Video Guide: CAP Converter BIOS Update

[TL]

If you’re now updating your motherboard BIOS for any reason, you’ll need to do the CAP conversion.
This is a two-step process which we’ve detailed in the video below so you can see how it works, and
as a reference to check if your update has gone smoothly.



For Rampage IV Extreme
If your BIOS version is 1404 or older, please install the BIOS Converter first before you update the BIOS.

The BIOS Converter is an ASUS-exclusive utility that allows you to convert the BIOS structure from .ROM
to .CAP for Windows 8 full-functionality.

http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Intel_Socket_2011/Rampage_IV_Extreme/#download

System specification:-
Intel i7-3930K
ASUS Rampage IV Extreme
ASUS GTS450 DirectCU
G.Skill RipjawsZ DDR3-1600 CL9 4GB x 4
Corsair AX1200

EDIT: The BIOS Flashback help page has also been updated to include CAP upgrades:

http://event.asus.com/2012/mb/USB_BIOS_Flashback_GUIDE/

[Arne_Saknussemm]

Pretty sure you can run Win 8.x on that BIOS...true later were more compatible feature-wise but you should be able to run...

Have you checked in BIOS that you have first boot priority as windows boot manager or the disk drive the OS is on?

You can update BIOS to 1404 BIOS flashback method renaming BIOS file R4F.ROM

Later BIOS you would have to run CAP converter but I cannot see that at ASUS support http://www.asus.com/US/ROG-Republic-Of-Gamers/RAMPAGE_IV_FORMULA/HelpDesk_Download/

Though seems to be available here http://www.driverguide.com/driver/detail.php?driverid=1875631&action=filfo

[AJH1993]

Hi Arne,

Thanks for the quick response.

I have applied the CAP converter and updated my BIOS to the current version;
After applying the update and rebooting my PC there was no change;
So I formatted my hard drive and re-installed Windows 8.1 Cleanly and it worked fine until I had to reboot again...
If I repeat the above, which drivers should I install first to prevent this problem? It's very odd.

Thanks

[Arne_Saknussemm]

OK so BIOS sorted...but the install?

You clear cmos after BIOS update....tried clearing CMOS if boot problem happens?

Are you removing all other drives except the target drive for OS..if not, best to. i.e only have OS drive connected to SATA ports

You connecting drive to Intel SATA ports not as media...(see manual)

Are you doing a uefi install...i.e. selecting uefi version of boot media starting install.

Drivers on install I load in Chipset, MEI and LAN and that's it....

[Operation_Nadet]

Can i do this with CROSSHAIR VI HERO too? USSB and Internet isnt working…. i hope this will work 😞