Devil's Canyon on ASUS Maximus VI Formula using USB Bios Flashback

TheXtraCash · Jun 30, 2014

Hi everyone. I'm a bit of a novice so please bear with me. So my situation is that I have the Maximus VI Formula board which is Z87 but I also have the 4790k. I understand that all I need to do is update the bios, however the only way I could do that is either through usb bios flashback without using a CPU, or buying a cheap CPU to simply update the bios then plop the 4790k back in. I really don't want to have to buy another CPU, so my question is... is it possible to do the bios update via usb flashback? I figured it would work, until I read on ASUS's website that they suggest using their specific bios updater tool to do the task. Now I am a bit unsure. Would just like clarity before I try the usb flashback. Thanks.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jun 30, 2014

http://rog.asus.com/technology/republic-of-gamers-motherboard-innovations/usb-bios-flashback/

TheXtraCash · Jun 30, 2014

I am aware of how to use USB bios flashback I am just not sure if that will work since Asus seems to have a special bios updater just for the devils canyon CPUs that I can't use.

Praz-1 · Jul 1, 2014

Hello

Updating the UEFI for DC requires using the Windows updater utility with a first generation Haswell CPU.

TheXtraCash · Jul 1, 2014

Thanks. I guess I will just buy a really cheap CPU to use for the update.

Praz-1 · Jul 1, 2014

You're welcome.

soweic · Feb 11, 2015

I am sorry to dig this back, but I am now in the same situation. What was the cheap cpu you bought to do this work? Can't we just use Flashback for proper bios update too?

TheXtraCash · Feb 12, 2015

soweic :

TheXtraCash · Feb 12, 2015

soweic :

Hey, what i ended up doing was finding the cheapest cpu possible to update the bios then i put the devils canyon cpu in. I know it kinda sucks, but its just the way it is. Im pretty sure the usb bios update doesnt work with this particular bios update.

soweic · Feb 13, 2015

So you did try the usb flashback, but no luck? I just did mine too following the instruction of pressing it for a few seconds till light flashing. No chance to test yet cz my cpu doesn't arrive yet.

Anyway, what was the cheapest cpu you used? The system is stable now?

My board is Maximus VI Hero

TheXtraCash · Feb 13, 2015

soweic :

Hey the cpu I used was the Intel Celeron G1840. I judt didnt do the usb bios flash cause I wasnt 100% sure on it and didnt want to ruin everything. So after I used the cheap cpu and did the update using specific asus software on their site, I put the 4790k in and I have had no problems at all. Works great.

soweic · Feb 13, 2015

Great to hear from you again.
I checked, but G1840 also need the bios update?!!! http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Celeron-G1840-Processor-BX80646G1840/dp/B00J2LIE9C
Shouldn't we use G1820 or sth?

TheXtraCash · Feb 17, 2015

soweic :

Ya i meant that one. Which ever cpu thats is standard haswell should work fine.

Bo Lv · Feb 26, 2015

Okay, so someone clarify for me that the USB flashback without a cpu works? i have read up other forums that say it does. Let me know because i am currently stuck on this situation.

Dark Lord of Tech · Feb 26, 2015

http://www.asus.com/microsite/2014/MB/New_4th_gen_Intel_processor_compatibility/

http://www.asus.com/microsite/2014/MB/New_4th_gen_Intel_processor_compatibility/#models

System requirements:

Power supply
USB storage formatted to FAT16 or FAT32
ASUS 8 Series motherboard featuring USB BIOS Flashback

soweic · Feb 26, 2015

I ended up getting 4770K for hassle free. In worth case scenario, you can always get a cheaper cpu like G1820 for about $35 to install the Windows and update from there.

Bo Lv · Feb 27, 2015

Yes, it worked u just need to plug in the motherboard to the power source and flash with the USB. You have to use Asus rename tool. It wont work if you just rename it yourself.

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