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What is the Proper way to use usb flashback

vidguys
Level 7
I would like try to update my Maximus viii Hero Alpha using the USB flashback to bios 2202.

After I extract the cab file do i need to rename it?
Do I need to turn the power on to the computer?

I am downloading and getting the USB stick prepared on a different computer since my Hero board boot code is 00
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vidguys
Level 7
do I name it M8H.cab???

Thank you everyone for your help. The mother board took the new bios. This gives me hope that only the cpu is bad. Yeah I know bummer.

Nate152
Moderator
Hi vidguys

Have the psu switch on but don't start your pc.

Format a USB Flash drive to FAT32 and rename the bios file to M8H.CAP

Here is a guide you can follow.

https://rog.asus.com/forum/showthread.php?1142-How-to-use-ASUS-ROG-USB-BIOS-Flashback

JustinThyme
Level 13
Highly dependent on the mobo, M8H covers the maximus VIII Hero, dont think it differentiates with the alpha. If it doest take try renaming to M8HA.CAP



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The file name is also specified in the manual for the mobo. In my manual there is a section specifically about the BIOS Flashback Utility.