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Hello!

 

I recently got my new i7 4790k for my build. I am using a Z87-A, which isnt compatible with that CPU, unless I update my BIOS.

Thats where it gets tricky. To get the support for that CPU I have to update it with their updater, and for that I need Intel Management Engine. I have installed it countless times now, but I still get the same screen when I try to update my BIOS, which is this one: 

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What am I doing wrong?

 

Very thankful for answers! 

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You can update it in the EZ 2 Flash tool Utility on BIOS itself. Why do you perform it on Windows?

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The best thing to do would be to upgrade the BIOS via a USB. Do you have access to another working computer to download the BIOS file?

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You can update it in the EZ 2 Flash tool Utility on BIOS itself. Why do you perform it on Windows?

 

The best thing to do would be to upgrade the BIOS via a USB. Do you have access to another working computer to download the BIOS file?

 

 

I have already done that. And apperantly it doesnt work. It has updated the BIOS, but not to fully support that CPU. So the PC wont boot with that CPU at this point.

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I have already done that. And apperantly it doesnt work. It has updated the BIOS, but not to fully support that CPU. So the PC wont boot with that CPU at this point.

Which CPU that you're using to update the BIOS right now?

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Which CPU that you're using to update the BIOS right now?

 

I am using an i5 4670k

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I am using an i5 4670k

Use that CPU to update the BIOS in the BIOS menu itself. Then put the 4790k.

 

You don't have to be on Windows to update the BIOS.

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Use that CPU to update the BIOS in the BIOS menu itself. Then put the 4790k.

 

You don't have to be on Windows to update the BIOS.

 

As I said. I have already done that. The BIOS is updated to the version that supports the i7. But I read somewhere that to actually support the CPU on this motherboard you HAVE to update it through the windows updater.

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As I said. I have already done that. The BIOS is updated to the version that supports the i7. But I read somewhere that to actually support the CPU on this motherboard you HAVE to update it through the windows updater.

Nope.

 

 

Just place the 4790k on motherboard.

 

It'll work for sure.

 

It has nothing to do with Windows Update.

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Nope.

 

 

Just place the 4790k on motherboard.

 

It'll work for sure.

 

It has nothing to do with Windows Update.

 

Im not talking about windows update. Asus have their own special method of updating BIOS. It uses an installer that your run through windows.

I have updated BIOS with EZ flash to the right version, but it did not work unfortunately :/

 

 

EDIT: As seen here, you can not update the Z87-A with flashback to get support for new CPUs.

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I have updated BIOS with EZ flash to the right version, but it did not work unfortunately :/

 

 

What do you mean by it didn't work?

 

Did you follow the procedures?

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What do you mean by it didn't work?

 

Did you follow the procedures?

 

Yes. Ive updated the BIOS with a USB through EZ flash utility inside the BIOS. It has now been updated from version ???? to version 2004 (The version they say should support this CPU).

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Yes. Ive updated the BIOS with a USB through EZ flash utility inside the BIOS. It has now been updated from version ???? to version 2004 (The version they say should support this CPU).

The latest one is 

Description Z87-A BIOS 2103 and BIOS updater

Improve system stability.

File Size 12.37 MBytesupdate 2014/09/12 Download from Global

Try this!

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Im not talking about windows update. Asus have their own special method of updating BIOS. It uses an installer that your run through windows.

I have updated BIOS with EZ flash to the right version, but it did not work unfortunately :/

 

 

EDIT: As seen here, you can not update the Z87-A with flashback to get support for new CPUs.

 

Flash back means as it sounds.

You're flashing your bios backwards, not forwards. So your motherboard does not support you flashing your bios to a previous version. (you can do it with a floppy drive, but can be difficult).

It's not a race to the bottom.

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The latest one is 

Description Z87-A BIOS 2103 and BIOS updater

Improve system stability.

File Size 12.37 MBytesupdate 2014/09/12 Download from Global

Try this!

 

I tried that one aswell, and it didnt work :/ (Versions Ive tried are 1707, 2004, 2103)

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Flash back means as it sounds.

You're flashing your bios backwards, not forwards. So your motherboard does not support you flashing your bios to a previous version. (you can do it with a floppy drive, but can be difficult).

 

Im pretty sure it doesnt mean that, since I am updating it to a later version. 

I know its an Asus technology that lets you update your BIOS without installing any components. 

But as I am saying, I dont care at all about updating my BIOS with a usb stick, since it is clearly not working. 

I am looking for a solution to install ME correctly so I can update my BIOS the other way.

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Im pretty sure it doesnt mean that, since I am updating it to a later version. 

I know its an Asus technology that lets you update your BIOS without installing any components. 

But as I am saying, I dont care at all about updating my BIOS with a usb stick, since it is clearly not working. 

I am looking for a solution to install ME correctly so I can update my BIOS the other way.

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Download this on your mobo support site.

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MEUD_3_Ensure_2.png

Download this on your mobo support site.

I tried to download and install from there, aswell as from Intels site.

I get the same issue with both :/

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