Bios Update Utility - Asus Rog Maximus X Apex User Manual

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BIOS update utility

USB BIOS Flashback
USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing
BIOS or operating system. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port, press the
USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds, and the BIOS is updated automatically.
To use USB BIOS Flashback:
1. Insert a USB storage device to the USB Flashback port.
We recommend you to use a USB 2.0 storage device to save the latest BIOS version for
better compatibility and stability.
2. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for this
motherboard.
3. Rename the file as M10A.CAP, then copy it to your USB storage device.
4. Shut down your computer.
5. Press the BIOS Flashback button for three seconds until the Flashback LED blinks
three times, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled.
USB BIOS Flashback button
For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section Updating BIOS in
Chapter 3.
Updating BIOS may have risks. If the BIOS program is damaged during the process and
results to the system's failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center.
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USB BIOS Flashback port
Chapter 2: Basic Installation