Can i flash bios with no cpu installed?

j.col · 1 May 2014 at 21:42

Hey guys.
I just bought a P8Z68-V/ GEN3 mobo, http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/P8Z68VGEN3/ and an i5-3570K
And i think i made a noob mistake

I checked the cpu support list, and it says it supports the i5-3570K
But i didnt look at the bios version needed.

I tried fitting them today, and i cant get the pc to POST.
I just get 4 beeps.

I contacted the seller, and he confirmed he never updated the bios.
But i need bios 3201 at least

Is their anyway i can update the bios?
Or will i just have to buy another mobo and sell this one?

wazza300 · 1 May 2014 at 21:45

If that board supports Usb bios flashing then yes,you'd need to check the mb manual

If not then simply pull out the BIOS chip and order another with latest BIOS on it off asus themselves or fleabay

j.col · 1 May 2014 at 21:48

Thanks Wazza, is it as simple as that? lol

Is their de-slodering involved?

wazza300 · 1 May 2014 at 21:50

No soldering,asus BIOS chips click into a socket and are removable

I have the same board but the v pro

j.col · 1 May 2014 at 21:53

Excellent

Just had a look on youtube, it looks quite easy to do.

Thanks again

wazza300 · 1 May 2014 at 21:57

Yh just be carefull not to bend the metal prongs when pulling it out/in

I used a tiny flat bladed screwdriver to prise mine out

j.col · 3 May 2014 at 13:16

Thanks again wazza, it worked a treat and now i am just updating windows