How to Update BIOS on ASUS Computer

Open the ASUS support page. Go to https://www.asus.com/support/Download-Center/ using your computer’s web browser.

Click the “Please enter a model name” text box. This frame is located near the top of the page.

Enter the computer model name. Enter the model name you see in the “About” section of the System Settings menu. While you type, a menu will appear with matches.

Select the correct model name of the computer. In the drop-down menu, click your computer’s model number.

Click Driver & Utility . This link is on the right side of the page.

Click the BIOS & FIRMWARE tab near the middle of the page.

Find available updates. The latest BIOS update file will be displayed here. If the date on the BIOS update file is more recent than the computer’s manufacture date, the BIOS probably needs to be updated.

• If the file was released many years ago, you probably don’t need to update the BIOS.

Click DOWNLOAD to the right of the BIOS file. The BIOS file’s ZIP folder will then begin downloading to the computer.

Extract the downloaded update folder. You need to use WinRAR to extract the BIOS archive:

• Install WinRAR if you haven’t already.
• Double-click the downloaded update folder.
• Click Extract To . It’s at the top of the window.
• Click OK .

Copy the BIOS file. After the extracted folder is finished, double click on the extracted folder to open and find the BIOS file (usually with a blank white file icon with the computer model number above). Click on this file and press Ctrl + C .

Open This PC. Click This PC on the left side of the File Explorer window.

Double-click your computer’s hard drive. This option is under the “Devices and drives” heading.

Double-click the “Windows” folder near the bottom of the window.

• You may need to scroll down to see this folder.

Double-click the “ASUS” folder located in the “Windows” folder.

Paste the copied file. Press Ctrl + V to paste. The copied file will appear in the “ASUS” folder.

• You may need to click Continue after pasting the file to confirm your decision.

Turn off the computer. Click Start

, select Power

then click Shut down to turn it off.

• Do not rush to restart the computer.

Hold down F2 . After the computer has completely shut down, you can start holding down this key.

Press the power button. While pressing the F2 key, press the power button on the computer to start it up.

Release the F2 key when the BIOS appears. The BIOS screen will appear after a few seconds, at which point you can release your hand from the F2 key.

Select the Advanced tab at the top of the BIOS.

Select Start Easy Flash at the top of the “Advanced” page.

Select the BIOS update file. Use the FS1 folder to browse the ASUS folder on the computer:

• Use the down arrow key to select FS1 .
• Use right arrow key to open FS1 .
• Select Windows and press ↵ Enter .
• Select ASUS and then press ↵ Enter .
• Select the update file at the bottom of the list and press ↵ Enter .

Confirm the installation. Press the “Confirm” key as specified in the pop-up prompt asking you to confirm your decision to update the BIOS. The BIOS will start updating.