Hello,

The last BIOS update I completed was when v3604 was released. I've been trying to update to v4002 to 4021 and I can't get ANY of these to apply. Using EZ Update from the AI tool, it installs, reboots the system and never comes back up, fails, F1 to bypass and try again. Only ONCE has it completed the install, rebooted back up no issues, but did not update the bios.

I've not had any problems with this method in years with multiple boards. Anyone else seeing this, not seeing this?

Thank you!

First off, let me start by saying this is my first post and I consider myself a newbie with computers.

(This computer is used for multi-track audio recording as opposed to gaming)

Here's the spot I'm in.

I have an Asus Rog Strix X570E Gaming with Wifi.

It's running an Ryzen 5 3600 without any noticeable problems.

I decided to buy a newer Ryzen 7 5700X.

Asus website says this will work with a Bios upgrade.

I tried to update using the latest Bios update for the wifi version of the board. (Yes, I made sure I was downloading the Wifi version).

I got an error message stating "Selected file is not a proper BIOS file".

(I have used a jump drive that is properly formatted fat 32 with the CAB file renamed)

I decided to try some earlier versions. All failed with the same message.

Here's where it gets strange (to me at least). My Bios reports that I'm running Bios version 1408.

1408 is not listed in the history of downloads for the Wifi version of this board, but it is listed for the non-wifi version of this board. I emailed Asus with the issue and the serial number of the board.

Their reply was, that specific serial# is for a non-wifi X570. And in order for my new CPU to work, I should upgrade to BIOS version 4021 (which is a Bios for the non-Wifi board).

I have sent Asus 3 pics.

One showing the retail box for the Wifi version indicating information showing the serial # I sent them.

Another showing the information regarding the Wifi spec's itself. (Which is on the backplate of my MOBO and i have used.)

and the last pic showing my BIOS post of version 1408.

They have not replied to this yet, but it appears I may have a Wifi board that was flashed by them with the wrong bios.

Sorry for the length of this post.

So I'm stuck as to what to do here. I don't think I should attempt an non-Wifi Bios update on my Wifi MOBO in case it really screws it up.

And all the Bios updates I've attempted with various version of the Wifi Bios's are all giving me the "Selected file is not a proper BIOS file".

Note. I have used various thumb drives, all formatted to Fat32, all Cab files renamed with the file renamer, all cab files at the root level on the drive with no other files on the drive.

Any help (from those who have not fallen asleep yet) is welcome.

Thanks, David.

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I'm considering throwing a 5800X3D into this mobo instead of the 3600 that's currently in it - but its on BIOS Version 1405 from 2019. The most recent available update is v5003. I'll need v4021 at minimum for the 5800x3d to be supported.

Will I have to upgrade in steps to 2xxx > 3xxx > 4xxx > 5003 or will it be safe to go straight from 1405 > 5003?

I'm upgrading from a 3700x to 5900x on my Strix x570-i, am currently using bios 1407 which I understand is too old for Zen 3. What bios are you guys using that is stable or that you would recommend? Thanks!

Hi, I built my PC about a year ago and I've never updated my bios. I never had a want/need to do so until now and if it ain't broke, don't fix it right?

I'm still on the version from April 2020 (not sure which exact one), but since AMD just released support for AMD Smart Access Memory for 5000 series GPUs, and since I have a R5 3600 I figured I'd enable it.

I'd need to update my bios so I could enable it, so I'm asking you guys what you think. Is it worth doing so?

I don't have anywhere to backup my data either and I have 4 drives 3TB total, 1.8TB filled currently.

Should I just wait to see how it works for others? Is it too risky to try? I wouldn't mind if it wiped my computer if I had somewhere to backup my data, but I don't currently.

I've had my eye on this motherboard in preparation for Zen 3. Unfortunately it seems this specific board does not have BIOS flashback. While I am aware there is a BIOS update from August available with the required "AGESA 1.0.8.0" for Zen 3, I'm worried if boards shipped from say, Amazon, have that version preinstalled yet or not. How current (or far behind) are retailers typically? I'd really prefer not to go through the hassle of getting a secondary CPU to update the BIOS.