ASRock Forums : how to upgrade bios?

ASRock Forums : how to upgrade bios? https://forum.asrock.com/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:44:16 +0000 Wed, 30 Dec 2020 22:03:58 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://forum.asrock.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=5183 <![CDATA[ASRock Forums]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums_black.png https://forum.asrock.com/ <![CDATA[how to upgrade bios? : You can also run a BIOS update...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5183&PID=82629&title=how-to-upgrade-bios#82629 Author: Gene_Starwind
Subject: 5183
Posted: 30 Dec 2020 at 10:03pm

You can also run a BIOS update while in the BIOS setup. You'll have to have the core file from the BIOS .zip file on a USB flash drive.]]> Wed, 30 Dec 2020 22:03:58 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5183&PID=82629&title=how-to-upgrade-bios#82629 <![CDATA[how to upgrade bios? : thank you for your replyi did...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5183&PID=82590&title=how-to-upgrade-bios#82590 Author: xman
Subject: 5183
Posted: 29 Dec 2020 at 10:04pm

thank you for your reply
i did write to ASRock but haven't received any reply yet.
but i found one bios 1.4 dos executable from softpedia, link below:
https://drivers.softpedia.com/get/BIOS/Asrock/ASRock-Fatal1ty-AB350-Gaming-K4-BIOS-1-40.shtml
i downloaded and updated the bios successfully. after update, instant flash was available.
then i updated till bios version 5.80 and now i could run newly bought Rams at 3600mhz.
i am posting reply back because i think someone could benefit from softpedia link.
btw thanks a lot]]> Tue, 29 Dec 2020 22:04:35 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5183&PID=82590&title=how-to-upgrade-bios#82590 <![CDATA[how to upgrade bios? : xman it does seem the asrock support...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5183&PID=82587&title=how-to-upgrade-bios#82587 Author: datonyb
Subject: 5183
Posted: 29 Dec 2020 at 9:47pm

xman
it does seem the asrock support page for your board has only bios version 2.5 upwards
and all are listed as instant flash only
which i think is the problem your facing

may i suggest

contact asrock directly using the support 'ticket' system
e.g. open the issue as a broken motherboard and request
a dos based bios file to be emailed to you

please clearly state to them the exact bios version and bios date you are using at the moment AND ALSO the exact cpu you are using

they will send you a dos based file to update to the latest version suitable for your cpu that will then enable the instant flash option for any future upgrades to later 2000/3000 cpus

Edited by datonyb - 29 Dec 2020 at 9:49pm]]> Tue, 29 Dec 2020 21:47:02 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5183&PID=82587&title=how-to-upgrade-bios#82587 <![CDATA[how to upgrade bios? : where can i download the DOS bios...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5183&PID=82562&title=how-to-upgrade-bios#82562 Author: xman
Subject: 5183
Posted: 29 Dec 2020 at 3:53pm

where can i download the DOS bios executable version?
my board is with old bios and does not have instant flash in the tool button of menu bar.
thanks]]> Tue, 29 Dec 2020 15:53:12 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5183&PID=82562&title=how-to-upgrade-bios#82562 <![CDATA[how to upgrade bios? : I do not recommend the Windows...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5183&PID=29452&title=how-to-upgrade-bios#29452 Author: Xaltar
Subject: 5183
Posted: 20 May 2017 at 12:24am

I do not recommend the Windows based update, it is the least safe method. Any instability or issue during the process and your board will be bricked.

The DOS method is your best bet if your BIOS version does not support instant flash. Once you have updated then instant flash will become available (it has been added) and will make things easier the next time you need to update.

ASRock made a video here that shows the basic steps for all the different methods. The one you want is either instant flash or DOS.

]]> Sat, 20 May 2017 00:24:14 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5183&PID=29452&title=how-to-upgrade-bios#29452 <![CDATA[how to upgrade bios? : First, do you have a USB flash...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5183&PID=29449&title=how-to-upgrade-bios#29449 Author: Conraire
Subject: 5183
Posted: 19 May 2017 at 11:25pm

First, do you have a USB flash drive to use?

The safest option, if you can't use instant flash, due to the bios revision being too old, is to use a bootable USB to do a DOS based bios flash.

If you need help making a bootable USB flash drive just ask.

]]> Fri, 19 May 2017 23:25:14 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5183&PID=29449&title=how-to-upgrade-bios#29449 <![CDATA[how to upgrade bios? : You can flash (without problems)...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5183&PID=29427&title=how-to-upgrade-bios#29427 Author: Rares
Subject: 5183
Posted: 19 May 2017 at 4:33pm

You can flash (without problems) in Windows... Just dload Win version...]]> Fri, 19 May 2017 16:33:45 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5183&PID=29427&title=how-to-upgrade-bios#29427 <![CDATA[how to upgrade bios? : My board is AB350 Pro4.I want...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5183&PID=29425&title=how-to-upgrade-bios#29425 Author: wayne04112
Subject: 5183
Posted: 19 May 2017 at 4:09pm

My board is AB350 Pro4.
I want to ask how to upgrade bios from 1.30 to 2.50?
I can't find Instant Flash, please give me some suggestions.
Thanks!]]> Fri, 19 May 2017 16:09:34 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5183&PID=29425&title=how-to-upgrade-bios#29425