Asus MOBO BIOS updating: Flashback or EZ Flash 2?

warren_1979 · 29 Nov 2013 at 10:28

Hi.

I'm looking to update the BIOS on my M5A97 R2 motherboard. Which one would be the preferred method out of these two flashing options?

I think I am leaning toward EZ flash.

Cheers.

daveip · 29 Nov 2013 at 11:00

warren_1979 said:
Hi.

I'm looking to update the BIOS on my M5A97 R2 motherboard. Which one would be the preferred method out of these two flashing options?

I think I am leaning toward EZ flash.

Cheers.

I think EZFlash is from Windows? Never ... and I strongly advise NEVER update your bios whilst you're loaded in an OS. Do it from the BIOS utility that ASUS provides

Cosimo · 29 Nov 2013 at 11:06

EZ Flash is the way to go, it's the 'easy' and safe way to flash bios. There is no Windows interaction. Unzip your bios to a flash drive and follow the instructions in your user manual.

8 Pack · 29 Nov 2013 at 11:15

EZ Flash. Flashback is great for recovery or flashing to update CPU micro code otherwise use EZ Flash.

warren_1979 · 29 Nov 2013 at 14:24

EZ it is then.

Cheers.

daveip said:
I think EZFlash is from Windows? Never ... and I strongly advise NEVER update your bios whilst you're loaded in an OS. Do it from the BIOS utility that ASUS provides

No EZ flash 2 is within the BIOS. No OS involved.

foster grant · 29 Nov 2013 at 14:42

I did an EZ Flash two weeks ago with the Mobo below in my specs....took less than 5 minutes

...first time i had ever done it too

8 Pack · 29 Nov 2013 at 15:28

Its within Bios. Top option under tools.