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Can't flash past current BIOS version on ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO Z87

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a b V Motherboard
October 10, 2014 9:59:17 AM

I have had an ongoing issue with trying to upgrade the BIOS version on my ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO Z87 motherboard. I am currently on flash 0804, but when I try to flash to a newer version, even the one directly preceding, which is 0903, my system hangs at the ROG BIOS splash screen. I have tried flashing using the BIOS EZFLASH utility, the FLASHBACK USB bios update, and from the ROG Suite EZUPDATE utility. Each time it boots, flashes the BIOS I just loaded, reboot and sits at the ROG BIOS screen indefinitly. The only way to fix it is to shutdown and use the FLASHBACK method to flash to 0804 with a USB drive. I am however, able to flash to an earlier version without any issues. BIOS 0711 works just fine.

I've called ASUS support and have gone back and forth with their tech support for over a week now. They finally requested I send it in for RMA,which could take 2-3 weeks. I can't be without my computer for that amount of time so I requested they just send a replacement BIOS chip, that you can purchase from the eStore. They just stopped responding to my messages and the support number just puts me on hold for well over an hour. They have given me the worst tech support I've ever had, even surpassing Comcast. At least with them I eventually get a hold of someone that will help.

Needless to say I just purchased a new BIOS chip that will ship with a new BIOS version. I am hoping this corrects the issue, but I wanted to put the question out there if anyone has ever had a similar issue and a BIOS chip swap out fixed it. I also wanted to get to a newer version because my SLI's 970's are having weird issues in certain games and are fine in other. Not sure if a future driver will fix this or if a BIOS update could help since I am so many versions behind.

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a b V Motherboard
October 10, 2014 12:04:23 PM

There have been some occurances of bad BIOS ROM chips on the ROG boards. For all the instances I have seen a new chip solved the issue except in one case where the motherboard was at fault and had to be RMA'd. I think you'll likely be ok with the new chip but if not I'd initiate the RMA process asap with ASUS by way of website if the problem is still an issue. I shouldn't be, as you will likely already have the most current version and it's unlikely there will be too many, if any, future firmware revisions for that board.
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a b V Motherboard
October 10, 2014 4:15:21 PM

Hopefully the Gods shine upon me and the BIOS chip will fix it. My buddy had some issues with a 980 and updated his MSI BIOS and solved his issues. I was hoping for the same, but it bombs each time. Fingers crossed. Thanks for the reply darkbreeze. I don't spend much time in the mobo forum section so haven't seen what people are reporting.
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