ASROCK B650 bios flash issue

mpj88 · 2025-01-21T19:38:05+0000

Hello,

Recently bought a new ASROCK Livemixer B650 board. I'm trying to update the BIOS.

Everytime I try it says invalid file.

I initially tried through the flashback procedure, but that didn't work. Programming light went solid green, indicating an issue.

I tried using the instant flash from a USB in the setup, that failed.

Gave up and installed Windows and then downloaded the bios file again and extracted to the root of C. Tried from here and still the same error message.

Board is currently on v 3.01 bios. Trying to update to 3.16. I even tried going in single iterations to 3.06, that didn't work either.

My first ASROCK board. Am I missing something?

hornetstinger · 2025-01-21T19:39:14+0000

Umm you need to copy onto a usb stick

mpj88 · 2025-01-21T19:41:07+0000

hornetstinger said:
Umm you need to copy onto a usb stick

Yes, did that for the first 2 methods. Flashback is from a specific USB port (with computer off) . Can see the USB drive activate but then it stops.

It also doesn't have to be from a USB. It can read the root of OS drive when turned on.

hornetstinger · 2025-01-21T19:49:28+0000

if you do flashback did you rename the file?

mpj88 · 2025-01-21T19:58:54+0000

hornetstinger said:
if you do flashback did you rename the file?

Yes, renamed to creative.rom

Nelly · 2025-01-21T22:12:33+0000

USB stick formatted to FAT32 right?

mpj88 · 2025-01-21T22:49:18+0000

Nelly said:
USB stick formatted to FAT32 right?

Yes it was.

Seems I've managed to get it to work via flashback now. Changed a few things so not quite sure what got me over the line. Reformatted the USB, redownloaded the bios file. Had both the renamed and a copy in original name on the USB. Turned on and off the fTPM settings and loaded EXPO memory timings. Not sure what got me there but sorted now!