ASUS issues new BIOS updates to support Broadwell

Posted on Wednesday, March 11 2015 @ 12:09 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck
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ASUS announces the availability of BIOS updates to add support for Intel's upcoming Broadwell desktop processors. The update can be performed via the firm's Windows-based updating tool or via a USB flash drive.
ASUS today announced that all 9 Series motherboards offer support for 5th-generation Intel® Core™ processors, assuring a quick, safe, and smooth upgrade — immediately. The easy-to-use ASUS USB BIOS Flashback or BIOS Updater tools enable users to update the UEFI BIOS quickly, unleashing the great performance of the latest high-performance CPUs.

Easy update for instant compatibility with new 5th-generation Intel Core processors
ASUS 9 Series motherboards that include the renowned ASUS USB BIOS Flashback feature[1] enable users to apply UEFI BIOS updates with incredible ease. This innovative tool downloads the latest BIOS to a USB flash drive, enabling users to update the award-winning ASUS UEFI BIOS quickly and easily. The motherboard does not even need to have a CPU or DRAM modules in place: users can simply connect the power supply, plug in their USB drive, press the USB BIOS Flashback or Reset button and then sit back and wait — there’s nothing else to do.

For other ASUS 9 Series motherboards the necessary UEFI BIOS update takes just one click in an easy-to-use Windows-based BIOS updater application[2], which can be downloaded free of charge from the ASUS website.

Users keen to take advantage of the power of the latest 5th-generation Intel Core processors can visit the ASUS website, at www.asus.com, and download the relevant UEFI BIOS version today. The following ASUS 9 Series motherboards can be updated for compatibility with the latest Intel CPUs.

DVH

Motherboard model

BIOS
version

Z97

Z97-Deluxe(NFC & WLC)

2205

Z97-Deluxe/USB 3.1

0401

Z97-Deluxe

2205

Z97-Pro(Wi-Fi ac)/USB 3.1

2302

Z97-Pro(Wi-Fi ac)

2205

Z97-Pro

2205

Z97-A/USB 3.1

0501

Z97-A

2205

Z97-AR

2205

Sabertooth Z97 Mark 1/USB 3.1

0401

Sabertooth Z97 Mark 1

2205

Sabertooth Z97 Mark 2

2205

Sabertooth Z97 Mark S

2205

Gryphon Z97 Armor Edition

2205

Gryphon Z97

2205

Maximus VII Formula

2304

Maximus VII Hero

2304

Maximus VII Ranger

2304

Maximus VII Gene

2304

Maximus VII Impact

2304

Z97-Pro Gamer

2002

Z97I-PLUS

2502

Z97M-PLUS

2604

Z97-K

2502

Z97-C

2401

Z97-E

0602

Z97-P

2702

Z97-K R2.0

0702

H97

H97-Pro Gamer

2402

H97I-Plus

2502

H97M-Plus

2402

H97-Plus

2402

H97-Pro

2703

H97M-E

2302



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Thomas De Maesschalck

Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.



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