* Need a bootable floppy disk? Look here: On the notepad, write "awdfl823K w6378vms.130" (without the " ")**īoot up system with the said floppy (it will take less than 2 minutes before screen comes out) Many of the bios versions posted here: >BIOSes>ME 7&8 FPT Files and instruction>Flash your BIOS, the Linux way! >Ĭopy the Award flash utility & BIOS file to the said floppy diskĬreate an autoexec.bat with "Award_Flash_Utility BiosFilename" in the content (e.g. Socket LGA 1150 : >ME 9 FPT files & Instruction> Not doing so will cause the flash to fail and require RMA. It is important to note that if any BIOS, EC FIRMWARE or any other type of FIRMWARE downloaded from MSI for a manual flash contains an BAT file it must be used. What it is, and all you need to know >BIOSes> MSI Forum HQ USB Flashing Tool >How to create a dos bootable USB stick> If you do not understand what your BIOS is, or what it does, please read: > BIOS. Included with the forum flash tool is MEMTEST, we recommend running this for 2 or more passes prior to a flash. Windows-based flashing - If you REALLY insist on flashing the BIOS under Windows, if you encounter any error during flashing, whatever you do, DON'T restart your PC! Try again until the flash is successful, otherwise your board will not start! Disable any anti-virus program (along with any other programs) prior to flashing.īoards with built-in M-Flash function - While M-Flash work's properly most of the time, it has still proved to be less reliable than the forum tool / manual flash.īefore flashing your BIOS, you must ensure your system is fully stable! Any instabilities can cause a bad flash and create an expensive paper weight.
#Flash your bios update#
We do not recommend using the MSI LiveUpdate tool to update your BIOS! It may be okay for updating your drivers, but please do not use it to flash the BIOS in Windows!