ASUS updates UEFI BIOS for 100-series motherboards and Intel’s 7th Generation series processors

Intel's 7th Generation series processors are compatible with the existing LGA1151 socket on 100-series motherboards by way of a simple UEFI update. Ahead of the next-gen processor launch, the new UEFI BIOS' are ready today for ASUS 100-series motherboards in preparation. There's a huuuuuge support list of 87 ASUS motherboards, with even more to be added soon. So, if you already own or are thinking of purchasing one an ASUS Z170, Q170, H170, B150, H110 or C232-chipset motherboard, you can rest assured it will work with current 6th Gen series (i7-6700K!) and next-gen CPUs too.

To update the BIOS there are three easy ways. Whichever method you choose, we recommend performing the procedure at default/stock settings (i.e. not overclocked) to ensure the system is fully stable during the process.

• Download the UEFI BIOS from the ASUS website and drop it onto a FAT32 formatted USB flash drive. Plug it into your 100-series motherboard and power it up. Then select the EZ Flash 3 utility from within the UEFI BIOS and follow the instructions. The update should take a couple of minutes with restart(s).
• Some premium ASUS Z170 motherboards include USB BIOS flashback, which enables firmware updates without a CPU or memory installed. This feature is perfect for updating motherboards to work with next-gen CPUs they don’t yet support, especially if you cannot borrow a current 6th Generation processor to do #1. It can even help you recover from a (very rare) failed update attempt.

We recommend using EZ Flash 3 or USB BIOS Flashback because this is the more failsafe approach. However, if you still prefer you can update the UEFI BIOS from within the operating system. 

• The ASUS EZ Update software utility can be used to flash the motherboard’s firmware. Simply install the software and follow the instructions.

Below is the list of first announced ASUS motherboards with UEFI BIOS updates available. Simply Ctrl+F from within your browser to search for the motherboard name. If your motherboard is not on the list, please check also the ASUS website for future updates.

Z170	Motherboard Name	Min BIOS Version
Z170	MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME	2202
Z170	MAXIMUS VIII FORMULA	2202
Z170	MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA	2202
Z170	MAXIMUS VIII HERO	2202
Z170	MAXIMUS VIII RANGER	2202
Z170	MAXIMUS VIII RANGER	2202
Z170	MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT	2202
Z170	Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA	2003
Z170	Z170 PRO GAMING	2003
Z170	Z170I PRO GAMING	2003
Z170	Z170-PREMIUM	2202
Z170	Z170-DELUXE	2202
Z170	Z170-PRO	2202
Z170	Z170-A	2202
Z170	Z170-AR	2202
Z170	Z170-E	2202
Z170	Z170-K	2003
Z170	Z170-P D3	2002
Z170	Z170-P	2003
Z170	Z170M-PLUS	2002
Z170	Z170M-E D3	2001
Z170	SABERTOOTH Z170 S	2202
Z170	SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1	2202

 

Q170	Motherboard Name	Min BIOS Version
Q170	Q170T	2002
Q170	Q170S1	2001
Q170	Q170M-C	2003
Q170	Q170M-C	2001
Q170	Q170I-PLUS	2002

 

H170	Motherboard Name	Min BIOS Version
H170	H170 PRO GAMING	2003
H170	H170-PRO/USB 3.1	2002
H170	H170-PRO	2003
H170	H170-PLUS D3	2002
H170	H170M-PLUS	2002
H170	H170M-E D3	2001
H170	H170I-PRO	2002
H170	H170I-PLUS D3	2001

 

B150	Motherboard Name	Min BIOS Version
B150	B150 PRO GAMING/AURA	2003
B150	B150 PRO GAMING D3	2001
B150	B150 PRO GAMING	2003
B150	B150-A	2001
B150	B150-PRO D3	2001
B150	B150-PRO	2002
B150	B150-PLUS D3	2001
B150	B150-PLUS	2002
B150	B150M-PLUS D3	2001
B150	B150M-PLUS	2003
B150	B150M-A/M.2	2003
B150	B150M-A	2001
B150	B150M-C D3	2001
B150	B150M-C	2003
B150	B150M-D D3	2001
B150	B150M-D	2002
B150	B150M-V PLUS	2002
B150	B150M-K D3	2001
B150	B150M-K	2003
B150	B150M-F PLUS	2002
B150	B150M-ET M2	2002
B150	B150M-ET D3	2001
B150	B150M-ET	2001
B150	PIO-B150M	2002
B150	EX-B150M-V5 D3	2001
B150	EX-B150M-V5	2002
B150	EX-B150M-V3	2003

 

H110	Motherboard Name	Min BIOS Version
H110	H110-PLUS	2002
H110	H110M-R	2002
H110	H110M-PLUS D3	2001
H110	H110M-PLUS	2002
H110	H110M-A/M.2	2003
H110	H110M-A/DP	2002
H110	H110M-A D3	2001
H110	H110M-A	2001
H110	H110M-C D3	2001
H110	H110M-D D3	2001
H110	H110M-D	2002
H110	H110M-ET	2001
H110	H110M-E/M.2	2002
H110	H110M-E D3	2001
H110	H110M-E	2002
H110	H110M-K D3	2001
H110	H110M-K	2003
H110	H110I-PLUS	2002
H110	H110T	2002
H110	H110S1	2002

 

C232	Motherboard Name	Min BIOS Version
C232	E3-PRO V5	2002
C232	E3M-PLUS V5	2003
C232	E3M-ET V5	2001
C232	E3M-ET V5	2002

 

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