemed to work and i was able tp update bios

[@_Caddac]

Glad to hear it.

[@Seufert8]

My bios said not a bios file??? UGH

[@_Caddac]

Did you properly rename the file?

[@Seufert8]

@@_Caddac Yes, I got it figured out apparently a different mobo

[@LilShepherdBoy]

Jesus loves you : ) Thank you for the video sir : )

[@shuaizu9100]

What if it's exe and not cap

[@_Caddac]

It has to be a cap file.

[@shuaizu9100]

@@_Caddac My laptop does not provide cap files, only exe. And the bios does not have any form of flashing or installing feature.

[@_Caddac]

Laptops are an entirely different situation, you'd have to check your user manual if it's even possible for you to update the BIOS.

[@shuaizu9100]

@@_Caddac There's no way to turn the exe into installation media? Like how the windows 10 install media (exe) can be burned to a usb for boot.

[@_Caddac]

No, I don't know what that exe is or what it's for.