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Maximus Formula vii Bios update question.

Xanoid
Level 7
Hi guys just trying to update the bios for Formula Vii MB.

Have downloaded the zipped file and renamed it to M7F.cap. Is .cap correct or should I change it to .pup or something else?
I am planning on loading the file onto a 16gb Fat32 formatted pen drive and boot from there.

Please let me know if I am missing any steps.

Thanks for the help in advance.
Cheers
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Chino
Level 15
If your system is stable, do not update the BIOS. But if you must, you don't need to name it to anything in specific if you're going to update the BIOS via the EZ Flash Utility in the BIOS. The file only has to be renamed if you're using the USB BIOS Flashback method.

NemesisChild
Level 12
Actually you don't need to rename the .cap file, just place it on your flash drive and your good to go.
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Xanoid
Level 7
Thanks Chino and Nemesis. I am just asking this just in case i have to update the bios. Better to be safe.
Maximus VII Formula
Asus Titan X
Intel 4790k
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB 2133Mhz
Win 8.1 Pro
Intel 730SSD 240GB, Samsung 840Pro 512GB,Samsung 840Pro 512GB
Coolermaster V1200 Platinum PSU
Nzxt Phantom 820,Logitech G710+(Keyboard),G502(Mouse).