Q-Flash Gigabyte Motherboard BIOS Update Guide

[@mikaeo23]

Thank you for this. I was really intimidated by the SOP pdf that came when I downloaded the bios update files. This made it much more easily digestible, and it worked great for me

[@Juveenyle]

when i download the bios file and open the file location it has a webpage icon instead of txt or file icon any tips thx

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Can you see the file extension? If you can't see the file extension you would want to turn on view file extensions in your file explorer settings in windows. By default Windows does not show a file extension if it's a known file type. And if for some reason another file has been associated with a browser it will just show that browser icon instead.

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Technically the icon doesn't matter but you want to verify to make sure.

[@Juveenyle]

@@KLEEBZTECH thanks I ended up getting the version that came out before the latest for some reason when I put it on my thumb drive it wasn’t showing up data it was on there but no memory changed but with the other they showed up normally. Everything worked out can’t say I didn’t crap myself a little once my pc was turning on after the update went through 😅 thx anyways

[@Hellaboy5]

Ugh that's the wrong button...wrong whole. Great intro lol! Didn't know to use this option thank you!

[@CrazyhorseDK]

Q-Flash is easy to use Q-Flash plus though on motherboard hasnt worked on any of my previous 5 boards from them

[@billzidis2656]

So many different directions online. Can i ask please, do i need to rename the file or that's only if you do it directly from flash bios button ? Or should i just connect the usb on the bios port,turn on the motherboard using only the 2 power cables and do it from the visual menu? Any asnwer will help for sure.

[@KLEEBZTECH]

If you are using the flash BIOS button then it must be renamed. Otherwise if doing this way in the BIOS interface you do not. But if you want to do it this way you need to have the PC built and able to boot into the BIOS. We do have a video for the flash BIOS method as well here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eabNiKyqo9qKiMk

[@junglejon74]

Thank you. How do you update the backup bios?

[@thomassvevo]

I upgraded to the 7800X3D and am using the X670 Aorus Elite AX motherboard. I've updated BIOs on other boards a bunch of times before but I was having such trouble getting the USB to show up in the Q-Flash menu so I could select it and continue with the update. Turns out all I had to do was go back to the home screen and just save and exit while the USB stick was plugged in and had the bios file on it. Once I opened the BIOs again and went to the Q-Flash menu after the restart, I could see the file and select it. Hope this helps anyone searching for answers!

[@BIGWojo68]

Wow! Very helpful video! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

[@KLEEBZTECH]

You're welcome!

[@WCGwkf]

Worked perfectly, got my 14th gen operating

[@extinctiongr5210]

I get a message saying “ invalid Bios Image “ Z490 Gaming X GIGABYTE

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Have you verified you are using the correct BIOS file?

[@extinctiongr5210]

@@KLEEBZTECH yes sir

[@DihelsonMendonca]

But, if there's a problem during the bios update, can't you simply press that button on the board ( mine is z790 Aorus elite AX ), and it returns the factory bios ? I thought these bios update problems had been solved decades ago. My goodness ! 😮😮😮

[@KLEEBZTECH]

It would be nice if that was a standard feature on all boards.

[@LilyGR]

You can also press End key for q flash

[@Yuenix]

thank you brother , you explained it quick and convient and straight to the point 😁 ty my brother 👍😎

[@KLEEBZTECH]

You are very welcome.

[@mak81]

You forgot to mention that you have to "load optimized defaults">"save and exit" just right after you first install the new bios, in order to get things right...

[@MeditationMusicShooting]

I have gigabyte z790 UD AX motherboard with i7 13700k, ddr5 5200mhz ram. recently I bought a WD sn850x 1tb nvmv ssd, after install it its showing in device manager or disk management, but in the bios msg showing there is no nvmv ssd. I try update bios but problem same. I create a partition in disk manager or try to install window 11 in new nvmv ssd. window install in new sd or work well with all software. but still in the bios msg showing there is no nvmv ssd. any idea how to fix it ???

[@cantseeneedcaps]

MY Z390 BIOS HAS ME LOCKED OUT FROM DOING UPDATES, EVERYTIME I TRY TO USE Q-FLASH IT GIVES ME A "MOTHERBOARD LOCKED" SOMETHING ABOUT IT DOESN'T RECONIZE IT

[@owished2880]

What if i dont have the option FAT32 and only exFAT32

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Most likely means you are using a USB drive over 32GB. Windows will not give you the option with one that large. If you know how, you can create just a 32GB partition and then format but I find the smaller USB drives are more reliable for this sort of thing.

[@t1000android]

Does anyone know if X670 AORUS ELITE AX has dual BIOS or not? I can't find any thing on the web :(

[@lukemorgan3368]

This video is Professional Grade 👍🏻 gained a like and a sub!

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Well thanks for the compliment! Glad to help.

[@lillucky4967]

Mine says "can't read file" when I go to start

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Make sure it is the correct file. May want to try again from the start in case of a corrupt file.

[@jamescerone]

Thank you SO much for this

[@KLEEBZTECH]

No problem 😊

[@dusormanob5864]

i can't enable xmp profile on my gigabyte b660m mobo. after enabling its showing black screen. any solution? Using A2 & B2 ram slot.

[@kalle76ify]

A very useful and comprehensive guide! Thank you sir!

[@saragarnham]

Done update left computer but now just black screen?

[@Ford_Raptor_R_720hp_V8]

*My Gigabyte B560M DS3H BIOS update worked perfectly, using your instructions* *My BIOS reverted back to Default Settings. That's not a problem*

[@ronaldmiranda5549]

Hi i've been trying to do this and my system just isnt updating the bios

[@16tankfn]

i have a oemld mismatch problemm how can i fix it?

[@Chlo3Music]

Ayy, thanks for this video! Worked like a charm.

[@weevo_gg]

Does the usb drive have to be FAT32 or can it be in exFAT?

[@KLEEBZTECH]

As far as I know and according to Gigabyte it must be FAT32. Windows will not allow you to format a USB larger than 32GB as FAT32.

[@weevo_gg]

okay. Thanks for the quick reply. @@KLEEBZTECH

[@fronz13]

i want to update my BIOS to the latest version to get the new features but when i'm trying to get into the Q-flash part the screen just freezes. i tried waiting it out but nothing happens so i just restart the whole system. i also looked up how to fix this i read that i need to try disabling CSM in the bios so i did and it still freezes when getting into Q-flash. (i'm using a gigabyte b450m aorus elite with current bios ver. F2, latest is F64)

[@7urkm3n]

not booted MOBO can be upgraded also ? its new and by default it comes v4, for the Intel 13 chipset required v20. Is it possible to update?

[@KLEEBZTECH]

If it supports Q-Flash Plus then you can. See our other video on that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eabNiKyqo9qKiMk

[@gdgbd]

cheers, worked a treat

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Glad it helped

[@AintPopular]

can i do this method if i have b660 motherboard with qflash plus

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Q flash plus motherboards also have q flash as well. You can do either one.

[@robreich6881]

So I was having a problem with my motherboard. I think the XMP profile on my ram prevents the motherboard from booting and after cycling it forces it back to stock clocks while in the bios it says the XMP is still enabled. So I go to update the bios and start the process. I changed the stupid XMP profile back to normal but forgot to “save and exit” or whatever horseshit you got to do and then the BIOS updater turns off my PC and then it fails to boot again and I have to sit there for 5 minutes as it is failing to boot. This is the type of shit I hate about DIY PC stuff. Having to muck about with ram compatibility issues particularly is like pulling teeth.

[@ricardoabh3242]

Very well done thanks Maybe adding the step of backup your bios prior? Needed or not? Since can be redownloaded… maybe not

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Some BIOSs let you save backup of settings but often not compatible between versions. I find best to start fresh. I do take pictures or capture the screen of the settings often.

[@prehensileman7254]

I am updating my processor from ryzen 7 1800X to 5700G on my ga-ax370 GK7 board, my last bios update was K23 my new bios needed for this new processor is f51h. Now there has been mulitiple bios updates and multiple chipset updates since then, do I go directly to f512h or do I have to attend and do each update of bios?

[@rrsharizam]

BIOS update is not recommended unless your system is having some issue.

[@enermaxstephens1051]

Thanks this really helped me out! Saved this video to my favorites.

[@ozunabrian]

Super helpful, thanks for the video 🙌

[@nathanbrown492]

Can 'y' or space key on keyboard get you through the process or do you need a monitor+mouse?

[@KLEEBZTECH]

You can probably do with just keyboard. I usually use mouse and keyboard and can't remember if mouse is required for anything. But can't imagine trying without a monitor.

[@tlcasey1002000]

Am I to assume that you have to use windows to do this? I am running Kubuntu Linux

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Nope. You can prepare the USB drive in Linux and once in the BIOS the OS does not matter.

[@tlcasey1002000]

@@KLEEBZTECH THANKS MUCH! DIDN'T WANT TO LOAD WINDOWS FOR THIS!

[@tlcasey1002000]

@@KLEEBZTECH ARE YOU SPEAKING OF FORMATTING THE DRIVE IN LINUX OR IN FAT 32?

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Yes you can do it all in Linux when it comes to the USB drive.

[@tlcasey1002000]

@@KLEEBZTECH THANKS AGAIN! JUST HAVE TO FIND MY MOTHER BOARD IN THE LIST.

[@jaxzor]

is there a downside if you don't update your bios? xD

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Usually it's not recommended unless you are having issues and you believe that will fix the problem. Or sometimes security issues. But on new motherboards I usually recommend it because they often have an older version of the BIOS and certain components may not be compatible until you update the BIOS.

[@jizzing]

I have a gigabyte b650 gaming motherboard and on the page with the bios downloads it only mentions rev 1.0 and 1.1, while the box that mine came in says rev 1.2, I want to update my bios to get my ram to run at the correct speed without instability

[@KLEEBZTECH]

I would contact their support if you can't find anything that is listed for 1.2 if yours says that on the box. Often they will say specific ones like that or the will just say 1.X meaning any. You don't want to take the risk. See if there is a separate support page for the 1.2 version.

[@jizzing]

@@KLEEBZTECH not gonna lie bro I ended up risking it and it turned out fine, still can't get my ram to run at 6400mhz doe so Ive just been running it at 6000

[@justiinrayy]

I have the Aorus Z390 Pro (non WiFi) and I’ve down all the strps down til’ I need to hit Q-Flash on the bios. But for some reason. It never progresses on to the update screen and it just freezes. And I don’t know what I’m doing wrong. Can anyone help or have any suggestion ?

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Have you tried a different USB drive? That is usually the first thing I would try. Best are lower capacity USB 2 drives.

[@justiinrayy]

@@KLEEBZTECH I haven’t tried yet but I’ll do that and get back to you! Thanks !

[@degerertenerten7307]

Hi, Thx for the video. Is there anychance I can upgrade the bios without the cpu installed with Qflash?

[@KLEEBZTECH]

No since you can not boot the computer without the CPU. If the motherboard supports Q-Flash Plus then you can use that method to update without the CPU. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eabNiKyqo9qKiMk

[@degerertenerten7307]

@@KLEEBZTECH Thanks alot. It is a dire situation. It doesnt jump into bios with the new cpu installed and it is nearly impossible to find an old 2066 cpu for only bios update. I guess I will never buy another product from

[@KLEEBZTECH]

I would check with their support and see if they might offer an option. But will point out that it is the same with all the other motherboard manufacturers. In the future I would try to get one that has BIOS flashback no matter the company. Usually I find the cheaper boards will not. ASUS actually seems the worst and many midrange boards even do not have the feature. But that is just my experience.

[@shrimpfryry6927]

Hey dude this was helpful but my pc has restarting issues whenever I restart monitor just displays black. Would updating bios be dangerous since I’ll have to force shutdown and turn back on for monitor to display again. Also what would you recommend I do thank you

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Does your board have Q-flash Plus? A USB port would usually be labeled and a button somewhere on the board.

[@KLEEBZTECH]

If it does you can do it that way. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eabNiKyqo9qKiMk

[@shrimpfryry6927]

@@KLEEBZTECH I’m not sure my motherboard is a b650 aorus elite ax i saw that it says it does on website but i don’t see it??? I don’t think it does tbh

[@shrimpfryry6927]

@@KLEEBZTECH but also do you think that’s why my pc has issues restarting??? I’ve reseated rams, tried one ram only at different slots, checked cables, reinstalled drivers but still black display whenever I restart :(

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Is your system set to shutdown when you hit the power button? You could try setting that if not so if you get a blank screen and system is actually running it would probably allow you to shut it down.

[@russfriend3677]

This is great, appreciate the time and effort that goes into your vids... got another sub and a thumbs up from me! Doing my first build, got the Z690 master, is it better to update the bios before installing chip and ram?

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Should not really matter if you do the update first. Probably best if any possible compatibility issues.

[@girozz._.5826]

it doesn't work, i have done all steps but the light is not turned on? can anybody help?

[@KLEEBZTECH]

I am not sure exactly where you run into an issue. If you could explain a little more about what step you run into an issue.

[@girozz._.5826]

@@KLEEBZTECH i followed the steps in the video but when i Press the bios button nothing appened

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Are you referring to the BIOS button on the motherboard or are you talking about the one on screen when in the bios update utility? Because there are multiple methods of updating and when you say you pressed the button it sounds like you are saying the physical button but that is for the Q-Flash Plus method.

[@girozz._.5826]

@@KLEEBZTECH i mean the q flash button

[@KLEEBZTECH]

If you are doing it with the Q-Flash button (BIOS Flashback) you need to follow the instructions for the Q-Flash Plus method. The file needs to be renamed for that method to work. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eabNiKyqo9qKiMk

[@artur_arts]

Why the update takes so long?

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Shouldn't take very long.

[@artur_arts]

@@KLEEBZTECH It did the update but it didn't turn on my screen and the computer and stick lights etc. So I restarted and it updated the bios and everything works, really thanks🙌🏻

[@hbharrison1984]

Can I jump to higher revisions of the bios or do I have to update at each revision? Example : Current BIOS of board is F6 Newest bios update is F8 Do I have to install bios F7 and then update again to F8? or can I jump from version F6 right to F8 Thanks

[@KLEEBZTECH]

You should be fine to just update to the most recent version

[@hbharrison1984]

@@KLEEBZTECH should or %100 are different lol no offense.. I just don't want to brick my MB lol

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Never seen one that requires that. And I can't imagine reason they would. When you flash the BIOS it completely overwrites the previous one. It is not patching it. But you should always read the BIOS update notes on the support site since anything unusual they would list there.

[@challengeman101]

When I went to look for an update for my BIOS I saw some download descriptions saying to first update to an earlier BIOS version before the version listed against the description, as well as installing some sort of software. I am currently struggling with this right now as q-flash kept saying that I didn't have a valid BIOS file on my USB, despite checking that it is for the right motherboard. I'd like to make sure I can update my BIOS before buying a new CPU.

[@lavellefloyd4639]

Thank you for the tutorial

[@KLEEBZTECH]

Glad we could help.

[@Khitman06]

Why Is it that it says oemid mismatch

[@KLEEBZTECH]

What motherboard are you updating? Is it one you bought or was it in a prebuilt computer from a company? It sounds like it is not the correct BIOS update for the motherboard.

[@Khitman06]

@@KLEEBZTECH it was a prebuild

[@Khitman06]

@@KLEEBZTECH I double checked and it was the exact same

[@Khitman06]

@@KLEEBZTECH the real reason I am doing this is because my game is crashing whenever I open it and I found my bios hasn't been updated since 2019

[@KLEEBZTECH]

This might point you in the right direction. I doubt that the game crashing has to do with the BIOS unless you changed some hardware. www.reddit.com/r/gigabyte/comments/pajmkr/b365_ds3h_wifi_oemid_mismatched/

[@marsflee3815]

When you buy a motherboard, why doesn't the company update the BIOS before sending it to the customer? It seems that would be the ideal, or right thing to do.

[@KLEEBZTECH]

For multiple reasons. For one thing most of the time those motherboards are already at retailers or in a warehouse. They would also have to unpackage and update them before sending them out.

[@teawiththemen8273]

So much filler

[@KLEEBZTECH]

😂😂

[@mikaeo23]

As someone who is a complete novice at this and wanted to be triple sure I wouldn't destroy my machine, I very much liked all the "filler"