Help updating bios on asus M3a89gtd pro/usb3

[tcfraz]

Hi, I'm trying to update the bios on my motherboard so i can put in a FX chip. Im attempting to update the bios using the asus update software that came with the motherboard. I downloaded the newest bios from their website onto my computer but when i try to flash the bios using the tool i get this error. "The model of the BIOS image dosen't match the bios rom currently present.

It says my current bios rom information is:
ROM type AMI
Model M4a89gtd pro/usb3
Version 1606
date 8/24/10

Bios image information
version 3027
date 10/31/2011

 

[jaquith]

Yikes, only update your ASUS BIOS wit EZ Plash 2; see -> http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/289507-30-what-flash

M4A89GTD PRO/USB3 - http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/AMD_AM3/M4A89GTD_PROUSB3/#specifications

 

[tcfraz]

So i download the new bios, put it on a flash drive then do the ez flash thing?

 

[jaquith]

Yep, not the link it offers a good How To and a Video which I recommend you read and look at before flashing you BIOS.

Good Luck!

 

[tcfraz]

Ok, I downloaded the newest bios, formatted a flash drive to fat32 and moved the file to it without changing its name. When i go to ez flash 2 i cant find the flash drive. What did i do wrong?

 

[tcfraz]

I just got it... thanks alot

 

[tcfraz]

Best answer selected by tcfraz.

 

[jaquith]

Cool!!! Enjoy and hope the new BIOS helps!

 

[nikorr]

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