Hello everyone, today we will look at a utility that will help us update bios asus on a computer or laptop. The utility is called asus drivers update utility or asus update utility. It is absolutely free and easy to use, I think it’s no secret that in most cases, the latest firmware of your BIOS is the key to stable operation of your hardware. The method described below can be called a method for the lazy and the simplest that exists.

Previously, I already told you how to update a server motherboard using the Afudos utility. But the afudos utility may cause rejection for the average user since it requires DOS and the command line; it is much more pleasant to update the BIOS through the GUI interface of the program from Windows. So let's get to the point. There are at least 3 methods for updating the firmware:

• standard BIOS interface
• ASUS Live Update Utility

Why you need to update the BIOS, the most important thing is to support new equipment and improve support for existing equipment, and correct errors.

Update bios asus from windows using utilities. You can download them from the official website or from the Yandex disk below.

http://www.asus.com/ru/supportonly/ASUS%20Live%20Update/HelpDesk_Download/

At the moment, the current version of ASUS Live Update Utility 3.37 and asus update utility 7.10.05

Launch ASUS Live Update Utility, you will see a program window where you need to click Check update.

Your PC will begin scanning and searching for the latest updates for your ASUS board.

Let's also look at ASUS Update Utility, the program allows you to update the BIOS from a previously downloaded new firmware file.

You can also flash the Asus BIOS using the usual method via the BIOS interface, see how to do this below.

Due to the inability to install Windows 7 on the old 401 version of the BIOS, I updated the BIOS from version 401 to version 506.
I downloaded the latest version from off. Site
http://www.asus.com/ru/supportonly/X551MA/HelpDesk_Download/
In the settings of the “new” BIOS, it is possible to change Version OS ___ Windows 8 to Windows 7.
Now let's move on to the update itself. To do this, we need a partition on a hard drive or USB Flash drive with the NTFS or FAT file system and, of course, the update file itself, previously extracted from the archive. I advise you to put the update file where it will be easy to find.
So, having prepared everything, it is necessary to carry out all safety measures:
- The laptop battery must be charged.
- Just in case, also put your laptop on charge.
- If you are going to update the BIOS from a flash drive, then at least tape it with tape, but if the flash drive is dismantled (comes off), then take the laptop again to the service center.
After entering the BIOS, go to the "Advanced" tab. We select “Start Easy Flash” and get into a certain file manager: After a short search, we find the update file and press on it.
You need to download the UltraISO program. It is not necessary to download or buy the full version of the program. For subsequent operations, a trial version will be sufficient. After downloading the program, you need to take the following steps:
Connect the flash drive to your computer.
Transfer the important data stored on the flash drive to any other storage medium, as the files will be lost during the installation of the images.
Launch the downloaded UltraISO program.
Open the desired iso file, or create a disk image (iso) in parallel and open it using UltraISO.
Select the menu item called "Boot".
Select the "Burn Hard Disk Image" function
A window will appear where you will need to check the information written there in order to write the iso image to the flash drive.
The name of the flash drive must be selected in the "Disk Drive" field.
The "Image file" field displays the selected path to the location where the iso file is stored.
You can choose any "recording method".
Now everything is ready. Give the command "Record".
Now you need to wait a little.
All iso files that you were going to write to the flash drive have been successfully transferred there.
There is a problem with the MBR and GPT hard disk format
We begin installing Windows 7. When a window appears, selecting the drives where to install Windows. Press the key combination Shift+F10 to open the Command Prompt.
Enter the commands as shown in the screenshot above.
1)diskpart
2) list disk
Find the drive or array where you want to install the OS. If there is only one in the system, then it will always be assigned the number 0.
If you are not sure that you can select the disk/array correctly, then turn off the system, disconnect all disks except the one on which you want to install the operating system. Otherwise, if you select the wrong disk, all data on it will be lost.
Then boot from the bootable media again in UEFI mode.
Let's assume that the disk we need is number 0.
Then you need to enter the commands:
3) select disk 0
4) clean all data from the hard drive will be erased. We will get unallocated space.
Now close all windows and reboot the system (in UEFI mode).
Continuation
Start the installation, go to the disk configuration screen and Create a partition on an unallocated space of 120000 MB (120GB). The installer will automatically create all the necessary partitions. On the remaining space, also click Create and Agree. Then select 120 GB and click Next.

Leisure and work of a modern person can no longer be imagined without the use of a laptop. The need for repairs, changes in usual settings and updates often arises among users. Sometimes it is important to know how to update the BIOS on a laptop. BIOS is a key information input/output system that ensures loading operating systems (Windows, Linux, IOS). Flashing the BIOS on a laptop removes errors or enables additional support for memory and processors.

Why do you need a BIOS update?

Before you update the BIOS on your laptop, you need to find out why the program update is required. There are several factors:

1. No support for new software. The old settings do not suit the new tools, so the laptop needs to change the BIOS version.
2. When you install new programs, the old software “conflicts” with them.
3. The installed settings are damaged by viruses.
4. Information on how to flash the BIOS will be needed when the flash drive is not read as a boot device.
5. The laptop freezes when you turn on some programs or their options and reboots itself.
6. The motherboard does not detect a high-capacity hard drive or a video adapter (video card) with a high number of gigabytes.
7. The stability of the laptop is unstable, the computer works poorly due to minor software errors.
8. The manufacturer has installed only a basic set of functions, which is not enough for the computer’s operating power.

How to enter BIOS on a laptop

The BIOS launches immediately when you turn on the laptop. If the laptop model is older, then letters will be visible in the upper left corner of the display in the first seconds of loading. Next, the operating system starts and control of the laptop passes to it. To find out how to open the BIOS on a laptop, first of all, find out the manufacturer and model of the laptop. To enter the BIOS of the most popular brands of laptops, you need to turn on or restart the laptop, then follow to:

1. HP (HP) – hold down the F2 or Escape key when starting the laptop.
2. ASUS (Asus) – press the F2 key when turning on.
3. ACER (Acer) - press the combination F2-Del or Ctrl-Alt-Esc. You can also turn it on using the F1 key.
4. DELL (Dell) – Del, F2, rarely Ctrl-Alt-Enter.
5. SAMSUNG (Samsung) – at the moment of turning on, press the Pause button. A text will appear, in it you need to find “Press F2 to enter setup”. The F2 key is replaced by F1, F8, F10, F11, F12, Esc by selecting the desired one. To exit, press Enter. The next step is to search for the markings of the laptop motherboard. To find it out, follow “Start – Hardware – Device Manager – Configurations”. We copy the markings onto a sheet of paper and enter them in the browser. If desired, add additional “to enter setup/BIOS”.
6. LENOVO (Lenovo) - classic Del or F2 keys.
7. TOSHIBA (Toshiba) - it is worth considering the device model. For older Toshiba models, with the laptop turned off, hold down the F2 button, then, while holding the key, turn on the laptop. New devices are turned on according to the instructions “Login to Windows - Start - Preinstalled programs - Bios System” (sometimes the name is different, but it always contains the word BIOS).

Ways to update the motherboard BIOS on a laptop

Installing a BIOS software update differs in methods depending on the type of motherboard. Before installing the firmware, you need to study the instructions for the board to take into account all the details specified by the manufacturer. Upgrade options:

1. Windows proprietary utility. The advantageous way to avoid errors if it is not clear how to reinstall the BIOS. Modern motherboards (Asus, MSI, Gygabyte) preferably accept this utility.
2. Built-in BIOS settings. The option is considered suitable when the user is confident that the installed BIOS version is absolutely correct. The program for updating the BIOS (Q-Flash, EZ Flash, Utility) is written to a flash drive and launched.
3. DOS mode. This firmware option is for experienced users; for beginners it will be difficult to update the I/O program using this method. The mode requires creating a bootable flash drive with DOS and a new version of the BIOS program. Serious errors may appear during installation.

On Windows operating system

How to update the BIOS on an Asus or any other motherboard? Using the proprietary MSI Live Update 5 utility, the algorithm of actions is as follows:

1. Launch the MSI Live Update 5 program, click the Scan icon.
2. In the report list, look for the MB BIOS line. If there is one, then there is an update for your laptop. Click the arrow to download.
3. Run the file you saved earlier and click Next.
4. Select In Windows Mode to begin installation.
5. Active programs close, click Next.
6. Waiting for the program update to complete.
7. Press any key appears - press any button to restart the computer.
8. The update reinstallation process is complete.

Update directly in BIOS

The Windows upgrade option is not very safe for the motherboard. The main danger is the computer freezing or unexpected shutdown. If the installation process is interrupted, the motherboard will be damaged. Updating directly into the BIOS will help you configure the necessary programs and avoid problematic installations using built-in tools. Step-by-step instruction:

1. Download the update file to your computer.
2. Write it to a clean, well-functioning flash drive - you need one that has been previously scanned for viruses.
3. We do not remove the flash drive from the port and reboot the computer. The next step is to enter the BIOS.
4. In the Tools section, open the update utility (we find out the name from the instructions for the motherboard).
5. In the main menu, go to the left column (Tab key). This is where all the media that is detected by the device is located.
6. Select the flash drive, click update and press the Enter button.
7. Sometimes the motherboard triggers an error check, the end of which you need to wait for without canceling anything.

In DOS mode using a USB flash drive

1. Download the program from the official website. No installation required, so let's launch right away.
2. In the Device section, select a flash drive to load the file onto. Important: save everything you need from the flash drive first, otherwise when loading, all files from the flash drive will be deleted and recovery will not be possible.
3. In the File System line we indicate FAT32.
4. Opposite Create a bootable disk using, set the version of MS-DOS or FreeDOS. How to find out the BIOS version for your laptop? There is no fundamental difference between these options, choose any one.
5. Click Start: the process will complete within a few seconds.

Video instructions: how to reflash the BIOS

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Many users do not know the answers to the question. They don't know how to update the BIOS. Don't think that updating this program is super difficult. Believe me, everyone can figure it out.

The abbreviation of this system when translated into Russian sounds like a basic input-output system.

Why do you need a BIOS?

1. When the computer starts, the BIOS checks the standard hardware and its viability. If any of this equipment burns out, a special sound signal will sound.
2. The program runs a boot program that directly loads the Operating System.
3. Provides interaction between the OS and various peripheral equipment.
4. Gives the user the ability to configure PC hardware components.

Do I need to update the BIOS and why?

Updating this program is a deeper process than conventional computer programs. This implies a short algorithm of changes. Basically, this is correcting the malfunction of some rare components of the system or adding support for the latest processor models.

If the computer works without problems, it is better not to deal with this program. And it's not worth updating. You will not see any differences between the previous and new versions, and on the contrary, the update can generate unexpected problems for your PC. Most often they occur when the previous version was tested more thoughtfully than the new one.

The update should only be launched for your motherboard model. If you try to update the BIOS designed for a different model, it may bring you a number of unpleasant difficulties and problems.

But there are times when updates are necessary, and sometimes urgently:

1. The motherboard requires the installation of a new processor, which the updated version can provide. In this case, it is necessary to update the program.
2. You need to connect a hard drive of a size that is not supported by the old version of the program.
3. It is necessary to activate additional functions of the chipset (a set of chips that are designed to work together to provide a set of various functions) that are not included in the original version.
4. It is necessary to replace the outdated OS on the computer.
5. In case you plan to overclock your computer.
6. The system functions slowly or incorrectly due to errors in the BIOS code.
7. The version you have installed is broken, which is why the system does not function partially or completely.

What does a BIOS update do?

Updating the motherboard BIOS, as you already understood, is done mainly to ensure that new processors and new memory, which are released very often, are supported by the motherboard installed on your computer. Because of this, updating the program is sometimes simply necessary.

Is it worth updating the program unnecessarily? Is it possible to update it constantly without thinking about the consequences? Programming professionals advise against doing this.

How to view the current current version of your system program?

• The fastest way to find out the current version is to use command line on your computer.

• Enter: Wmic bios get smbiosbiosversion. A window will open in which you will see the current version.

After you have found out the information you need, you should go to the website of the manufacturer of the motherboard that is on your computer.
There are five most popular manufacturers:

How to update BIOS on a laptop?

Special programs for updating BIOS

Top 3 programs:

• Asus – Asus Update,
• MSI - Live Update,
• @BIOS.

General instructions for the programs:

Let's look at the option of how to update the BIOS from a flash drive:

How to make a bootable floppy disk for updating the BIOS?

The update method from a floppy disk is considered one of the most reliable in terms of security.

After all these manipulations, you need to restart the computer and boot from the floppy disk. Make sure that the disk drive is set as the first boot device in the BIOS. During the reboot, open the BIOS setup menu by pressing the special open keys. We select - Advanced BIOS Features, Boot Sequence, which are sometimes called Advanced, Advanced BIOS Features.

How to update BIOS without battery?

For update purposes, you often need to charge your computer to at least 10%. If this condition is not met, then the message “Power Check Error” will pop up in front of you, preventing you from updating the program.
In order to update it, you need to find out one key. What do you need to do for this?

Windows won't boot after BIOS update

It happens that after an update, Windows stops loading. In this case, you need to start the computer's BIOS. Find the parameters of SATA devices and try to change the operating mode. If the settings are set to IDE, you need to activate AHCI (or vice versa). After this, save the new settings and restart the computer.


And remember that you don’t need to log into this system unnecessarily, as this can harm your computer! If you still don’t understand or can’t figure out some subtleties, contact a specialist!

Have a great day!