z370 Extreme4 | Bios Update won't upgrade
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Topic: z370 Extreme4 | Bios Update won't upgrade
Posted By: Ant1995
Subject: z370 Extreme4 | Bios Update won't upgrade
Date Posted: 07 Dec 2017 at 8:13am
| Every time i try to do a bios update from 1.0 to 1.3 it says its completed but when i go back to the app store it still says im at version 1.0.. please help |
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Posted By: ASRock_TSD
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2017 at 9:48am
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Dear Ant1995,
Thank you for choosing ASRock.
Have you tried to update BIOS by Instant Flash? Please download the BIOS from below link and
follow the below steps to update BIOS. http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z370%20Extreme4/index.asp#BIOS" rel="nofollow - http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z370%20Extreme4/index.asp#BIOS 1.
Save the BIOS
files on a device such as USB disk (FAT32 format), hard disk (FAT32 format) and
floppy drive. 2.
Press [F6]
during POST to get into Instant Flash menu. 3.
Select the
suitable BIOS version and flash.
Thank you! Yours truly, ASRock TSD |
Posted By: rigogs
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2017 at 10:44am
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yea had to do the update in BIOS with Instant Flash--ASRock has been updating bios frequently lately--I sure hope that Z370M Pro4(1.40)ROM does the trick, getting sick of pc rebooting for no reason at all with i5-8600K and approved mem and no overclock. Just finished update and so far so good... will see. |
Posted By: Ant1995
Date Posted: 09 Dec 2017 at 11:53am
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" rel="nofollow - Hey i appreciate your answer! Few questions i've been dying to be answered: 1. What exactly is instant flash? And to update my bios this way do i need it on an external usb or something im confused and nervous about bios but would love the update. 2. I had previously an MSI motherboard and it has Fast bios which means my computer booted up within 5 seconds or so... However.. when my computer turns on or restarts it take close to 5 minutes and it makes me nervous/tiredsome. (is there a fast bios option or anything to make this Quick/semi-normal) 3. My computer tends to restart twice in a row and i read that, that is some kind of issue or abnormal? Any other tips/advice for Extreme4 Edition aka apps or anything in general that you could slide my way? I'm new to AsRock and my friend highly recommends you guys! :)
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Posted By: rigogs
Date Posted: 10 Dec 2017 at 6:04am
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1. yep you got it, copy the Instant Flash bios (not win) to usb and run it from bios by hitting Del or F2 2. this issue sounds like OS, something is delaying your full start into the desktop, if you changed motherboards and used same boot drive, it would be best to uninstall all MSI software and drivers. If problem persists you may have to systematically turn off drivers until you find the culprit. 3. installing latest bios could fix the double restart issue ASRock has been a reliable mb source, this new x370m has had bios issues but looks like they are getting close to solving them all--at least this pc is not crashing after latest install. |
Posted By: Ant1995
Date Posted: 10 Dec 2017 at 8:48am
| " rel="nofollow - So i have to download it on a USB then go to my bios and then plug in USB? Can you explain ind epth so i don't screw anything up? Thanks man! |
Posted By: rigogs
Date Posted: 10 Dec 2017 at 11:17am
| yea just download file http://asrock.pc.cdn.bitgravity.com/BIOS/1151/Z370%20Extreme4" rel="nofollow - http://asrock.pc.cdn.bitgravity.com/BIOS/1151/Z370%20Extreme4 (1.30)ROM.zip it needs to be extracted from that ZIP file. Copy the extracted file to USB drive and reboot PC. Look for the bios menu and hit Del or F2 key. From there go to lower right corner and select bios Instant Flash, the other option will be Internet-this works ok--sometimes but stick to Instant Flash. Instant Flash will search USB drive and when it finds it just follow prompts to update Bios. It will reboot by itself and then go to progress window. Will reboot again when finished and you are all set--pretty much easy street. Just make sure you have the right file, mine is the z360M not same as yours. |
Posted By: Ant1995
Date Posted: 10 Dec 2017 at 11:33am
| " rel="nofollow - What program should i download to unzip it? Do i just drag it out and put it in the folder? |
Posted By: ASRock_TSD
Date Posted: 12 Dec 2017 at 10:27am
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Dear Ant1995
Thank you for your reply.
Yes, just download the BIOS from below link and
drag it out to a USB drive (FAT32 format). http://asrock.pc.cdn.bitgravity.com/BIOS/1151/Z370%20Extreme4%281.30%29ROM.zip" rel="nofollow - http://asrock.pc.cdn.bitgravity.com/BIOS/1151/Z370%20Extreme4(1.30)ROM.zip And follow the below steps to update BIOS. 1. Save the BIOS files on a device such as USB
disk (FAT32 format), hard disk (FAT32 format) and floppy drive. 2. Press [F6] during POST to get into Instant
Flash menu. 3. Select the suitable BIOS P1.30 and flash.
Thank you! Yours truly, ASRock TSD |
Posted By: Ant1995
Date Posted: 12 Dec 2017 at 10:31am
| " rel="nofollow - Do you have any idea why my computer takes so long to start up? Close to 5 minutes |
Posted By: parsec
Date Posted: 12 Dec 2017 at 11:00am
First, did you go into the UEFI/BIOS and check the Main page, which will display which version is currently installed? APP Shop might be wrong about the installed version. In Windows, you simply right click with the mouse pointer on the download .zip file and select the "Extract All..." option in the list. You'll then see a window open with the default folder and file name for the extracted file. Just click Extract and the folder with the file will be displayed. The file in that folder is the one you copy to the USB flash drive to use with Instant Flash. The UEFI/BIOS download page has instructions for Instant Flash, or find them here. Just highlight the link below, and right click and select Open link in new tab, or whatever you prefer: http://www.asrock.com/support/BIOSIG.asp?cat=BIOS8
While we have no idea what you are using for your OS drive, and what version of Windows you are using, as well as the rest of your hardware, that sounds like you are using a Windows installation done on another PC, with your Z370 Extreme4 board. What version of Windows are you using? That could also be caused by the OS drive being connected to one of the ASMedia SATA ports, instead of the Intel SATA ports. The two ASMedia SATA chipset ports are the two at the bottom of the "stack" of SATA ports, they are those closest to the Ultra M.2 slot. If the OS drive is connected to an ASMedia SATA port, just move the SATA data cable up to one of the Intel SATA ports. The ASMedia SATA ports are really only for use with data drives, and the Intel SATA ports will perform better. ------------- http://valid.x86.fr/48rujh" rel="nofollow"> 
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Ant1995 wrote:Posted By: rigogs
Date Posted: 13 Dec 2017 at 10:25am
| 2. this issue sounds like OS, something is delaying your full start into the desktop, if you changed motherboards and used same boot drive, it would be best to uninstall all MSI software and drivers. If problem persists you may have to systematically turn off drivers until you find the culprit. |
Posted By: Armadillo
Date Posted: 16 Feb 2018 at 3:28am
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" rel="nofollow - Hello, I`m new to the forum, and I just started a new buid, and my computer won`t start after shutdown form win 10 only if I unplug it. Asrock z370 extreme 4 new I5 8600k new G.Skill RipjawsV Black 2x8GB DDR4 3000MHz CL15 Dual Channel (f4-3000c15d-16gvgb) new PSu thermaltake toughpower 750 w (from my previous PC worked perfect) 1 ssd samsung pro 850 2 wd caviar I`ve installed everything and the computer starts up, won`t post, shuts down by itself, starts again, and after 1-2 min I see the post to enter bios. After exiting bios the computer boots into windows, everything works fine, and if I shut down, and try to start again it does the same won`t post, shuts down, restarts, shuts down (Everytime the bios resets by itself). If I unplug the cable from psu, starts normally, and the bios setting remain saved (XMP mode activated) I`ve try to update bios from windows 10 / flash drive but as soon as it loads the file and prompts me to press enter to restart, it`s acting again and the computer shuts OFF. If I pres power on,the loop starts again shuts down/starts up by itself for 30 sec, and then again prompts me to enter bios with all on default. both power cables from psu are connected to MB, ram are in recommended slots (I`ve tryied with 1 module in all slots), I`ve remove all usb connections from case to MB and still the same problem. the bios battery is good, if I unplug the cable, the data remains in bios. Only if I try to start without unplugging the cord, after numerous tries to post, the bios gets reseted and computer starts. Any ideea what it`s going on? should I return all components (I still have 4 days) When running, the computer works perfect without any problems. Thank you.
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