Bios Update Utility - Asus Z97-WS User Manual

2.2

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 (the USB port
hole marked in white on the I/O shield) then press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three
seconds to automatically update the BIOS.
To use USB BIOS Flashback:
1. Place the bundled support DVD to the optical drive and install the USB BIOS
Flashback Wizard. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
2. Insert the 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.
• Refer to section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for the location of the USB port that
supports USB BIOS Flashback.
3. Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to automatically download the latest BIOS
version.
4. Shut down your computer.
5. Press the BIOS Flashback button at the rear panel for three seconds until the
Flashback LED blinks three times, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is
enabled.
Refer to section 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs for more information of the Flashback LED.
Z97-WS
USB BIOS Flashback button
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