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Can't Update BIOS

Jodomcfrodo
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Hey LTT,

     I am trying to update my Maximus Hero BIOS to the latest version (1505) but I keep getting "Wrong file type" or "Get blocks error" depending on if I use AI Suite to try and update or the update application that comes with the BIOS download. FIle type is .CAP. The update says that it allows for Devil Canyon CPU's to be used. DO I need a Haswell refresh CPU to get this BIOS update? If it helps I have a flashed BIOS on my GPU.

 

Thanks!

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you still can use your 4770K even when you update your BIOS

 

can you use the BIOS Reflash button method?

 

my sig has the steps

 

but that is half of it

 

http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/MAXIMUS_VI_HERO/HelpDesk_Download/

 

you will have to use the BIOS utilities to complete the update in windows

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Don't keep trying to update your BIOS too much if you're getting an error in case of breaking it :P

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you still can use your 4770K even when you update your BIOS

 

can you use the BIOS Reflash button method?

 

my sig has the steps

 

but that is half of it

 

http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/MAXIMUS_VI_HERO/HelpDesk_Download/

 

you will have to use the BIOS utilities to complete the update in windows

 

I'll try it tomorrow. Thanks for the help!!

 

Don't keep trying to update your BIOS too much if you're getting an error in case of breaking it :P

Getting an error before updating the bios doesn't seem like it would hurt it at all, the bios never starts to flash. Should've made that clearer in the OP. My bad.

PC: 4770K @ 4.0 GHz --- Maximus VI Hero --- 8 GB 2133 MHz Corsair Vengeance Pro --- EVGA 780 TI Classified @ 1300 MHz --- Samsung Evo 250 GB --- Corsair RM 750 --- Corsair Carbide Air 540 --- CM Storm Rapid-I (MX Blues with PMK Evergreen Keycaps) --- Windows XP --- Razer Naga --- Custom Loop Parts: 380I, EKWB 780 Classy Waterblock and Backplate, 240mm and 360mm XT45, Swiftech MCP655, EKWB multi option reservoir, Mayhems Pastel Red, Primochill Primoflex Advanced Clear Tubing, 5 SP 120 Quiet Editions --- Mobile: Surface Pro 3 (i5 128gb) with JD40 (MX Clears) and Microsoft Sculpt Mouse --- Galaxy S6

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