Specifications

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE
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Chapter 2
2.2 BIOS update utility
USB BIOS Flashback
USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing
BIOS or operating system. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port, press the
ROG Connect button for three seconds, and the BIOS is updated automatically.
To use USB BIOS Flashback:
1. Download the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website.
2. Extract and rename the BIOS image le to M7G.CAP.
3. Copy M7G.CAP to the root directory of your USB storage device.
4. Turn off the system and connect the USB storage device to the USB BIOS Flashback
port.
5. Press the ROG Connect button for 3 seconds until the FLBK_LED ashes.
A ashing light indicates that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled. The light goes out
when the process of updating the BIOS is complete.
• For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section Updating BIOS in
Chapter 3.
• Connect your USB keyboard on the KeyBot port if you want to use the KeyBot feature.
Updating BIOS may have risks. If the BIOS program is damaged during the process and
results to the system’s failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center.
Clear CMOS button KeyBot port
USB BIOS Flashback portROG Connect button