Updating Bios on X370 Killer SLI/AC

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   Hello Everyone,

I'm currently in the process of upgrading my build: (please see below)

AMD Ryzen 9 3900x 3.8 GHz 12-Core Processor 

ASRock X370 Killer SLI/ac ATX AM4 (already using)

ADATA XPG SX8200 Pro 2 TB M.2 SSD

Geforce RTX 2080S 8GB

I've done a little research and noted that, while this CPU is technically compatible with the Killer, it may require a BIOs update. I went ahead and downloaded the latest update to a formatted quick 16 GB flash drive, and unzipped the update, which was a .80 file. After accessing the bios, setting the settings to default, I attempted to start the update. The MB read the flash drive, but indicated to not find the image file.

I then tried the update from the internet feature, but indicated that there was no update needed. I just wanted to know... is this accurate? Understandably I don't want to go ahead and purchase the AMD upgrade if there's the potential of it not being compatible.

Any help would be appreciated. Thank you! 

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Daemones Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 02 May 2020 Status: Offline Points: 11	Post Options Post Reply Quote Daemones Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Updating Bios on X370 Killer SLI/AC Posted: 02 May 2020 at 10:06am
	Hello Everyone, I'm currently in the process of upgrading my build: (please see below) AMD Ryzen 9 3900x 3.8 GHz 12-Core Processor ASRock X370 Killer SLI/ac ATX AM4 (already using) ADATA XPG SX8200 Pro 2 TB M.2 SSD Geforce RTX 2080S 8GB I've done a little research and noted that, while this CPU is technically compatible with the Killer, it may require a BIOs update. I went ahead and downloaded the latest update to a formatted quick 16 GB flash drive, and unzipped the update, which was a .80 file. After accessing the bios, setting the settings to default, I attempted to start the update. The MB read the flash drive, but indicated to not find the image file. I then tried the update from the internet feature, but indicated that there was no update needed. I just wanted to know... is this accurate? Understandably I don't want to go ahead and purchase the AMD upgrade if there's the potential of it not being compatible. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!

datonyb Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11 Apr 2017 Location: London U.K. Status: Offline Points: 3154	Post Options Post Reply Quote datonyb Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 May 2020 at 11:01pm
	try a smaller usb flash drive circa 2-4 gb and a different usb slot (ideally connected to older usb2 and direct to board)
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Daemones Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 02 May 2020 Status: Offline Points: 11	Post Options Post Reply Quote Daemones Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 May 2020 at 1:24am
	Had a Kingston 1 GB lying around and gave that a try. I attached it to the back of the motherboard but had no luck. The BIOS identifies the USB and for a split second reads the "X370KLI5.80" file, but still says it cannot find the image file.

datonyb Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11 Apr 2017 Location: London U.K. Status: Offline Points: 3154	Post Options Post Reply Quote datonyb Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 03 May 2020 at 1:33am
	aha i think ive sussed it what current bios version ? you HAVE to install version 3.50 A BRIDGE BIOS before anything higher AND THEN V 5.10 before anything higher im guessing your version 5.80 is locked out due to not having 5.10 or even worse not being on a bios above 3.5 yet to clarify if you are on version 3.40 or lower you need to flash 3,5 then 5.10 and then 5,8
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datonyb Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11 Apr 2017 Location: London U.K. Status: Offline Points: 3154	Post Options Post Reply Quote datonyb Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 May 2020 at 1:35am
	p.s. please reset your current bios to defaults before flashing bios files
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Daemones Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 02 May 2020 Status: Offline Points: 11	Post Options Post Reply Quote Daemones Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 May 2020 at 2:12am
	My BIOS version is 1.6 according to CMD prompt. Followed the steps and added 3.5 bridge to the USB. Loaded defaults on BIOS but still is recognizing the USB and seeing the file... but still giving the "no image file detected" message. I noticed there are a couple versions before 3.5... it may be a pain, but I could try going from 2.40 (the start of the updates) and onward until I reach 3.5?

Daemones Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 02 May 2020 Status: Offline Points: 11	Post Options Post Reply Quote Daemones Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 May 2020 at 2:15am
	Update: It's recognizing 2.40. Guess what I'll do is update each time until I reach the latest update. Lol

datonyb Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11 Apr 2017 Location: London U.K. Status: Offline Points: 3154	Post Options Post Reply Quote datonyb Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 May 2020 at 3:36am
	i suggest 2.4 >3.5 > 5.1 > 5.8
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datonyb Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11 Apr 2017 Location: London U.K. Status: Offline Points: 3154	Post Options Post Reply Quote datonyb Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 May 2020 at 3:39am
	it should do internet update/flash after 3.5
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Daemones Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 02 May 2020 Status: Offline Points: 11	Post Options Post Reply Quote Daemones Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 May 2020 at 4:06am
	Updating now from 5.1 to 5.8! Thank you for the help! Greatly appreciated. So since this is updated, it should have no problems with compatibility with the Ryzen 9 3900x?