THANK YOU SO MUCH GLENN!!!!! I LOVE SO MUCH FOR THIS. I CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH!!!! I built my second PC over the weekend and I was so frustrated that I could not figure it out. I upgraded to Ryzen 7 7900X and 4070 FE. I literally almost spent $200 at my local computer shop.They told me $75 for full diagnostic and $125 to fix the issue per hour. Scammy practice. You saved me so much money. THANK YOU SO MUCH DOC!
Great job! For those who are worried, you can also check what bios version your motherboard came with on the little barcode sticker next to the cpu socket, it's the four last numbers. You can then check compatibility lists to see if you need to update your firmware before installing cpu.
Are you sure? I just opened mine and there are two barcodes, neither of which have even a relatively similar last 4-digits to the ASUS BIOS & Firmware page.
Hi Glenn, I am currently building a new PC and bought this motherboard on the day they released BIOS updates for the 7000X3D series issues. Your video was very helpful to update my BIOS before CPU installation. Thank you!
I've built today and I cannot get it to boot at all. The mobo is getting power as the rbg is on, but there are no QLEDs lit up on mobo. Will flashing the bios sort this??
Goodness gracious, I don't think I could have stumbled across a more useful video in my time of need. To the point, highlighting important steps, giving thorough info. Thank you
I could not get my BIOS to flash on three separate occasions over the last year. Was getting frustrated because I was doing everything in the checklist. BIOS correct. Name correct. USB 2.0, FAT32, Root of the USB... This is not my first rodeo... but it would fail every attempt. Finally decided to quick format the USB and move a new version of the BIOS update over to the reformatted drive. Everything worked... took about 4-5 minutes. With that said, having this step by step guide helped me double check all my steps and confirm I wasn't doing anything wrong. Why it wanted a freshly formatted drive? No idea... but my BIOS is up to date now. So thanks.
Just got mine almost completed, turned on and got in to BIOS. Saw it was 1807, followed along with your video. It completed and I went into BIOS and now at 2616. Thanks !
@phxedcw Good evening, friend, what processor do you have? I just bought the video board, I have the Ryzen 5 8600g processor, can I build the PC and it will give video without updating the bios? Or should I update it first to be able to have video?
@@phxedcwo I am running into issues still sadly. I’ve gone to the latest bios successfully. But can not connect to the internet to restart my windows pin. I’ve tried the provided WiFi adapter as well as Ethernet. I am at a loss now
@@Tressie13 Yes I am. I made sure to update the BIOS before doing anything else with the board. After the build was complete, I fired it up. The only issue I had was the wired Internet did not work. I needed to download and install a driver for it. After that, no hiccups, no problems .
@@c0p0ut Maybe dumb question but how did you download the driver without internet? I'm about to build a pc with the exact same as you (9800x3d and this board), should I put the driver on a usb stick before I build or is there some way to download it without internet?
Had an old USB 2 8G flash drive that indicated it was formatted FAT32, deleted all the directories/files off it and the followed the instruction and downloaded the latest BIOS file (1811) for my B650-plus WIFI motherboard. I then powered up the MBreformat the flash drive with 4k allocation size and reload the BIOS file. This time it worked, and the green LED flashed for a few minutes. Thanks for the clear instructions.
Thanks, I followed your exact directions and all went well. My nerves were maxed out as I never done this but thanks to your tutorial I’m confident that I can do it again.
Thank you for this video, super easy to understand and follow. Thanks to you, I managed to flash my BIOS and get my first PC build to POST correctly :) Cannot thank you enough!
Great video, super clear, with examples of issues people make make. First time flashing a motherboard that's not built yet, first video I click on, and it shows it.
Just simply an amazing guide, very clear and precise. Just recently got a 7800X3D and this same motherboard, I will try to flash it before inserting the CPU.
Thanks Glenn, This was extremely helpful. Microcenter has been selling alot of these boards with Ryzen 9 7900 processors and DDR5-6000 ram. Out of the box this memory isn't exactly supported on older firmwares. After I built my machine and went to turn it on, I got stuck with the solid orange light indicating an issue with my DRAM. Hopefully updating this firmware to the latest will allow it to post.
Thanks so much for this! I just built my first PC and I it seemed like I did a great job on all the hardware but was so thrown off when I couldn't get into BIOS
Oh but one thing. The BIOS renamer did not work for me. At least I think it didn't. It says it renamed to SB650EF.CAP in the prompt but file name just showed SB650EF
Watching this, because im getting this Motherboard for an 9800x3d. So it needs to be flashed at the beginning. Very clear, gonna save this for later and try it out! Thanks!
Not flashed a bios in over 25 years when you had to set jumpers and use a floppy so this video flashing a bios without a cpu or memory was a real eye opener, thanks for uploading as its not the board im going to flash but the B760-F which ill double check but I think will be similar.
Any recent ASUS motherboard that has BIOS Flashback will have a similar procedure. Just make sure you download and rename the BIOS file for your exact motherboard model. ASUS has lots of motherboards with similar names.
@@CarnivoryHODL Okay cool thank you! I pulled the trigger and went for the upgrades! What GPU do you use and what are the average FPS you get in the games you play if you dont mind me asking?
Solid vid-- comprehensive yet well paced. Thanks! I already ordered all my components (different mobo/ram) but found a Microcenter combo (7900x, b650e-f, G-Skill Flarex5 32gb) for $290 less. Some scary reviews for this board, but that's a serious discount! Do you recommend the b650E-F?
That is a pretty decent ASUS ROG motherboard, especially as part of that bundle. It has worked fine for me so far. My only complaint is that it does not use an Intel WiFi and Bluetooth chip.
@@GlennBerrySQL I'm wired in for LAN, so WiFi doesn't matter to me. I'm pulling the trigger on that deal more confidently thanks to your reco. Thanks! +1 sub
Just ran through this step by step as this is my first build and wanted to point out an error that I had that others might be struggling with, as well as the solution. When renaming the file with the BIOSRenamer, mine said it was renaming the file to “SB650EF.CAP” but noticed that the file itself just said “SB650EF” without the .CAP on the end like it shows up in yours. I decided to manually add the .CAP to the end of the file before doing the BiOS flash but immediately got a solid green light after a few flashes. Went back and tried it with what the Renamer did, without the .CAP and it worked perfectly. Hope this helps anyone else out! Great video!
This is probably because you don't have file extensions enabled in Windows Explorer. The .cap was there, but you could not see it (because by default, Microsoft hides it to not "confuse" people).
@@GlennBerrySQL ohhh. So by adding .CAP to the end, thus making it .CAP.CAP, I created the problem? It makes sense, though definitely confused me a bit
WOW ! greatly explain, sometimes (maybe often) videos, are poorly explain how to do something ...like they are mentally ill, but you did an excellent job !!
Great tutorial, only slight amend from my experience is you do not need to have the 8 pin connected only the 24 pin motherboard power cable if you’re completing the update on the board prior to connection any other components.
ASUS (and all of the other motherboard manufacturers) claim that the 12V EPS cable is required for this procedure, even with no CPU installed. I have never tried doing this without having the 12V EPS cable plugged in, so I can't confirm whether it is required or not.
Thank you for this ideo,just ordered moterboard and ryzen 7 7800x3d and i had no idea about this. My file was renamed but it didn't add the ''.CAP'' in the end but it is a cap file. That normal ?
Yes it is (if you don't have file extensions enabled on Windows Explorer). That is the default behavior in Windows (not having file extensions enabled). That is why you don't see the .cap at the end of the file name.
Hey im goign to get that cpu and motherboard, how is the motherboard i have some questions, is the motherboard good, wifi working and Bluetooth, did the update fix the CPU issues like burning.
Thank you very much for this video. I'll be asseùbling my first PC next week and I've decided to go for this board. Really helpful video once again thank you!
If you have a new enough CPU model that is not supported by the BIOS version that came with your motherboard from the factory, then system will probably not POST. Updating the BIOS to a new enough version that supports your CPU will fix that problem. It is also possible you might also have other problems that are preventing your system from POSTing.
What helped me is formatting my USB 3.0 32 GB stick with Rufus formatting software to FAT32 with 8 KB cluster size (by default its 16 KB and it didn't work). It was my only usb stick and I had to improvise
Hi Glenn! Great video - very clear. Im hoping you can help with my issue! I'm attempting this on a new ASUS mobo and 9800x3d and I think im following the procedure correctly (file name, correct mobo, correct usb slot), but its still blinking 3 times, making an attempt, and then solid green light. I came to this a little differently. I built the system, adding GPU and (perhaps fatally) storage from a prior system, intending to use a Windows boot USB to reinstall OS. Prior to POST/BIOS, it's throwing a "New CPU installed: fTPM/PSP NV corrupted error, Y to continue" - but my USB keyboard does not respond in any port. I've reset the CMOS, pulled the mobo battery, and removed all storage - same behavior. My thought was that a BIOS flash could help, but I can't get it to take. Any ideas?
Hello, thank you for your video ! i'm going to receive this week this exact motherboard with 7800x3d CPU. Should i just plug it to my supply and dont plug the CPU first to update the bios ? Thank you
Hello, I may be a bit late to this guide but I just put together my build. I got everything to work and I tried everything that this video recommended if it failed. I have gone through 3 flash drives all of which were in Fat32 and re-installed the BIOS multiple times. The light on the back flickers for a few seconds then turns solid. I have no idea what could be wrong.
Very clear instructions tx. But plz What does POST mean? (as in "Do I need to do this if my system will already POST" at 7,53m ) And how do I know if my Bios needs an update when it's not connected yet?
POST means "Power On Self Test". It is a routine that your computer goes through every time you turn it on to see if the hardware is working properly, before it tries to load the operating system. If your system will POST, then you can flash the BIOS using the built-in BIOS Flash utility (EZ Flash 3). Otherwise, you would have to use the procedure shown in this video to flash the BIOS.
Could you do a slower version for us that aren't so computer literate I found the renamer found the actual newer bios then when you start doing zip files I'm lost I actually think I have it done right just waiting for power supply to arrive then I'll try and download the file I'll let you know if I need more help or if I got it, also do you know a place to buy a decent priced Windows 10 OS thanks for all the help hope it works for me. Maxwell
You can pause and rewind the video if I am "going too fast". Most people complain that I speak too slowly, so this is a first. Anyway, I have multiple places in the video where I show a PowerPoint slide that covers every step in the procedure, talk about common mistakes, etc.
Thanks for the reply I have both files showing up the main problem is I didn't have a mouse in my laptop and it made it a lot harder to execute commands on the track board thank you so much for this update I love the fact I can do it without a $435.00 chip sitting in the mother I subsc subscribed s so anything else you come up with someone that still believes in GOD and optical drives go fish once again muck thanks from and on old timer who hasn't done a new build in 10 years lots of updates but this my newest build and I'm making it future proof as possible !!!
Hello, I will be buying this motherboard soon and I was wondering if it's still needed to it in this way with the 7800x3d, or can you just install it like usual? This seems pretty easy too, is this the easiest way to update your BIOS?
Depending on when your exact motherboard was manufactured, you may or may not need to do this in order to get the system to POST. It just depends on what BIOS version it had when it left the factory in Taiwan. If your system will POST, it is easier to use the built-in EZ Flash 3 feature in the BIOS setup program. Otherwise, you can use this method.
Amazing video, very clear and helpful, thanks. I could flash the bios, but unfortunately I still have the same problem. When I try to jump the motherboard with a screwdriver to test my build (the cooler, GPU and CPU are connected and installed but everything is still out of the case) nothing happens... I mean, the logo lights turn on when I connect the MOBO to the PSU, but when I insert a screwdriver in the PowerSwitcher Pins to boot (tried with multiple ones) the fans don't spin and no LED light turns on signaling me an error. Nothing happens! I have the fans connected, all CPU pins are connected to the PSU, I used the cable that comes with the PSU to plug it to the GPU, the GPU is also connected to the TV using an hdmi (I think this is fine? I want to use it as a monitor). Am I not seeing something? Perhaps it's too obvious, I'm just a newbie when it comes to hardware and cables... Maybe I screwed the Cooler too hard? But I don't think the mobo wouldn't even start if that were the case.
For people who are stuck with a solid green light do this: Download and open Rufus Boot selection: MS-DOS File System: FAT32 Cluster size: 8192 bytes Hit Start Copy the renamed bios file on the stick and flash the bios. I tried 2 usb sticks that I often use for installing a clean windows on systems, regular format in windows, placing the bios file and flashing did not work for me (tried everything), green light flashed few times and then became solid. Formatting the USB-sticks in windows was the issue. Tested with a Verbatim PinStripe USB 2.0 32 GB and a SanDisk Ultra 64GB USB 3.0.
I don’t know how much help this will be, but for the 650E-E, BIOSRenamer says you need the “.CAP” at the end of the bios file when renaming it, but when I ran that, it automatically renamed it without the “.CAP”. I added the “.CAP” manually and my system would not blink after 2-3 seconds, after plugging the drive into my motherboard and hitting the bios button. It worked, though, after I renamed the file to not include “.CAP”. The blinking goes faster on the motherboard once it “captures” that bios file from your thumb drive and took only a few minutes for it to run its course.
Hi thanks for the video, i tried everything u said in the video with all the details but when i press on bios button there is no green light at all. I tried with only 24 pin connected to power supply later on i added all the cables too in case i m missing, it didnt work at all. Mobo should be working, i did paperclip test (the fan turned then stopped tho) i have 650e-e and msi 1000w power supply. Dont know what is wrong. First time i assembled a pc but not working at all. 😢
You need BIOS version 0602 or newer to support the Ryzen 5 7600X. It is very likely that your motherboard already has a newer BIOS version. rog.asus.com/us/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b650e-f-gaming-wifi-model/helpdesk_qvl_cpu/
I think i forgot to place the file into the root of the flash drive, and the bios flash is just a solid light. Can i remove the usb safely if this is the case?
Hey Glenn, how likely will it be that I do not experience this issue ? I am planning on getting this motherboard with the ryzen 9 7900x first thing tomorrow morning.. im going to get a usb2.0 to make sure that it works instead of a USB3. But I have the cap file downloaded onto my usb 3 drive .
With a Ryzen 9 7900X, the motherboard should have a new enough BIOS version on the motherboard so you won't have to use this procedure. If the system will POST, it is easier to use the built-in BIOS flash utility in the BIOS setup program. Good luck!
@@GlennBerrySQL all went smooth. didnt have to update in order to receive post. Got windows installed and everything. However, I WAS NOT ABLE TO POST unless I disabled fan monitoring. My AIO pump was detected (plugged into pump header on motherboard) but NO CPU fans, or case fans were detected. All of my fans are plugged into corsair 5000d case fan hub or the corsair controller hub for my AIO water cooler. I did fix this issue by disabling fan monitoring since all of my fans were confirmed to be running. Again, ALL fans are actually up and running so it is more or less a fake error. BIOS update did not fix issue however. And it is updated to correct version. Do I need at least 1 fan plugged into the motherboard if I really want to fix this not serious yet slightly inconvenient issue ? Since, again, it is not real. From the little I have read online, the only way to fix the issue is to plug in one cpu fan into a fan header on the motherboard. I have not tried this yet because my cable management for my cpu fans is a little sub par and i do not feel like opening my case this week. If you have a solution, Let me know! As well, good video!
@@Billy_Beane Most motherboards will complain if you don't have the CPU fan (or AIO pump or AIO fan(s)) plugged into the main CPU fan header on the motherboard. I only use the case fan hub for case fans, not CPU or AIO fans or pumps.
@@GlennBerrySQL okay. In the future, I may plug one of my aio fans into the motherboard so I can get rid of that issue. Thank you for your help! Edit: sorry I have 2 separate accounts on my pc and my phone
You might've just told me what no other resource I came across mentioned, that you need a USB 2.0 flash drive. I'd already partitioned it to MBR Fat32 but I was using a 3.0 stick. Hopefully an older 2.0 USB stick will do it!
In the process of doing this. I have tried 3x so far and it keeps a solid green 😢. I searched a bit on forums and someone said to try doing it with the renamer tool which was renaming it without .CAP at the end. It’s still a CAP file though. It’s working so far 😮
I have questions Does it have to be connect 24pins + 8+4 cpu pins connected or i basically build all the pc gpu ram etc out together and still do flashback bios update from usb ?
Thanks for the informative video! Question - my system will already POST with an older version of the BIOS. For some reason, I don't have the ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility and I can't download it from the ASUS support page. I'm using the same motherboard (B650E-F). Any idea why this is or what I should do?
During this process, where do I put the keyboard if I don’t have an open bench type surface that you have? Considering it’ll be connected to the power supply as well.
@@rehanyousaf4684 I can only read what you write. I'm not a mind-reader. Most people put the motherboard on top of the motherboard box, or just a thick piece of cardboard.
I want to confirm. I am building with this motherboard and a Ryzen 7 7800x3d. Anything after bio version 1409, will be fine as well? Just wanted to confirm before doing anything. Thanks!
How will i know if i have to flash it? I have a ryzen 9 7900x, also how will i install it onto a USB if it doesnt even turn on? will i have to do it through another computer or something and if i do do i just copy that name that you showed in this video for this exact motherboard
Your system should POST with that CPU with the BIOS version that came from the factory on that motherboard. If the system will POST, it is easier to the BIOS flash utility that is built into the BIOS setup program. If you need to use this method to flash the BIOS, you will need another PC to download the correct BIOS flash file, rename it and copy it to the USB flash drive.
in this video there is written "if your system post, then you should use regular asus ez flash3", but why a lot of people in reddit and asus forum (me included) cant update with it? system literally crash in the same second you press ENTER when motherboard ask if i wanna update... i got this motherboard more than a year ago and i can only update it with flashback (and not everytime, i have to fight a lot to make it work) any advice? sorry for my bad english
I could really use some help. I upgraded and got a combo from Microcenter. I got a 7800x3d with a MSI Tomahawk B650 mb and 32 gb pg skill6000. My back usb ports wouldnt work with my keyboard. A Corsair K100pro. But the front ports worked fine. I updated the bios and chipset drivers. I also has a huge problem with the ram running at 6000mHz in Expo 1 or 2. Even limiting the ram to 5600. Bsod over and over. As a result i bought a ROG Strix B650e-f and i got everything wprking after some headaches other then my keyboard. Its firmwarebosnup to date and worked great with the old intel board i upgraded from. Im at a loss.
For me to get to work I needed to keep whatever the "rename" name it gave the file . Make sure it was down loaded through chrome web browser ,it worked with the USB 3 but not USB 2 for some reason . also make sure double check u un zip the file . I do not know where I would be without you Vid and the comments in this section it really helped me out thanks .
hi Glenn, Im building a pc with the Asus B650e-e and ryzen 7 7800x3d, i heard about 7000X3D series issues and im wondering if its still an issue today, do i need to get a specific bios update or just the latest one is fine? and can i update it after i built my pc ? Its my first time building a pc so could please help me out...
You want the latest BIOS update. If you look on their support page for that motherboard, you can find the minimum required BIOS version for your CPU, but getting the latest version is a good idea.
@@vert1k631 You can do this procedure on a bare motherboard (with no CPU, RAM, or GPU), or on a completely assembled system. It works either way. BTW, this question is answered in the video. You might want to watch the entire video, just so you see all of the steps required and the common mistakes that people make.
@@GlennBerrySQL You recomended a USB 2.0 but i already bought a Usb 3.0 is it ok or should i buy a USB 2.0? And How do you I know if my motherboard needs an Bios update for it to post, because I have a Asus B650E-E and ryzen 7 7800x3d and I’m not sure if it will post or do I need to update the Bios..
@@vert1k631 Sometimes there is a sticker on the box or on the motherboard itself that shows the BIOS version from the factory. The only way to know if it will POST is to put it together and see. USB 3.0 sometimes works, but USB 2.0 seems to work better for most people.
Genuinely one of the most stright forward videos on BIOS Install ive ever seen. Keep up the good work.
Thanks! I'm glad it was useful.
THANK YOU SO MUCH GLENN!!!!! I LOVE SO MUCH FOR THIS. I CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH!!!! I built my second PC over the weekend and I was so frustrated that I could not figure it out. I upgraded to Ryzen 7 7900X and 4070 FE. I literally almost spent $200 at my local computer shop.They told me $75 for full diagnostic and $125 to fix the issue per hour. Scammy practice. You saved me so much money. THANK YOU SO MUCH DOC!
I'm glad the video helped you avoid that!
Great job! For those who are worried, you can also check what bios version your motherboard came with on the little barcode sticker next to the cpu socket, it's the four last numbers. You can then check compatibility lists to see if you need to update your firmware before installing cpu.
Thanks for the info!
Are you sure? I just opened mine and there are two barcodes, neither of which have even a relatively similar last 4-digits to the ASUS BIOS & Firmware page.
Thanks! very helpful information.
@@FearTheBeans Thanks for the comment!
when i am pressing the button the light starts blinking and then its solid green please help
Glenn this is one of the best videos on how to do something I've ever watched. Thank you!!!
Thanks! I appreciate that.
Hi Glenn, I am currently building a new PC and bought this motherboard on the day they released BIOS updates for the 7000X3D series issues. Your video was very helpful to update my BIOS before CPU installation. Thank you!
You are welcome! Good luck with your build.
I've built today and I cannot get it to boot at all. The mobo is getting power as the rbg is on, but there are no QLEDs lit up on mobo. Will flashing the bios sort this??
Goodness gracious, I don't think I could have stumbled across a more useful video in my time of need. To the point, highlighting important steps, giving thorough info. Thank you
I'm glad the video was useful!
@@GlennBerrySQL My memory stick has only 2 option and thats NFTS and Exfat, how am i suposed to fix or continue ? my memory stick holds like 250 gb.
I could not get my BIOS to flash on three separate occasions over the last year. Was getting frustrated because I was doing everything in the checklist. BIOS correct. Name correct. USB 2.0, FAT32, Root of the USB... This is not my first rodeo... but it would fail every attempt. Finally decided to quick format the USB and move a new version of the BIOS update over to the reformatted drive. Everything worked... took about 4-5 minutes.
With that said, having this step by step guide helped me double check all my steps and confirm I wasn't doing anything wrong. Why it wanted a freshly formatted drive? No idea... but my BIOS is up to date now. So thanks.
Just got mine almost completed, turned on and got in to BIOS. Saw it was 1807, followed along with your video. It completed and I went into BIOS and now at 2616. Thanks !
building computer today after work, finished and noticed mines at 1616. Praying this will fix my issues with connecting to the internet.
@phxedcw Good evening, friend, what processor do you have? I just bought the video board, I have the Ryzen 5 8600g processor, can I build the PC and it will give video without updating the bios? Or should I update it first to be able to have video?
@@Jose-xk2vf Not sure, that's why I've been watching a lot of TH-cam videos to help me. Good luck
@@buttertaco8819 Watch the entire video completely before starting. Good Luck
@@phxedcwo I am running into issues still sadly. I’ve gone to the latest bios successfully. But can not connect to the internet to restart my windows pin. I’ve tried the provided WiFi adapter as well as Ethernet. I am at a loss now
Finally switching from my B350-F I bought in 2017. Great guide, really easy to follow and everything was clear
Good to hear! Good luck with your new build!
I just bought this board and the 9800x3d, Your video helped me get it setup for the rest of my new build. Thank you so much!
Good to hear! I'm glad the video was helpful.
Hi, are you using a 9800X3D on this particular board? (ROG Strix B650E-F Gaming WIFI), if so, how it's working? Ty!
@@Tressie13 Yes I am. I made sure to update the BIOS before doing anything else with the board. After the build was complete, I fired it up. The only issue I had was the wired Internet did not work. I needed to download and install a driver for it. After that, no hiccups, no problems .
@@c0p0ut Thanks!
@@c0p0ut Maybe dumb question but how did you download the driver without internet? I'm about to build a pc with the exact same as you (9800x3d and this board), should I put the driver on a usb stick before I build or is there some way to download it without internet?
This video was a great help with the BIOS flash process and the subsequent PC assembly. Thank you very much for the very clear explanation!
Thanks! I'm glad it was helpful!
The Asus EZ Flash went blank on me, you just saved my computer !
Thanks man !
Good to hear! I'm glad the video was helpful!
Had an old USB 2 8G flash drive that indicated it was formatted FAT32, deleted all the directories/files off it and the followed the instruction and downloaded the latest BIOS file (1811) for my B650-plus WIFI motherboard. I then powered up the MBreformat the flash drive with 4k allocation size and reload the BIOS file. This time it worked, and the green LED flashed for a few minutes. Thanks for the clear instructions.
You are welcome! I'm glad the video was helpful.
Thanks, I followed your exact directions and all went well. My nerves were maxed out as I never done this but thanks to your tutorial I’m confident that I can do it again.
Great! I'm glad the video was helpful.
You saved my friend's pc, with this video I was able to help him unbrick his motherboard. Thanks a lot!
Thank you so much, haven’t build a computer in 7 years and didn’t realize there was a slot specifically for bios updating
I'm glad the video was useful!
This video saved me so much stress. I had already bought a second board and ram sticks but flashing the bios fixed the issue. THANKS!
I'm glad the video was helpful!
damn you saved me, i was worried about my mobo not accepting the upcoming ryzen 9000, now i can flash it to the latest version.
You are the GOAT sir
Thank you for this video, super easy to understand and follow. Thanks to you, I managed to flash my BIOS and get my first PC build to POST correctly :) Cannot thank you enough!
You are welcome! I'm glad the video was helpful.
Great video, super clear, with examples of issues people make make. First time flashing a motherboard that's not built yet, first video I click on, and it shows it.
Most precise video I ever seen thx a lot doc 😊
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks!
Just simply an amazing guide, very clear and precise. Just recently got a 7800X3D and this same motherboard, I will try to flash it before inserting the CPU.
Thanks! Good luck with your new system!
Thanks Glenn, This was extremely helpful. Microcenter has been selling alot of these boards with Ryzen 9 7900 processors and DDR5-6000 ram. Out of the box this memory isn't exactly supported on older firmwares. After I built my machine and went to turn it on, I got stuck with the solid orange light indicating an issue with my DRAM. Hopefully updating this firmware to the latest will allow it to post.
did it fix it?
@@Billy_Beane no, unfortunately the CPU pins on the motherboard were bent.
I have same problem, what did undo after u found out?
Extremely thorough. Thank you for this tutorial video!
Thanks for the kind words!
i just did my first flash bios was scary at first bu i got it done Thank you kindly !
Glad the video was helpful!
Thanks so much for this! I just built my first PC and I it seemed like I did a great job on all the hardware but was so thrown off when I couldn't get into BIOS
You are welcome! Good luck with your system!
Oh but one thing. The BIOS renamer did not work for me. At least I think it didn't. It says it renamed to SB650EF.CAP in the prompt but file name just showed SB650EF
@@sleazydzx Do you have file name extensions enabled in Windows Explorer? By default, it is turned off in Windows, so you don't see the file extension
@GlennBerrySQL so you're saying I possibly named it .CAP.CAP? What would that do exactly? Cuz the PC definitely doesn't seem right
@GlennBerrySQL yep just enabled the file name extensions, plugged the flash drive in and sure enough it's .CAP.CAP
Watching this, because im getting this Motherboard for an 9800x3d. So it needs to be flashed at the beginning. Very clear, gonna save this for later and try it out! Thanks!
Hi. How's the 9800X3D going with this board?
Tks for making a concise video on how to do this.
You are welcome!
Not flashed a bios in over 25 years when you had to set jumpers and use a floppy so this video flashing a bios without a cpu or memory was a real eye opener, thanks for uploading as its not the board im going to flash but the B760-F which ill double check but I think will be similar.
Any recent ASUS motherboard that has BIOS Flashback will have a similar procedure. Just make sure you download and rename the BIOS file for your exact motherboard model. ASUS has lots of motherboards with similar names.
Very informative! Was scared about 7000x3d issues, but now know I can update to latest bios w/o cpu installed.
Thanks! I'm glad the video was useful!
Any update on your motherboard and 7800X3D? I am debating on upgrading and wanted to know if you how your system is doing
@@RFJoker System’s great! I run a -30 negative all core PBO as well along w/ 6200 cl30 ram & custom timings (buildzoid easy timings).
@@CarnivoryHODL Okay cool thank you! I pulled the trigger and went for the upgrades! What GPU do you use and what are the average FPS you get in the games you play if you dont mind me asking?
Great video. Can i do this process on a MAC ?I am building my first PC and have only a mac.
Great video thank you so much a year later and you’re still helping people. gained subscriber here.
Thanks! I appreciate that.
Solid vid-- comprehensive yet well paced. Thanks!
I already ordered all my components (different mobo/ram) but found a Microcenter combo (7900x, b650e-f, G-Skill Flarex5 32gb) for $290 less. Some scary reviews for this board, but that's a serious discount! Do you recommend the b650E-F?
That is a pretty decent ASUS ROG motherboard, especially as part of that bundle. It has worked fine for me so far. My only complaint is that it does not use an Intel WiFi and Bluetooth chip.
@@GlennBerrySQL I'm wired in for LAN, so WiFi doesn't matter to me. I'm pulling the trigger on that deal more confidently thanks to your reco. Thanks!
+1 sub
One of the best tutorials out there.
Thanks! I appreciate that.
Just ran through this step by step as this is my first build and wanted to point out an error that I had that others might be struggling with, as well as the solution. When renaming the file with the BIOSRenamer, mine said it was renaming the file to “SB650EF.CAP” but noticed that the file itself just said “SB650EF” without the .CAP on the end like it shows up in yours. I decided to manually add the .CAP to the end of the file before doing the BiOS flash but immediately got a solid green light after a few flashes. Went back and tried it with what the Renamer did, without the .CAP and it worked perfectly. Hope this helps anyone else out! Great video!
This is probably because you don't have file extensions enabled in Windows Explorer. The .cap was there, but you could not see it (because by default, Microsoft hides it to not "confuse" people).
@@GlennBerrySQL ohhh. So by adding .CAP to the end, thus making it .CAP.CAP, I created the problem? It makes sense, though definitely confused me a bit
WOW ! greatly explain, sometimes (maybe often) videos, are poorly explain how to do something ...like they are mentally ill, but you did an excellent job !!
I'm glad the video was useful. Thanks for the praise!
Great tutorial, only slight amend from my experience is you do not need to have the 8 pin connected only the 24 pin motherboard power cable if you’re completing the update on the board prior to connection any other components.
ASUS (and all of the other motherboard manufacturers) claim that the 12V EPS cable is required for this procedure, even with no CPU installed. I have never tried doing this without having the 12V EPS cable plugged in, so I can't confirm whether it is required or not.
@@GlennBerrySQL ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II - only the 24 pin motherboard power cable required
Asus should hire this guy to make videos.
Thanks!
Thank you for this ideo,just ordered moterboard and ryzen 7 7800x3d and i had no idea about this. My file was renamed but it didn't add the ''.CAP'' in the end but it is a cap file. That normal ?
Yes it is (if you don't have file extensions enabled on Windows Explorer). That is the default behavior in Windows (not having file extensions enabled). That is why you don't see the .cap at the end of the file name.
Perfect. I'm getting this mobo in a few days and this is exactly what I needed. I have a 7800X3D and am sure I will need to flash the BIOS. Thank you!
Same, i have everything ready except the mobo wich is coming tomorrow, hope it doesnt burn my 7800X3D fingers crossed :D
@@MarioYo1994 let's hope not lol. Haven't heard any new instances of that since the whole fiasco occurred and Asus handled it pretty poorly.
I'm glad the video was helpful. Good luck with your build!
@@GlennBerrySQL Thank you! This might be the most comprehensive step by step I've seen yet.
Hey im goign to get that cpu and motherboard, how is the motherboard i have some questions, is the motherboard good, wifi working and Bluetooth, did the update fix the CPU issues like burning.
Thank you so much! Is it the same procedure with Asus ROG Strix B650-A Gaming Wifi ?
Yes. Just make sure to download and rename the BIOS file for that exact motherboard model.
@@GlennBerrySQL Thank you, do you think Asus ROG Strix B650-A Gaming wifi is a good choice for 7000 series ?
@@Shajikuguren I don't see any problems with that motherboard.
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Thanks! Because I'm part of a group that gives help for build and they say that this motherboard has a voltage issue which makes me double think.
Really helped me understand my new board. Thanks alot mate.
You are welcome!
Thank you very much for this video. I'll be asseùbling my first PC next week and I've decided to go for this board. Really helpful video once again thank you!
You are welcome! Good luck with your build!
Thank you so much I thought I had bricked my board, this saved me with bios flashback button, I love it.
Glad the video was useful!
Thanks Glenn. Really appreciate this vid.
Having trouble booting my new system with pretty newly released parts... here's to hoping!!!
If you have a new enough CPU model that is not supported by the BIOS version that came with your motherboard from the factory, then system will probably not POST. Updating the BIOS to a new enough version that supports your CPU will fix that problem.
It is also possible you might also have other problems that are preventing your system from POSTing.
@@GlennBerrySQL it worked!!! ♥️♥️ My god. Thank you so much 🤣 I tried so much before this...
@@matthewfletcher Good to hear! Have fun with your system!
What helped me is formatting my USB 3.0 32 GB stick with Rufus formatting software to FAT32 with 8 KB cluster size (by default its 16 KB and it didn't work). It was my only usb stick and I had to improvise
when i am pressing the button the light starts blinking and then its solid green please help
Hi Glenn! Great video - very clear. Im hoping you can help with my issue!
I'm attempting this on a new ASUS mobo and 9800x3d and I think im following the procedure correctly (file name, correct mobo, correct usb slot), but its still blinking 3 times, making an attempt, and then solid green light.
I came to this a little differently. I built the system, adding GPU and (perhaps fatally) storage from a prior system, intending to use a Windows boot USB to reinstall OS. Prior to POST/BIOS, it's throwing a "New CPU installed: fTPM/PSP NV corrupted error, Y to continue" - but my USB keyboard does not respond in any port. I've reset the CMOS, pulled the mobo battery, and removed all storage - same behavior. My thought was that a BIOS flash could help, but I can't get it to take. Any ideas?
Hello, thank you for your video ! i'm going to receive this week this exact motherboard with 7800x3d CPU. Should i just plug it to my supply and dont plug the CPU first to update the bios ? Thank you
With that CPU, you will probably have to update the BIOS before your system will POST. The video shows you how to do it.
Really appreciate the video. Simple and answers all possible questions.
Hello, I may be a bit late to this guide but I just put together my build. I got everything to work and I tried everything that this video recommended if it failed. I have gone through 3 flash drives all of which were in Fat32 and re-installed the BIOS multiple times. The light on the back flickers for a few seconds then turns solid. I have no idea what could be wrong.
this is my situation too :(
Very clear instructions tx. But plz What does POST mean? (as in "Do I need to do this if my system will already POST" at 7,53m ) And how do I know if my Bios needs an update when it's not connected yet?
POST means "Power On Self Test". It is a routine that your computer goes through every time you turn it on to see if the hardware is working properly, before it tries to load the operating system. If your system will POST, then you can flash the BIOS using the built-in BIOS Flash utility (EZ Flash 3). Otherwise, you would have to use the procedure shown in this video to flash the BIOS.
Crystal clear. Tx 4 reply
Could you do a slower version for us that aren't so computer literate I found the renamer found the actual newer bios then when you start doing zip files I'm lost I actually think I have it done right just waiting for power supply to arrive then I'll try and download the file I'll let you know if I need more help or if I got it, also do you know a place to buy a decent priced Windows 10 OS thanks for all the help hope it works for me. Maxwell
You can pause and rewind the video if I am "going too fast". Most people complain that I speak too slowly, so this is a first.
Anyway, I have multiple places in the video where I show a PowerPoint slide that covers every step in the procedure, talk about common mistakes, etc.
Thanks for the reply I have both files showing up the main problem is I didn't have a mouse in my laptop and it made it a lot harder to execute commands on the track board thank you so much for this update I love the fact I can do it without a $435.00 chip sitting in the mother I subsc subscribed s so anything else you come up with someone that still believes in GOD and optical drives go fish once again muck thanks from and on old timer who hasn't done a new build in 10 years lots of updates but this my newest build and I'm making it future proof as possible !!!
This video was a great help to me today. Thank you, Glenn!
You are welcome! I'm glad the video was helpful.
Very clear instructions coupled to specific graphics - Thank You Sir
Glad it was helpful!
well done. I'm using the ez flash option but I didnt know how to use the flashback option. thanks
Thanks! I'm glad it was interesting.
Hello, I will be buying this motherboard soon and I was wondering if it's still needed to it in this way with the 7800x3d, or can you just install it like usual?
This seems pretty easy too, is this the easiest way to update your BIOS?
Depending on when your exact motherboard was manufactured, you may or may not need to do this in order to get the system to POST. It just depends on what BIOS version it had when it left the factory in Taiwan. If your system will POST, it is easier to use the built-in EZ Flash 3 feature in the BIOS setup program. Otherwise, you can use this method.
@@GlennBerrySQL alright, thanks for the help!
Thank YOU Glenn, you helped me and my friend a lot.🙏🙏
You are welcome!
This is my first time building a pc so this is very appreciated. Strangely the motherboard still demands a reboot with a proper boot device.
Well, if the BIOS doesn't see a boot device, it will complain about it even after a BIOS update.
This was super helpful, 100X better than the actual ASUS video ahahah!
Thanks! I'm glad the video was helpful.
Amazing video, very clear and helpful, thanks. I could flash the bios, but unfortunately I still have the same problem. When I try to jump the motherboard with a screwdriver to test my build (the cooler, GPU and CPU are connected and installed but everything is still out of the case) nothing happens... I mean, the logo lights turn on when I connect the MOBO to the PSU, but when I insert a screwdriver in the PowerSwitcher Pins to boot (tried with multiple ones) the fans don't spin and no LED light turns on signaling me an error. Nothing happens!
I have the fans connected, all CPU pins are connected to the PSU, I used the cable that comes with the PSU to plug it to the GPU, the GPU is also connected to the TV using an hdmi (I think this is fine? I want to use it as a monitor).
Am I not seeing something? Perhaps it's too obvious, I'm just a newbie when it comes to hardware and cables... Maybe I screwed the Cooler too hard? But I don't think the mobo wouldn't even start if that were the case.
Very helpful, thank you
You are welcome!
For people who are stuck with a solid green light do this:
Download and open Rufus
Boot selection: MS-DOS
File System: FAT32
Cluster size: 8192 bytes
Hit Start
Copy the renamed bios file on the stick and flash the bios.
I tried 2 usb sticks that I often use for installing a clean windows on systems, regular format in windows, placing the bios file and flashing did not work for me (tried everything), green light flashed few times and then became solid.
Formatting the USB-sticks in windows was the issue.
Tested with a Verbatim PinStripe USB 2.0 32 GB and a SanDisk Ultra 64GB USB 3.0.
I don’t know how much help this will be, but for the 650E-E, BIOSRenamer says you need the “.CAP” at the end of the bios file when renaming it, but when I ran that, it automatically renamed it without the “.CAP”. I added the “.CAP” manually and my system would not blink after 2-3 seconds, after plugging the drive into my motherboard and hitting the bios button.
It worked, though, after I renamed the file to not include “.CAP”. The blinking goes faster on the motherboard once it “captures” that bios file from your thumb drive and took only a few minutes for it to run its course.
Excellent Video Glenn very helpful and well thought out.
Thank yopu. I appreciate that feedback.
Thanks for this Awesome Video about flash the bios! While i'm typing, the bios is getting installed. Thumbs up!
I'm glad the video was useful for you!
Thank you very much for the superb explanation, Glenn! Currently flashing my motherboard of the same model.
You are welcome. Good luck with your system!
Hi thanks for the video, i tried everything u said in the video with all the details but when i press on bios button there is no green light at all. I tried with only 24 pin connected to power supply later on i added all the cables too in case i m missing, it didnt work at all. Mobo should be working, i did paperclip test (the fan turned then stopped tho) i have 650e-e and msi 1000w power supply. Dont know what is wrong. First time i assembled a pc but not working at all. 😢
did u get your to work now?
Do I need to do the same for Ryzen 5 7600X? It's not stated in the description but I would assume so.
You need BIOS version 0602 or newer to support the Ryzen 5 7600X. It is very likely that your motherboard already has a newer BIOS version.
rog.asus.com/us/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b650e-f-gaming-wifi-model/helpdesk_qvl_cpu/
The most helpful video I’ve watched! You’ve just earned a sub!
Thanks!
So I’m about to build my pc with this motherboard do I just download the most recent bios update or is there a certain one I need to download
I would use the latest release. If you are going to flash the BIOS, going to the latest version is a good idea.
Thank you so much Bro!!! that was a huge help to me...
Glad I could help!
I think i forgot to place the file into the root of the flash drive, and the bios flash is just a solid light. Can i remove the usb safely if this is the case?
Yes, you can
Hey Glenn, how likely will it be that I do not experience this issue ? I am planning on getting this motherboard with the ryzen 9 7900x first thing tomorrow morning.. im going to get a usb2.0 to make sure that it works instead of a USB3. But I have the cap file downloaded onto my usb 3 drive .
With a Ryzen 9 7900X, the motherboard should have a new enough BIOS version on the motherboard so you won't have to use this procedure. If the system will POST, it is easier to use the built-in BIOS flash utility in the BIOS setup program. Good luck!
@@GlennBerrySQL all went smooth. didnt have to update in order to receive post. Got windows installed and everything. However, I WAS NOT ABLE TO POST unless I disabled fan monitoring. My AIO pump was detected (plugged into pump header on motherboard) but NO CPU fans, or case fans were detected. All of my fans are plugged into corsair 5000d case fan hub or the corsair controller hub for my AIO water cooler. I did fix this issue by disabling fan monitoring since all of my fans were confirmed to be running. Again, ALL fans are actually up and running so it is more or less a fake error.
BIOS update did not fix issue however. And it is updated to correct version. Do I need at least 1 fan plugged into the motherboard if I really want to fix this not serious yet slightly inconvenient issue ? Since, again, it is not real. From the little I have read online, the only way to fix the issue is to plug in one cpu fan into a fan header on the motherboard. I have not tried this yet because my cable management for my cpu fans is a little sub par and i do not feel like opening my case this week. If you have a solution, Let me know!
As well, good video!
@@Billy_Beane Most motherboards will complain if you don't have the CPU fan (or AIO pump or AIO fan(s)) plugged into the main CPU fan header on the motherboard. I only use the case fan hub for case fans, not CPU or AIO fans or pumps.
@@GlennBerrySQL okay. In the future, I may plug one of my aio fans into the motherboard so I can get rid of that issue.
Thank you for your help!
Edit: sorry I have 2 separate accounts on my pc and my phone
You might've just told me what no other resource I came across mentioned, that you need a USB 2.0 flash drive. I'd already partitioned it to MBR Fat32 but I was using a 3.0 stick. Hopefully an older 2.0 USB stick will do it!
USB 2.0 drives seem to work better for this low-level procedure. Good luck with your system!
Thank you. You’re a life saver….
You are welcome. Glad the video was helpful!
you're a life saver. Thank you for uploading!!!
You're welcome!
In the process of doing this. I have tried 3x so far and it keeps a solid green 😢. I searched a bit on forums and someone said to try doing it with the renamer tool which was renaming it without .CAP at the end. It’s still a CAP file though. It’s working so far 😮
You saved me, Glenn! You just gained a subscriber. Thank you, good sir!
You are welcome! Thanks!
I have questions
Does it have to be connect 24pins + 8+4 cpu pins connected or i basically build all the pc gpu ram etc out together and still do flashback bios update from usb ?
You have to have the two power cables connected, but nothing else is required to be installed.
Thanks for the informative video!
Question - my system will already POST with an older version of the BIOS. For some reason, I don't have the ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility and I can't download it from the ASUS support page.
I'm using the same motherboard (B650E-F). Any idea why this is or what I should do?
The EZ Flash Utility is built into the BIOS setup program. You need to be in Advanced Mode, and then go to the Tools Menu.
During this process, where do I put the keyboard if I don’t have an open bench type surface that you have? Considering it’ll be connected to the power supply as well.
You don't need a keyboard for this process.
Meant the motherboard, man. Come on lol @@GlennBerrySQL
Meant the motherboard, man. Come on lol @@GlennBerrySQL
@@rehanyousaf4684 I can only read what you write. I'm not a mind-reader. Most people put the motherboard on top of the motherboard box, or just a thick piece of cardboard.
You're right. My bad. Thank you. @@GlennBerrySQL
Very Helpful! Thank you.
You are welcome! I'm glad the video was useful.
I want to confirm. I am building with this motherboard and a Ryzen 7 7800x3d. Anything after bio version 1409, will be fine as well? Just wanted to confirm before doing anything. Thanks!
Great vid! your hard work and effort on this is greatly appreciated!
Thank you so much for this video. Made things sooo simple!!! :)
Awesome job on this informative and detailed article!
How will i know if i have to flash it? I have a ryzen 9 7900x, also how will i install it onto a USB if it doesnt even turn on? will i have to do it through another computer or something and if i do do i just copy that name that you showed in this video for this exact motherboard
Your system should POST with that CPU with the BIOS version that came from the factory on that motherboard. If the system will POST, it is easier to the BIOS flash utility that is built into the BIOS setup program.
If you need to use this method to flash the BIOS, you will need another PC to download the correct BIOS flash file, rename it and copy it to the USB flash drive.
Thank You Glenn for a very good and instuctive video. Kindly regards! Thomas
You are welcome. I'm glad it was helpful!
My pc won’t get past bios now. It was working before hand and I just tried to update the bios. Any tips to get into windows?
in this video there is written "if your system post, then you should use regular asus ez flash3", but why a lot of people in reddit and asus forum (me included) cant update with it? system literally crash in the same second you press ENTER when motherboard ask if i wanna update... i got this motherboard more than a year ago and i can only update it with flashback (and not everytime, i have to fight a lot to make it work) any advice? sorry for my bad english
I could really use some help. I upgraded and got a combo from Microcenter.
I got a 7800x3d with a MSI Tomahawk B650 mb and 32 gb pg skill6000.
My back usb ports wouldnt work with my keyboard. A Corsair K100pro. But the front ports worked fine. I updated the bios and chipset drivers. I also has a huge problem with the ram running at 6000mHz in Expo 1 or 2. Even limiting the ram to 5600. Bsod over and over. As a result i bought a ROG Strix B650e-f and i got everything wprking after some headaches other then my keyboard. Its firmwarebosnup to date and worked great with the old intel board i upgraded from. Im at a loss.
I buy a 9750x3d and b650e f and I want to know if I need to do this with
wow a real tutorial without any shouting and dumb jokes
I'm glad it was useful.
For me to get to work I needed to keep whatever the "rename" name it gave the file . Make sure it was down loaded through chrome web browser ,it worked with the USB 3 but not USB 2 for some reason . also make sure double check u un zip the file . I do not know where I would be without you Vid and the comments in this section it really helped me out thanks .
Glad you got it working!
Good job on getting it working.
extremely helpful, perfect analysis. thank you!
Thanks! I'm glad it was useful.
Super useful step-by-step instruction.
TX!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much works for me
You are welcome!
when i am pressing the button the light starts blinking and then its solid green please help can i power off the psu or not
hi Glenn, Im building a pc with the Asus B650e-e and ryzen 7 7800x3d, i heard about 7000X3D series issues and im wondering if its still an issue today, do i need to get a specific bios update or just the latest one is fine? and can i update it after i built my pc ? Its my first time building a pc so could please help me out...
You want the latest BIOS update. If you look on their support page for that motherboard, you can find the minimum required BIOS version for your CPU, but getting the latest version is a good idea.
@@GlennBerrySQL Do I have to update it before putting in my CPU or can I do it after I have finished building my pc?
@@vert1k631 You can do this procedure on a bare motherboard (with no CPU, RAM, or GPU), or on a completely assembled system. It works either way.
BTW, this question is answered in the video. You might want to watch the entire video, just so you see all of the steps required and the common mistakes that people make.
@@GlennBerrySQL You recomended a USB 2.0 but i already bought a Usb 3.0 is it ok or should i buy a USB 2.0? And How do you I know if my motherboard needs an Bios update for it to post, because I have a Asus B650E-E and ryzen 7 7800x3d and I’m not sure if it will post or do I need to update the Bios..
@@vert1k631 Sometimes there is a sticker on the box or on the motherboard itself that shows the BIOS version from the factory. The only way to know if it will POST is to put it together and see.
USB 3.0 sometimes works, but USB 2.0 seems to work better for most people.