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r/ASUS on Reddit: Trying to update BIOS on PRIME Z790-P
January 11, 2025 -

There's a message put out by Blizzard to update BIOS when you have a 13th or 14th gen Intel processor.

I checked the FAQ on the Asus support page on how to safely do this because I don't like messing with BIOS.

There's some options on how to do it, one of them using a program to install in Windows - AI suite 3 - and to other way is to directly access the BIOS on startup and update from there.

I installed the AI suite 3 first but the EZ installer component is not there so can't update via that. Then I went into the BIOS and 3 times in a row, while navigating to Tools and select the BIOS file on my USB drive, it freezes and I need to reboot the PC.

I'm pretty hesitant to proceed, I don't want to brick my PC and I'm not too tech savvy so no clue how to proceed from here.

Any suggestions? Should I even bother with the update at all?

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Asus
rog-forum.asus.com › t5 › gaming-motherboards › how-to-update-the-bios-on-my-asus-rog-strix-z790-h-mobo › td-p › 977445
How to update the bios on my Asus ROG STRIX Z790-H... - Republic of Gamers Forum - 977445
December 24, 2023 - According to the ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI, you can refer to the two methods below for updating the BIOS: Update BIOS under the BIOS menu (EZ Flash):[Motherboard] ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Introduction Update BIOS under the Shutdown or uninstall ...
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How do I update the bios on my ROG Strix Z790-E? I downloaded it off of the site onto a USB, plug it into the bios flash USB port and just get a solid green light.
https://youtu.be/KdX6qxRRodM That was method I used More on reddit.com
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Correct BIOS upgrade instructions for Z790 motherboard
I was able to update the BIOS without blowing up my computer tonight. Downloaded latest BIOS (FJe) from: https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z790-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev-1x/support#support-dl-bios Formatted my USB stick with FAT32. Extracted ZIP contents to that USB stick. Rebooted into BIOS. Inserted the USB stick into my front USB port and went to Q-Flash menu. Pointed to the file and then it started verifying and installing it. When it went to reboot, I took out the USB stick and watched it cycle through a few reboots until it was done. More on reddit.com
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Update bios
How do I update the bios on a asus z790 p without a screen. More on forums.tomshardware.com
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How do I update the BIOS on this Asus motherboard without a CPU ?
If you have to have a GPU for video, install it in a lower slot and boot up to the BIOS and install the most current BIOS. Once done you will be able to move the GPU up to the #1 PCI-e slot and install a M.2 in the top socket. Ive run into this issue with 2 Asus Prime z790 boards and 14700k's More on forums.tomshardware.com
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asus.com › au › support › faq › 1044348
[Motherboard] How to update BIOS of the motherboard ?(Include different generation CPU) | Official Support | ASUS Australia
April 23, 2026 - Its primary responsibilities include initializing hardware components, performing the Power-On Self-Test (POST), and, once system integrity is confirmed, handing control over to the operating system to begin the boot process. As products evolve and usage environments change, updating the BIOS can be beneficial in several ways: 1.Enhancing overall system stability and compatibility 2.
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asus.com › motherboards / components › motherboards › prime › prime z790-p
PRIME Z790-P|Motherboards|ASUS Global
Please note after you update this BIOS, the ME version remains the updated one even if you roll back to an older BIOS later." ... "1. Introduce the ""Performance Preferences"" with options for Intel Default Settings (Performance/Extreme) and ASUS Advanced OC Profile. 2. Redefine the factory defaults based on Intel’s new ""Intel Default Settings"" for various CPU SKUs. 3. Change F5 from ""Load Optimized Defaults"" to ""Reset to Defaults"". 4. Add warnings when users switch from the defaults to other settings. Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding Intel ME to version 16.1.30.2307v4.
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asus.com › motherboards / components › motherboards › prime › prime z790-a wifi
PRIME Z790-A WIFI|Motherboards|ASUS Global
Please note after you update this BIOS, the ME version remains the updated one even if you roll back to an older BIOS later." ... "1. Introduce the ""Performance Preferences"" with options for Intel Default Settings (Performance/Extreme) and ASUS Advanced OC Profile. 2. Redefine the factory defaults based on Intel’s new ""Intel Default Settings"" for various CPU SKUs. 3. Change F5 from ""Load Optimized Defaults"" to ""Reset to Defaults"". 4. Add warnings when users switch from the defaults to other settings. Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding Intel ME to version 16.1.30.2307v4.
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YouTube
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TUF Gaming Z790-PLUS WiFi BIOS Update - YouTube
In this video, I’ll show you how to update the BIOS on the ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-PLUS WiFi motherboard.We’ll go step-by-step through downloading the latest BI...
Published   October 27, 2025
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PRIME Z790-P WIFI|Motherboards|ASUS USA
Please note after you update this BIOS, the ME version remains the updated one even if you roll back to an older BIOS later. " ... "1. Update with Intel ME version 16.1.32.2473v3. Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding Intel ME to version 16.1.32.2473v3.
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TUF GAMING Z790-PLUS WIFI|Motherboards|ASUS USA
TUF GAMING Z790-PLUS WIFI
ASUS TUF GAMING Z790-PLUS WIFI is an Intel® Z790 (LGA 1700) ATX Gaming motherboard with 16+1 DrMOS power stages, PCIe® 5.0, DDR5 RAM support, four M.2 slots, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C®, and Aura Sync RGB lighting.
Price   $249.99
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reddit.com › r/asusrog › how do i update the bios on my rog strix z790-e? i downloaded it off of the site onto a usb, plug it into the bios flash usb port and just get a solid green light.
How do I update the bios on my ROG Strix Z790-E? I downloaded it off of the site onto a USB, plug it into the bios flash USB port and just get a solid green light. : r/ASUSROG
March 25, 2023 - I have yet to flash to 0816 though I keep telling myself to do it. I flashed it as described in the "Full Instruction" reply] More replies More replies ... Excellent video. The original and renamed BIOS file is named after the particular motherboard. More replies More replies ... I just did this update 2 days ago and I did it through the BIOS setup UI, I think it was ASUS EZ flash on the tools tab.
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YouTube
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how to BIOS update asus prime Z790-P wifi | asus BIOS update - YouTube
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Published   March 21, 2024
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asus.com › us › supportonly › prime z790-p › helpdesk_bios
PRIME Z790-P - Support
Please note after you update this BIOS, the ME version remains the updated one even if you roll back to an older BIOS later." ... "1. Introduce the ""Performance Preferences"" with options for Intel Default Settings (Performance/Extreme) and ASUS Advanced OC Profile. 2. Redefine the factory defaults based on Intel’s new ""Intel Default Settings"" for various CPU SKUs. 3. Change F5 from ""Load Optimized Defaults"" to ""Reset to Defaults"". 4. Add warnings when users switch from the defaults to other settings. Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding Intel ME to version 16.1.30.2307v4.
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Asus
asus.com › supportonly › prime z790-v wifi › helpdesk_bios
PRIME Z790-V WIFI - Support
Please note after you update this BIOS, the ME version remains the updated one even if you roll back to an older BIOS later." ... "1. Introduce the ""Performance Preferences"" with options for Intel Default Settings (Performance/Extreme) and ASUS Advanced OC Profile. 2. Redefine the factory defaults based on Intel’s new ""Intel Default Settings"" for various CPU SKUs. 3. Change F5 from ""Load Optimized Defaults"" to ""Reset to Defaults"". 4. Add warnings when users switch from the defaults to other settings. Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding Intel ME to version 16.1.30.2307v4.
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MAINGEAR Support
help.maingear.com › maingear support › knowledge base › asus bios update instructions
ASUS BIOS Update Instructions - MAINGEAR Support
While in the BIOS, in EZ Mode (press F7 if it says Advanced Mode), you'll see the motherboard model located in the upper left-hand corner under Information. Here are a few popular ASUS motherboards that MAINGEAR has offered: ... Open your web browser and go to the ASUS official website. On the ASUS homepage, use the 🔍 icon in the top right of the page to open the search bar. Type in your motherboard model (e.g., "ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO").
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ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO | ROG Maximus | Gaming Motherboards|ROG - Republic of Gamers|ROG Global
The ROG Maximus Z790 Hero makes builds soar with its immense 20-stage power solution, hyperspeed DDR5 memory, and next-gen PCIe 5.0 connectivity. It features five M.2 SSD slots with heatsinks, Thunderbolt™ 4 and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support, Wi-Fi 6E, AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking, ...
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Tom's Hardware Forum
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Question - Update bios | Tom's Hardware Forum
March 7, 2025 - You will need to drop in a processor ... discrete GPU but you will need a spare system that's able to connect tot he internet to download the latest BIOS version off of Asus's support site....
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Question - How do I update the BIOS on this Asus motherboard without a CPU ? | Tom's Hardware Forum
September 3, 2024 - If you have to have a GPU for video, install it in a lower slot and boot up to the BIOS and install the most current BIOS. Once done you will be able to move the GPU up to the #1 PCI-e slot and install a M.2 in the top socket. Ive run into this issue with 2 Asus Prime z790 boards and 14700k's
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Asus ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI BIOS - Analysis, Alerts & Downloads
December 15, 2025 - Please note after you update this BIOS, the ME version remains the updated one even if you roll back to an older BIOS later.Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (SZ790E.CAP) using BIOSRenamer."
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community.microcenter.com › general discussion
Some Guidance With Process Using To Update PRIME ASUS Z790 P WIFI BIOS — Micro Center
January 7, 2025 - With the latest DLC update, the HL's patch did some extreme performance overhauls/tweaks of the game. And as a direct result of this, created excessively high demands on the voltage for 13th/14th gen Intel CPUs. These high software demands were responsible for the CPU failure/issue with Intel Raptor CPUs. The majority of solutions gamers found for this was to manually enter the BIOS and tweak the PCore ratio and reduce it to a lower value eg from 57x to 53x etc.