Topics:#usb-bios-flashback

The X99 Deluxe is ASUS’ super-premium X99 motherboard for gamers and professionals, packed to the brim with features. As you’d expect from a Deluxe, it focuses on features, which are listed quickly below, but further details can be found in the press release inside and forthcoming articles right, here on the ROG site.

If you've already got or just recently bought a Maximus VI or ASUS Z87 motherboard and have bought a new Intel Core i7 4790K or 4670K CPU dubbed 'Devil's Canyon', or even a new Pentium Anniversary Edition G3258 CPU, then it's likely your PC won't boot straight out the box! This is because you need to update the BIOS to the latest version to give support for these new CPUs on the older Z87 platform. Using the USB BIOS Flashback you can update the Z87 BIOS to the latest version, providing support for Devil's Canyon without first needing an 'original Haswell' CPU. ROG Forum member Praz has helped provide this helpful guide.

If you own any ASUS, ROG or TUF Z87, H87, B85 or H81 motherboard there will soon be BIOS updates for upcoming new 4th Gen Intel Core CPUs. Most boards feature ASUS' exclusive USB BIOS Flashback that can update the BIOS with only the ATX power connector attached - no CPU or memory required. When the new CPUs arrive, your ASUS board will be ready with the update from the support pages. Hit the PR button inside for the full list of motherboards and upcoming minimum BIOS version that provides new support.

The new Rampage IV Black Edition is the ultimate LGA2011 motherboard for PC gaming or overclocking, and the ideal companion for a new Ivy Bridge-E (4th Generation LGA2011) CPU.