https://forum.asrock.com/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:10:30 +0000 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:17:35 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 30 https://forum.asrock.com/RSS_topic_feed.asp?FID=12 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums_black.png https://forum.asrock.com/ https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113558&PID=201880&title=x470-master-sli-bios-update-question#201880 Author: Xaltar
Subject: X470 Master SLI BIOS update question
Posted: 31 Jul 2026 at 1:17pm

Using instant flash from within the UEFI (BIOS) you typically don't need to worry
about what versions are needed or update order. The UEFI won't let you update to
a version that requires another version first. When it scans your USB flash drive
it will simply show no viable updates available if the version you have on the
drive is incompatible.

I typically download the latest BIOS, unzip it onto a fat32 formatted USB drive
then go to instant flash in the BIOS. If it lets me update I continue with updating,
if not, I go and download whatever version is needed (almost always listed as
a "bridge BIOS").

In your case I don't see any bridge BIOS versions listed.

Make sure to load factory defaults and reboot the system before updating to
ensure a smooth update. ]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:17:35 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113558&PID=201880&title=x470-master-sli-bios-update-question#201880 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113253&PID=201879&title=new-member-amd-motherboard-thread#201879 Author: Xaltar
Subject: New Member AMD Motherboard Thread
Posted: 31 Jul 2026 at 1:01pm

Hello and welcome to the forums Minger. I have made a thread for your question here.]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:01:33 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113253&PID=201879&title=new-member-amd-motherboard-thread#201879 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113558&PID=201878&title=x470-master-sli-bios-update-question#201878 Author: Minger
Subject: X470 Master SLI BIOS update question
Posted: 31 Jul 2026 at 10:23am

I have an ASRock X470 Master SLI/as with a 7 2700 cpu and BIOS 3.4. I want to replace this cpu with a 7 5800XT and I know I need to update the BIOS with the 7 2700 installed first. Can I jump straight to BIOS 10.08 or newer without having to use a bridge BIOS version? If not, what steps do I need to take? Thanks.]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:23:50 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113558&PID=201878&title=x470-master-sli-bios-update-question#201878 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113253&PID=201877&title=new-member-amd-motherboard-thread#201877 Author: Minger
Subject: New Member AMD Motherboard Thread
Posted: 31 Jul 2026 at 5:35am

I have created an account and would like to post a question regarding updating BIOS for x470 Master SLI/ac as I plan to upgrade from 7 2700 to 7 5800xt. How do I go about posting my question? Thanks in advance and apologies for anything I have missed.]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:35:26 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113253&PID=201877&title=new-member-amd-motherboard-thread#201877 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113554&PID=201841&title=rma-request#201841 Author: Xaltar
Subject: RMA request
Posted: 23 Jul 2026 at 4:50am

I sent you a PM.]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:50:10 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113554&PID=201841&title=rma-request#201841 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113253&PID=201840&title=new-member-amd-motherboard-thread#201840 Author: Xaltar
Subject: New Member AMD Motherboard Thread
Posted: 22 Jul 2026 at 7:01pm

Welcome to the forums PO_Customer, I have made a thread for you here.]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:01:05 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113253&PID=201840&title=new-member-amd-motherboard-thread#201840 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113554&PID=201839&title=rma-request#201839 Author: PO_Customer
Subject: RMA request
Posted: 22 Jul 2026 at 7:00am

Looking for help with RMA for my MB. No one from ASROCK is answering the phone or requests from their website.]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:00:15 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113554&PID=201839&title=rma-request#201839 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113552&PID=201838&title=970-extreme4-b2-code#201838 Author: Xaltar
Subject: 970 Extreme4 B2 code
Posted: 21 Jul 2026 at 2:50pm

Another option would be to use an external enclosure with a USB 3.0 or newer
add in card. That might also get around your firmware issues. Given we are talking
about a mechanical drive you shouldn't lose out on much in the way of performance.

Issues like this are all too common on old systems. It can be fun figuring out
workarounds and solutions.

A SATA RAID controller with it's own configuration firmware might also do what
you need and can be picked up relatively cheaply these days. These tend to load
their firmware after POST completes rather than early or mid POST. They tend
to be more compatible and bulletproof given their enterprise market focus.

Good luck ]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:50:50 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113552&PID=201838&title=970-extreme4-b2-code#201838 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113552&PID=201835&title=970-extreme4-b2-code#201835 Author: usdc826
Subject: 970 Extreme4 B2 code
Posted: 21 Jul 2026 at 11:50am

Connecting via an external controller does not change the situation.
You need to look for a controller without its own BIOS, so that the disk is detected only after loading the operating system.]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:50:11 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113552&PID=201835&title=970-extreme4-b2-code#201835 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113552&PID=201831&title=970-extreme4-b2-code#201831 Author: Xaltar
Subject: 970 Extreme4 B2 code
Posted: 20 Jul 2026 at 3:20pm

Storage compatibility issue then. I would open a support ticket with ASRock and
ask if they can help you:
https://tw.asrock.com/events/tsd.asp?kind=MB

Unfortunately your board is long past it's support window (End Of Life or EOL) so
they may not be able to help you.

Another option would be to connect the drive via an add in SATA controller. You
will want to pick up an add in card that is new enough to support the high capacity
enterprise drive.

Basically your storage firmware (built into the motherboard) doesn't know what
to do with the ST16000NM001G. With a newer add in SATA card this shouldn't be
an issue as it will contain it's own controller and OPROM/firmware.

Good luck ]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:20:46 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113552&PID=201831&title=970-extreme4-b2-code#201831