08-12-2022 09:43 PM
09-25-2022 10:55 AM
Raider0001 wrote:
there is no 2004 bios for me
09-26-2022 05:11 AM
Simk1n wrote:
Update ME first, then BIOS.
2004 is so far so good on my Apex.
09-17-2022 01:18 PM
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09-23-2023 01:49 PM
I believe it does yes, but was a buggy release (and is now old). You would be much better to flash a more recent version like 2703 (which has generally been pretty good).
09-23-2023 02:02 PM
Thanks for answer!!
My primary thing is just a problem does it works I gonna update it a year to newest version at the start. I don't want situation where I put motherboard and CPU and I can't even use it without newer bios that's why I'm asking I can see on change log there is something like:
1. Improve system stability
2. Update Microcode for next generation Intel Processors."
So I'm assuming updating microcode for next gen is that this gonna work.
When I check it on Asus is shows I need bios ver 2004 but on the change log 2004 there is no I do that allows me to use 13 gen or anything like on 1702 microcode or stuff like that.
09-24-2023 01:16 AM - edited 09-24-2023 01:18 AM
Well just try it and see. I don't know what motherboard you have, but if it has the flashback port then you can even update the BIOS without a CPU. If not (and you can get into the BIOS) then update using EZFlash.
If it won't boot with 13th Gen and you don't have a flashback port, then you would need to put in a 12th Gen CPU to update the BIOS. That's worst case though, I think you'll be alright. Once you have updated the BIOS and installed Windows, then you will be able to install all drivers and don't forget to update ME firmware as well (which you can only do from Windows). Enjoy your new build...
Edit: If it does boot OK with 1720, then install Windows, MEI drivers, then flash ME Firmware before finally updating the BIOS. That's the best way to do it.