AB350 Gaming K4 | BIOS update not working

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   Hi,

I'm looking for some help troubleshooting my bios update issue.  
I'm trying to update my motherboard's bios from 1.30 to the new 2.50 bios.
The bios 1.30 version does not have instant flash, so updating from DOS is the only option.

I am following this guide from Asrock:  http://www.asrock.com/support/BIOSIG.asp?cat=DOS8 
I finish step 4, but instead going to step 5 (the BIOS updating), I get booted back to DOS or my Windows installation, depending on which primary bootdrive I choose. 
Does anyone have a clue as to what could be causing this issue?

So far I've tried:
Creating a pendrive version of both FreeDOS and MS DOS 98.  
Updating to both 1.4 and 2.5. 
Made the pendrive my dafult boot drive 
Disconnected my windows drive.  
Each time I get the same dialogue in DOS as the guide does (https://imgur.com/a/DHPgA#KpduBbC)

Thanks in advance.

Edited by terosterone - 26 May 2017 at 1:06am

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terosterone Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 23 May 2017 Status: Offline Points: 13	Post Options Post Reply Quote terosterone Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: AB350 Gaming K4 \| BIOS update not working Posted: 25 May 2017 at 6:14pm
	Hi, I'm looking for some help troubleshooting my bios update issue. I'm trying to update my motherboard's bios from 1.30 to the new 2.50 bios. The bios 1.30 version does not have instant flash, so updating from DOS is the only option. I am following this guide from Asrock: http://www.asrock.com/support/BIOSIG.asp?cat=DOS8 I finish step 4, but instead going to step 5 (the BIOS updating), I get booted back to DOS or my Windows installation, depending on which primary bootdrive I choose. Does anyone have a clue as to what could be causing this issue? So far I've tried: Creating a pendrive version of both FreeDOS and MS DOS 98. Updating to both 1.4 and 2.5. Made the pendrive my dafult boot drive Disconnected my windows drive. Each time I get the same dialogue in DOS as the guide does (https://imgur.com/a/DHPgA#KpduBbC) Thanks in advance. Edited by terosterone - 26 May 2017 at 1:06am

ronniedude Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 20 May 2017 Status: Offline Points: 11	Post Options Post Reply Quote ronniedude Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25 May 2017 at 10:14pm
	That link appears to be broken for me, can I see if you can get an updated link to that guide so we can see what you're trying to do through the steps?

Nightbird Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 25 Apr 2015 Status: Offline Points: 50	Post Options Post Reply Quote Nightbird Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25 May 2017 at 10:32pm
	Hi, So, if you "press any key to continue", that doesn't work ? Did you try to load the default settings ? Don't know if that can help : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbyB-drELXE

terosterone Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 23 May 2017 Status: Offline Points: 13	Post Options Post Reply Quote terosterone Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 May 2017 at 1:08am
	The link itself works, but for some reason the hyperlinking breaks it. I removed the hyperlink, so if you just copypaste the link to a browser, it should work. It's the motherboards BIOS (DOS) guide.

terosterone Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 23 May 2017 Status: Offline Points: 13	Post Options Post Reply Quote terosterone Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 May 2017 at 1:08am
	Hi @Nightbird, Yes and Yes. After any key, it doesn't "automatically update the bios," as said in the video :( Edited by terosterone - 26 May 2017 at 1:10am

am4lurker Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 26 May 2017 Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote am4lurker Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 May 2017 at 1:17am
	After "pressing any key", it will reboot and go to Post screen right? Have you tried to press F2 so it goes to the BIOS?

terosterone Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 23 May 2017 Status: Offline Points: 13	Post Options Post Reply Quote terosterone Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 May 2017 at 1:26am
	Yes. I've pressed F2 to get back into the UEFI. The version doesn't update and stays at 1.30. Even if I reset settings to default and reboot. Edited by terosterone - 26 May 2017 at 1:27am

Nightbird Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 25 Apr 2015 Status: Offline Points: 50	Post Options Post Reply Quote Nightbird Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 May 2017 at 5:18am
	At the prompt, do you type c:\>biosname.exe ideas : the volume of your usb pen drive ? i see on the video "volume in drive C 4 GB" enable Legacy Boot and disable Secure Boot Edited by Nightbird - 26 May 2017 at 7:31pm

terosterone Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 23 May 2017 Status: Offline Points: 13	Post Options Post Reply Quote terosterone Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 May 2017 at 4:57pm
	I type the biosname without .exe. I will try enabling legacy boot and disabling secure boot. Edit: Legacy boot was enabled and secure boot was disabled by default. I tried typing biosname.exe and it didn't work either. Edited by terosterone - 26 May 2017 at 6:10pm

Nightbird Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 25 Apr 2015 Status: Offline Points: 50	Post Options Post Reply Quote Nightbird Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 May 2017 at 7:39pm
	About the bios name, do you type AB35G4_250.exe or AB35G4~1.exe