MSI BIOS Update ALL Boards with Flash BIOS Button - Without a CPU or with one!

[@KLEEBZTECH]

If you find the video useful and would like to tip you can buy me some coffee. It is greatly appreciated! ko-fi.com/kleebztech. But even if you don't we will still try to answer as many comments as possible. Thanks for watching.

[@winglover32]

hi i have a question im building my first pc i bought a msi z790 edge wifi the box says it supports 13th gen will i still need to update before building my pc?

[@KLEEBZTECH]

@@winglover32 hard to say for sure. The board may support it but need updates to the BIOS. What you can do is look on the support page for the site and see if the CPU you are going to be using is supported and what BIOS is required. It should be under the compatibility section of the support page for your motherboard. I know for mine it is under the Results column and will show a zip file name which that name shows the BIOS version.

[@davidjames4583]

Awesome vid but is it the same steps if Windows is already installed ??

[@KLEEBZTECH]

@@davidjames4583 same either new or not.

[@c.c0767]

should i put everything in my pc . like build it and not connect my monitor yet before doing the bios

[@angrycupra8636]

You are the only dude that got this whole process right, no one else ever stated I had to change the name of the file to MSI.ROM I wasted 2 hours of my life because other people and MSI are TROLLING pc builders.

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Glad to have helped. If only before you wasted the 2 hours. Funny thing is that someone else questioned that step just the other day on here.

[@gcasper9191]

Seconded. No one explained that to me and after hours of trying I stumbled across this video, the fans sound into action for the first time and I already knew we was on to a winner. Cheers

[@twitch_freshd18]

If i have a asus mainboard i have to name it asus.rom?

[@atlantic_love]

@@twitch_freshd18 You should name it asses.rom (look up funny video about ASUS laptop involving two women in a bar) :D

[@motohooligan017]

No one trolled you lol, Your trying to flash your BOIS either without a CPU or without a compatible CPU, the MSI Video and other videos are designed to teach people who want to Update BOIS using already compatible software, Hence why when the do it the Download on the same PC where they are updating.

[@bla_ank]

This guide is infinitely more useful than MSI's sad explanation of their own function, thank you

[@clintsolomon4099]

You included some crucial steps other guides left out, pulling the file to the top level and renaming it, keeping the PC turned off while doing it, letting it sit for a bit. In the middle of my update now. Thanks for a thorough guide!

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Thanks. Always worry I missed something.

[@openNAn00r]

I cant believe MSI even leaves out those steps, been stuck for a couple days now and watched a lot of videos and articles then this guy comes in like a boss. nicely done making a perfect video +respect

[@CantTreadOnMe]

Wow im so glad I found this video before attempting it. Im still confused though about whether to power on my pc via psu to do the first bios update? I have everything in the tower fully put together, I just haven't turned it on yet cuz im worried about messing something up so I wanna get my steps in order and give myself best odds at doing it right first time. Should I start the pc at least once b4 doing my bios update? Do I turn my psu power on when doing bios update cuz I got everything connected so im confused about that.

[@SolidNatePhones]

​@@CantTreadOnMeyou don't power it on

[@omnivos]

X670E. Powered on by itself after holding flash button. It shut itself down and rebooted after about 3-5 minutes.

[@Agentshadowolf]

I never realize you could do this, this is really a lifesaver for when you get motherboards that may not support the newest CPUs that need a BIOS update but you don't have another older CPU to put in there to get the update. I got a brand new MSI motherboard for my new build and I did this exact same procedure thanks to this video and everything updated and worked perfectly.

[@JustAnotherBeardedMetalHead]

Not done a build in years, had been ripping my hair out trying to figure out why I couldn't post. You sir have saved me from rage quitting tonight. Kudos to you

[@JustAnotherBeardedMetalHead]

Alas, I'm still getting the same red light.. new usb, try again 😅

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Did you get it updated?

[@JustAnotherBeardedMetalHead]

@@KLEEBZTECH Nope, turns out my board was DoA, had to get a replacement aha. But all issues are now resolved and I can breathe happy again

[@Jason-zu7pl]

Just wanted to say thanks for this guide! Very helpful as I was going through this process for the first time. Had to use a second USB stick, as the first one didn't work, but once I did that it was smooth sailing!

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Great to hear! Yeah those USB drives can be a pain.

[@aerohcss]

Works on AM5 with install processor & etc. No need to restart Flash boot many times and get black screen again and again. Man you are the best!

[@legacy4787]

Did it fix black screens for you ? Because sometimes my pc boots sometimes it don’t i tried cmos reset everything

[@TheWuzzleBuzzle]

You ARE A GOAT!!!! 10 hours of trying to figure out from other content creators on this. You are just a GOAT!

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Actually my goat Tego was the GOAT. 😉

[@tempeson]

Thank you for this video! It had been quite a few years since I built a PC and I was getting all turned around with the tons of forum posts out there. I'm 'flashed' and up and running now. And you are 'liked' and 'subscribed'!

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Very welcome!

[@friedchicken309]

Omg I had no idea the PC was supposed to be off when you press the BIOS flash button. I've been pulling my hair out the past 2 days trying to troubleshoot this. Thank you so much!

[@JohnEisele-u7n]

well, even if this doesnt work, youve earned a sub. ive tried for 2 days to get this process to work, found your video by chance, and youre the only one ive had tell me to lay the file out that way, everyone else just says unzip it and rename it, not pull the individual bios file and rename it. and when i hit the button, it flashed like always, but the file transfer light on the usb came on this time and a diag light on the board came on thats never come on before. cheers man, thanks

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Hope it all worked!

[@TheKIWIGOLD]

I had so many problems to get into my bios. with this it was a piece of cake. thank you buddy!

[@KLEEBZTECH]

You are very welcome. 👍

[@roadrunner3281]

Not too shabby of a video. I am building out a new PC using the MSI MPG Z790 Carbon and will be using an I9=13900 Raptor (13th Gen) CPU. Even though the board states 12/13th Gen ready, I decided to flash the BIOS after looking that the BIOS update frequency on MSI's support page for the motherboard, every couple of months. Typically motherboards don't have the latest firmware revision, and depending the particular scenario, it may or may not matter if you first flash it before inserting the CPU, RAM, etc. The only time I would think it would necessary is if you're installing a new gen of CPU, then having the current BIOS revision would matter. I just put the MB on the box, hooked up the motherboard power cable, and only used one CPU power cable, even though there are 2 CPU power connect ports -- I'll use both when I'm assembling it into my tower case. A few points to mention: - I used an older USB 2.0 thumb drive that lights up when being accessed that way I can tell if the motherboard flashing process is accessing it. A USB 3.0 would probably work too. Make sure to format it with FAT32. - After downloading the appropriate BIOS update file from MSI's website, make sure you Extract All (uncompress) the .zip file. Then I would recommend to look in File Explorer at the View settings tab, and make sure Details, File name extensions are ticked. - Fully rename the uncompressed BIOS update file to MSI.ROM and copy it to the now formatted, empty USB drive. - There is a USB port labeled on my motherboard for MFLASH which is where I inserted the USB drive into. - I powered on the PSU, verified the motherboard had power and then pressed the labeled Flash BIOS button. It started blinking and I also noticed the USB drive was being accessed. - Ultimately the LED for the Flash BIOS button stopped blinking and went off. Total time took around 6 to 7 minutes of time. I won't know for 100% certainty if it it worked until I get my system fully assembled and a monitor hooked up -- still waiting on the CPU to show up, but I'm assuming the processes did work.

[@SolidNatePhones]

And did it work?

[@Onewa]

This video, and all the comments you've been leaving below, have been extremely helpful! Perfectly straight-forward information. Love it! Thank you!

[@KLEEBZTECH]

You are very welcome.

[@nelsonpresley9136]

I had no clue that the MSI.ROM step was so important, wasted so much time just throwing the bios update file in the thumbstick, thanks!

[@yavuzkoc41]

Thank you brother, you saved my life. I wrote MSI ROM from other people, I tried different situations, it didn't work, only the point you put together solved the problem. MSI.ROM, thank you. Thank you.

[@KLEEBZTECH]

You are welcome

[@24321619]

You need a full stop after MSI.

[@MakoBunny]

Thank you so much! Better than MSI's video on the topic. First time building a PC and didn't want to bother with BIOS by the time I got everything up and running. Or at least not as much.

[@oozygoop1373]

This is my first build. So I’m starting with the bios update. Seems simple enough. Great video.

[@thatstreaminbdoee.7985]

First-time builder here ! I'm putting bios and Windows 10 OEM Pro 64-bit on 2 different USB drives.

[@ballywayne]

Dude!!!! Thank you! After toiling over my MOBO manual and other online posts, your video finally told me the info I needed. Everything else I looked at left out/didn't explain in detail the need to pull the file to the top directory or the need to not turn the PC on before you press the Flash BIOS button. You are an absolute lifesaver. Wish I could give you more than just a like and a sub.

[@grandpa2383]

Bought a new motherboard, MSI Pro Z690-a WiFi DDR4, and after all assembly a red burning LED on the mourning board. After a lot of searching, I came to you very helpful video. After seeing, done as you describe and the problems were solved. I never thought of this. Certainly not with just the motherboard.🥰

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Good to hear it worked for you. 👍

[@jeroeniemans]

This guide helped me. A 4GB drive was accepted. A 32gb NOT with fat32

[@73200grandison]

My god you’re a life saver, been trying for hours to see what’s wrong with my bios update. I kept turning on my pc

[@KLEEBZTECH]

That would make things more difficult for sure. lol. Glad you got it all figured out.

[@kendey9928]

i've finished building my pc yesterday at around midnight and for the past 12 hours I have been trying to install windows and/or to update my bios i have 2 hours of sleep I'm extremly tired but thanks to you I've finally made some progress and I might be able to download windows soon ! (I'm having a lot of issue and I'm trying every single solution out there wish me luck)

[@jamikin]

Tysm dude, i was strugling so much with this. This is my first time building a pc and my mobo is 690series msi mobo and my cpu is 13th gen even tho supported needs still bios update to work and ive been scartching my head allday how to do it and watching videos about it and now finally i see the bios flash button light flashing.

[@lexwaldez]

Super helpful. I can't stress enough how important it is to use a quality USB drive that has a flashing LED so you know if it's processing or not.

[@markchurch5273]

Thanks mate. After many videos ive watched on you tube. You answered my question in the first 12 seconds. Top video mate.

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Glad I could help 👍

[@therealmrsmall]

This was a very helpful video thank you! For me, after the bios button stopped blinking and the MOBO went thru a couple power cycles...some lights and fans continued to stay on and never shutoff.

[@thejayrush]

The ONLY tutorial that actually worked! Thank you so much!!!! You are a life saver

[@KLEEBZTECH]

You're welcome!

[@KeeseToast]

This guide worked perfectly for my MSI MAG Mortar B650m Mainboard. Thank you!

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Very welcome!

[@kodiakrl1094]

Amazing video. The z690 manual doesn’t tell all of these steps. Thanks man. Keep it up!

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Yeah they don't give lots of details. Thanks for the feedback.

[@zedalvea841]

First build. Was running into issues. This vid helped me realize that the zip was not the file I was suppose to rename... I needed to extract it first. Thank you!!!

[@KLEEBZTECH]

You are very welcome. Often times it's the little details we overlook. Good luck on the build!

[@SolidNatePhones]

​@@KLEEBZTECHagree. Need those details.

[@07Review]

This is the best video out there, every time I do update my bios I use your method, thanks and GOD BLESS YOU!!!

[@KLEEBZTECH]

You're welcome!

[@vshady01]

This video literally described every little step goddamn good job

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Thanks!

[@deviatixn2202]

My 128mb usb was in FAT (not FAT32) and i had 3 blinks (error), thank you, man!

[@Nickj408]

Im subscribing due to this exact video. Explained everything and made it simple . Thank you !

[@whatmusiciwant]

this was by far the most helpful video I found for this process. Liked and subbed.

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Glad it helped!

[@MB-vi6wm]

Absolutely brilliant video. Made my b450 bios update a breeze. Thank you!

[@natemoore4916]

Thanks! You made this process so easy for me. Awesome explanation

[@KLEEBZTECH]

You're welcome!

[@KrazyWorldWars]

Thanks. This helped me update my bios for new rig which I am building with my 8 years old. Merry Christmas!

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Love it! Start them while they are young. Merry Christmas!

[@KrazyWorldWars]

@Kleebz Tech thanks again. Quick note, it rebooted my mobo so ended up flashing the bios again because I thought it should turn it off after the flash. So I reflashed it again, saw the light flashing, saw the reboot, and left it running it several mins before turning the psu off. Will build the rig tonight with the kiddo and report back if I run into any issues.

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Just be certain that when it reboots it's not doing some other sort of update. I have run into cases where after flashing the BIOS it goes into another update process on boot before getting to the bios.

[@vidyoyo]

Belated thank you for this video. Same mobo and I was having some trouble going off a different video. Followed your process steps by the letter and got everything to work. Thank you and subscribed.

[@_ROCAZ]

Definitely the most helpful video on this topic. Absolutely great! 👍🏻

[@marcocirulli6126]

Thank you so much, I bought a msi tomahawk used and it din't work, after the bios uptade it works properly. But the first time I did the update without rename the file it didn't works, after watching your video i renamed the file and all was good. Thank you

[@andrewkelley1323]

Thank you for this. This is exactly what I was looking for and was able to flash my bios thanks to your video specifically. Subsribed.

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Glad to hear. And thanks for subscribing. But don't worry if you change your mind since our content has changed to more AI focused content.

[@BallisticSollution]

Thanks, this helped a lot. Especially when my USB drive did not work. Tried flashing three times and just got flashing for a few seconds then everything turned off. Tried another USB stick and it work perfectly. Cheers!

[@pulidillo]

Worked great with my B550M PRO-VDH WIFI. Thanks!!

[@07Review]

Simple and awesome, better than the MSI video., GOD BLESS YOU!!!

[@EOJ219]

Just want to say thank you as a noob to pc's in general you made this incredibly easy! 👌👌👌👌

[@KLEEBZTECH]

You're very welcome!

[@smokesomekeefelbandido2184]

Just ordered This msi mpg z690 Force wifi with i7-13700kf hope i Make This work👌 Nice video

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Thanks. Good luck with the build.

[@MannyCalaveras]

Thank you for the thorough walk through.

[@Mon1dawg]

I forgot to turn PSU on 😂 Anyways ty for such useful video, everything clear and work

[@KyaYaarChintu]

Thanks a million for this short and helpful video , just now done with updating bios Thank you ❤

[@SpaceManLW]

Sent my original mobo back for bios boot loop and was nervous about doing this to the new one (MSI MPG X570s edge wifi) - 5 hours no progress; most if not all post left out a few critical parts that you included in your video. Clear instructions, although slightly different from mine - still great. Used a friends computer to get the bios update, followed your instruction and I’m now mid way through the update (at least I think). It stated itself up after the 3 second press followed but the flashes on the bios button, about 5 mins and it shut down, but booted back up. I’m leaving it as is until it does something else lol. still having boot issues tho, specifically cpu ez debug led. Hong cpu isn’t toast all of a sudden, would be my luck tho 😅

[@SolidNatePhones]

Did u figure this out? I'm having the cpu led light issue and nothing on monitor

[@SpaceManLW]

@@SolidNatePhones nah unfortunately my cpu seems to be toast; not sure that this works or doesn’t - sorry brotha

[@SpaceManLW]

@@SolidNatePhones RMA the board if possible - I’d do the same for your cpu - it’s usually a pretty accurate indication the cpu itself is the issue, before you go tinkering and potentially cause more damage I’d consider trying a totally different cpu altogether - you can sometimes call the manufacturer and explain to them the situation, hopefully they send you one of their low end cpus to test for free - also if make sure to tell them to update the bios for you before sending back the new/repaired mobo

[@legenddave6173]

As for now, I have the same issue. Screen not showing anything and the cpu led is on. But my cpu was having zero issues on my old mainboard and I also put an older cpu on the new board, which is making the problems rn. Both of them do not run. But on the other mainboard, no issue. Also bios update is not working for me. Could maybe be the usb stick?

[@weeooh1]

Couldnt be simpler or clearer. Thanks.

[@KLEEBZTECH]

You're welcome!

[@Chefe2k]

Good Video. All these steps are also explained in the Motherboard Manual.

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Manual? Who reads manuals? 😂

[@1320J]

Cant remember if this was in the video but i changed the allocation to 4096 for my flash drive, it did not work before this. Thanks for the quick tutorial!

[@KLEEBZTECH]

I have tried multiple different allocation options and doesn't seem to be a factor as far as I can tell. Sometimes just a reformat is enough for it to work.

[@1320J]

@@KLEEBZTECH same flash drive and formatted each time, could be just a hiccup with this drive

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Probably. But it does show how picky these things are.

[@martnrs5]

Thank you, great tutorial with step by step instructutions :)

[@KLEEBZTECH]

You are welcome!

[@07Review]

Amazing video and easy-to-use, better than the MSI tutorial, GOD BLESS YOU!!!

[@jadamjones1]

By far, it's the best video. Thank you!

[@KLEEBZTECH]

You're very welcome!

[@Grina32]

Struggling with this process right now. MSI B650 Tomahawk Wifi and AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D. I was warned that I would most likely need to update the bios for compatibility with the CPU. Following these steps precisely, repeatedly, all I get is a white blinking light that never seems to end. Goes well past the 5-7 minute estimated timeframe. I’ve also got the red CPU and yellow DRAM LED Debug lights lit up on my motherboard.

[@CantTreadOnMe]

Can I use the msi thumbdrive that came with my board and format it to erase whatever files Msi put on them to update my bios? Or should it be a brand new clean thumbdrive? I dont know if everything will be truly erased on it which is what im thinking about and idk if I will mess up my bios using that thumbstick? My first build and I got it all built and gonna power it on for first time to do bios windows 11 etc. so I wanna have all my ducks in a row. Also im a little confused about when you said if you have everything connected you do not wanna power on the psu during this process at 4:37? So do I follow the same steps except dont turn my psu on? I have my entire build put together and everything plugged in to their respective places on mobo and psu. Does this work without powering on my computer? I guess I dont understand. Id appreciate if you could help me with this cuz im scared. 😆 I havent booted it up yet at all so should I boot it at least once first to see if it "post" properly than shut it down and do bios update with no power? I have the bios usb port and flashback button on my mobo. I got the Tomahawk ddr4 wifi mobo but it's the MAG version. Thank you in advance.😮

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Yes use that USB. And you do turn on the power switch but never boot the computer while doing it.

[@CantTreadOnMe]

@@KLEEBZTECH Oh ok thank you. Great video btw, very straightforward I was just hung up on that 1 thing. 🙏

[@josiahjones5293]

Thanks a million worked flawlessly first try

[@babayaga5848]

in my case, i needed to clear CMOS and remove the bios batterie before the update for the process to work

[@roxy_xcxc6869]

😲my Bios keep on restarting & Restarting! Why & how to update Bios ! Video demo have ?

[@mumukus2684]

Very helpful thanks man!👌🏻

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Glad it helped!

[@kalidnasser8317]

Do i NEED to do this for z790 ddr5 with i5 13600k?

[@44Mikeramirez]

Is it normal for this to take longer than an hour? I’ve followed all the steps seemed to work but the light still haven’t gone out in about an hour now

[@KLEEBZTECH]

At this point I would assume it may or may not have worked and just switch it off. I know others have had the similar problem

[@KLEEBZTECH]

It shouldn't really take more than 15 minutes

[@UnkemptV2]

What should I name the file for an Asus Rog Maximus Z690 Hero motherboard??

[@KLEEBZTECH]

See our Asus video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqW8iYGbbpd9i5I

[@nastysoda9212]

thank you! So it will be fine to isntall the unsupported cpu in the motherboard, complete the pc build and do this after? It won't do any damagae to the motherboard or cpu?

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Should be good. Although I personally would do the update before if you can. Only reason being is if you have problems doing it it and the motherboard needs to be returned because it is defective or something you won't have to disassemble the PC

[@nastysoda9212]

@@KLEEBZTECH ok, I haven't installed anything yet, but will do it exactly as you've done in your video first. Thanks again!

[@JoshLathamMVC]

Can you update the bios if you have already installed the processor and don't want to go through the trouble of uninstalling it? Does it matter if the processor is installed or not?

[@KLEEBZTECH]

It can be done either way. Just be sure not to boot up the computer at any point. The power supply needs to be switched into the on position. When you press the button it will power up the board somewhat.

[@Nizon]

unlucky me I have the Z790-I and it does not have a flash button or drive signaling where the flash should go.

[@PaganWizard]

I have an MSI MPG X670E CARBON WIFI motherboard. I have the CPU, Ram, unformatted new m.2 hard drive, and case fans attached. I followed your instructions, and when I pressed the Flash Bios Button, it began flashing, along with the light on the USB drive, and all of the case fans lit up, and began spinning. After a few minutes, the Flash Bios Button stopped flashing, as did the USB drive, but everything else is still on, including the yellow and red lights that are on during bootup, and there is a C5 code showing on the board. I'll leave it alone for an hour or two to see if anything changes.

[@PanameraTurboSEHybrid]

I'm building my pc after 12 years. I don't have another pc at home, so I'd thought I'd try this method using my phone. I tried twice. First time with an old USB I had collecting dust in one of my drawers. Second time with the USB that came with the Tomahawk motherboard. For some reason, I was afraid to use that USB, but when I connected it, it had nothing stored in it. MSI must've given me a blank USB, or maybe it was for the purpose of downloading a new Bios file. I followed the steps in the video again. But the MB just had a slow flashing red light that's been going on nonstop, just like on the first try with the first USB. That stayed on. I fell asleep with it still flashing. So I gave up and will try when the computer is up and running, I hope. I don't think adding the file to the usb thumb drive by phone worked for me.

[@dolpoof2335]

Can we turn on a monitor to view the process? I won’t be able to tell when it’s done otherwise.

[@InternetInMemoriam]

Better than MSI's guide, thank you!

[@KLEEBZTECH]

You're welcome!

[@chonky2129]

In the middle of the process now. Best video by far. I actually have the bios flash light on my MB, will that turn off once it’s done? Cheers

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Most likely although I have found all motherboards can behave slightly different.

[@chonky2129]

@@KLEEBZTECH yeah I think mine keeps failing because I can’t find a usb drive that works. Light just stays on forever

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Does the USB light flash? I prefer USB with a light so I can tell if it is being accessed. If it only flashes for a few seconds then stops usually means it didn't like what it sees.

[@chonky2129]

@@KLEEBZTECH I finally did it lol. I used 6 different USB drives and it actually finally worked with a micro SD card into an adapter wtf lol. Thanks for your replies and guidance. You’ve helped tons of people. Edit: and yeah the flashing was exactly what you mentioned. When the light stayed solid it usually meant it failed.

[@KingTeppei]

Hello, This was a great tutorial and process explaining everything but I have came up with a problem so basically I used the usb I got with my motherboard and that usb made the motherboard turn on and there’s a red light flashing where the USB ports are I can see it through the side kind of so I’m not sure if it’s not working or not but after 7 minutes the lights all turn off and then turn back on except for the flashing red lights and my motherboard still has a red dot next to cpu so I’m not sure what to do now as well as I tried another usb that I got from Best Buy and I asked them if it would work with my pc and they said it would but when I tried it sadly didn’t so now I’m very confused on what to do. I was wondering if you could give me a quick explanation on what I should do if your not sure I might have to take it to Best Buy, the reason I’m saying Best Buy is that my cousin works there and she said that they have a very good team that’s helpful with stuff like this so yea. But I don’t wanna keep spending money so I just wanna Finnish this myself.

[@alessiodkj]

I need to download the latest version of the bios to support the 13th gen or to the version that says it is ready to support the 13th gen, for z690 edge wi fe ddr5

[@KLEEBZTECH]

I would usually go with the latest version since it includes everything from the previous updates.

[@alessiodkj]

@@KLEEBZTECH thanks my man

[@therealtnt3016]

Really appreciate the video - thank you:) I never updated the bios before I inserted all the components (including a new 13th gen i7) on my new Z690 Edge WIFI DDR 4 and keep getting a red CPU light blinking. Could not updating the bios be the issue? If so, should I remove all the components before I do the update? At the end of your video you say to not turn on the power if all the components are on the motherboard. Cheers

[@KLEEBZTECH]

You could look on the support page to find out if that CPU was not supported by early versions and might give you a clue but that is a good possibility. You do not need to remove the components. Just turn on the power supply but do not boot the computer at any point. You will just have the power supply in the on position so when you push the Flash BIOS button it will do the update.

[@therealtnt3016]

Thanks so much@@KLEEBZTECH. After about 5 1/2 minutes, the BIOS update took care of the red CPU light and was good to go:)

[@JamilMartínez-c8o]

how long is several minutes? nothing in my motherboard has lights and my usb doesnt have lights either and idk how long should i wait

[@Hartweizengriesspudding]

hey my guy, thank you so much! one question, can i leave the cpu in the socket for flashing the bios?

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Yes.

[@KLEEBZTECH]

@@nigelphillips7454 As I previously mentioned, you will want to get the bios update from the support page for your product. Believing that something is the right one is telling me that is not what you are doing. You could mess something up if not using the correct one. And please next time it is best to post a new comment instead of replying to an unrelated one since I am not likely to see it.

[@Magnus_Loov]

"If you are doing this with everything already connected you do not wanna power up the PC at this point"? Why? How can I flash the bios if I am not powering up the PC? I have RAM and SSD and CPU installed. What am i supposed to do? When am I supposed to be turn on that PSU? Or do you mean powering on with the actual on-button on the PC (case)?

[@KLEEBZTECH]

You turn on the power switch for the power supply only so you have power to the board. Do not press the power button on the PC.

[@sylvainleblanc5208]

Nice video, where can we buy your motherboard openframe case ?

[@KLEEBZTECH]

It is a test bench. You can find them in many places like Amazon. They are designed to make it easy to work on systems without needing to be in a case.

[@alexanderlenz2402]

Unfortunately, I could not use the FLASH button on the back of the mainboard. I had to take a USB stick and connect it to the computer (format it to FAT32), then I downloaded the file from the MSI website under BIOS files. I unzipped the zip folder and loaded it onto the USB stick without renaming it. Then I went into the BIOS under M-Flash and selected my USB stick with the file on it. (MSI B550 Gaming Plus)

[@vjeter3449]

i like the frame that you using can you share where i can get one! thank you

[@vetriligamvetrilingamnadar7171]

Thanking you for your valuable information

[@mosswareproaudio6328]

I am unclear on something here. I have a fully functional MSI board that has an older BIOS Vers. I want to update it. I have the file. This computer has been running for months now. DO I need to disconnect all the hard drives to flash the BIOS at this point? Can I just leave everything connected and with the Win10 Pro shut down, flash the BIOS from the rear? I would prefer not to remove the 5 drives at this point. I will if it is required.

[@KLEEBZTECH]

I've never had an issue. When you press the button it's only going to look in that specific USB port for the drive.

[@legenddave6173]

I followed every step. And tried with 3 different USB sticks. But none of them worked until now. Every time I press the Bios Button, it flashes 3 times, then it stays on. The pc starts up for a few seconds and then it shuts down again. Plus the CPU Debug LED is on. And nope, the CPU works. I tried it on an other system and it works flawless. Is the issue still the USB stick?

[@didier21years]

Can you help me out please,i bought the msi z790 and it turns on and turns off after a few seconds and there is no video.. I also using a new cpu. Should i flash my bios?

[@KLEEBZTECH]

You could check the support page for your motherboard in the bios section and see what the updates fix. That might give you an idea if it will help you. If it's a newer CPU there's a good chance that you may need to update it to support it.

[@didier21years]

@@KLEEBZTECH i pluged the usb and started the update with the usb blinking . And then i think the update finished and then the MOBO turned off and back on again but without the usb blinking. Should i wait until it turns off by itself?

[@KLEEBZTECH]

I would give it a little while just to be on the safe side.

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Sometimes they will come on and off multiple times.

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Honestly I usually press the button and if it looks like it's working after a few seconds I walk away for about a half hour or so.

[@BigCheeZe209]

I found this very helpful. Now give me a year to save up for the 4090, mobo, and cpu so I can remember how to do this process 🤣

[@KLEEBZTECH]

I would love a 4090... 😀

[@BigCheeZe209]

@KLEEBZTECH Wait till Q4 this year brotha. We will have our chance for an adorable and bad ass gpu

[@mydogispaws]

Can i use the usb drive for installing windows as well? Or can it only be used for the bios?

[@st4849]

Great video - but scary, as my USB drive doesn't have an activity LED. Apart from the use case when the BIOS needs to be flashed to support the CPU, is there any reason not to use a CPU + the M-Flash UI in BIOS instead? Thank you.

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Not really if that is what you prefer. I prefer this method myself.

[@st4849]

@@KLEEBZTECH Thank you.

[@coinpusherr1558]

what if you don't have CPU power cable? I thought that was for extra power for overclocking your CPU

[@howlingbeats2544]

The CPU power cable is necessary whether or not you're updating the BIOS or just using the computer normally.

[@coinpusherr1558]

@@howlingbeats2544 yes, I found it in my power supply wires, got it all updated with no problems. thanks..

[@binodynamic]

I’m going to be using this method to update the bios on MSI Pro x670-P wifi in preparation for 7800x3d. Is there a higher chance of it working on USB 2.0 flash drives rather than 3.0?

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Yes. I've always had best luck with lower capacity USB 2.0. But I will say I have had USB 3.0 work in some cases where 2.0 didn't work.

[@carterclough1009]

How did your update go with the MSI Pro x670-P wifi with the 7800x3d? I just bought these two and I saw the bios warning on the pc part picker site. From what I can tell from product pics, the x670 flash bios usb is a 3.0. Did it work for you?

[@twisted1077]

Excellent guide thx! I have the same board!

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Welcome. Have not used this one yet. Seems like a decent board.

[@dysnXO]

on Windows 11 it says exFAT (Default) is it fine?

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Sounds like your USB drive is larger than 32 GB. That is why you need a USB 32 GB or smaller since windows won't allow you to format FAT32 with larger USB drives

[@TotallyTubularJonathan]

Hey there’s no button on the 660 tomahawk

[@KLEEBZTECH]

If there's no button then most likely it is not supported.

[@brianwerner2787]

When it comes to choosing the latest update, you are talking about the latest non-beta update, right? For my motherboard, there are two betas that have been released sooner but the latest non-beta update was released back in '19.

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Usually I would avoid beta unless there is specifically something in that update you need. Usually you don't need to update the BIOS unless there's a specific reason

[@TheIsasin]

The Z590 Torpedo doesn't have a specific port labeled 'Flash BIOS,' but it is equipped with a Flash BIOS Button. Which USB port should I use?

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Double check the manual. When I have run into a board that doesn't have something on the back to label it usually it will tell you in the manual somewhere. Of course you can keep trying different ports to see which one it reads when you do it.

[@damirtrpcic5001]

most complete guide on this topic. MSI may hide their video and hire you