[NUC] Bioses Update and Recovery Instructions for NUC

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Follow this FAQ to download:

[NUC] Where Can I Download the Bioses File?

  • Update instructions are also available in PDF format.

Bioses Update Instructions for ASUS® NUCs with Aptio V UEFI Firmware PDF icon 
 

• Once the update process has started, DO NOT POWER DOWN YOUR SYSTEM before the update is complete. The update process will take up to 3 minutes. 
• Downgrading the Bioses to an earlier version isn’t recommended and might not be supported. An earlier Bioses version might not offer support for the latest processors, bug fixes, critical security updates, or support the latest board revisions currently being manufactured. If you’re trying to downgrade to a previous Bioses version and its Intel® ME Firmware version is older than that currently on the motherboard, then the downgrade is NOT supported.
• There may be a situation where the Bioses doesn’t see your USB flash drive during an update or recovery. If this happens, try to reformat the USB flash drive as FAT32 format, but de-select Quick Format. Then try the process again. You can find out more information in 
• If a Bioses update process is interrupted, your computer may not function properly. We recommend the process be done in an environment with a steady power supply (preferably with a UPS).
• Before you start, record all Bioses settings that have been changed from default, so they can be restored after completing the Bioses update if needed.

 

The following methods are available to update ASUS NUC to the latest version.

 Option for upgrading NUC BiosesSolution
1. (Recommended) Perform Bioses on NUC using Windows based Express Bioses utility.  How to Update NUC Bioses using Windows based Express Bioses installer
2.Perform Bioses update before OS loads using F7 and USB flash drive.Updating NUC Bioses Using F7 During POST (Power-on Self Test)
3.Perform Bioses update using the Power Button to access boot menuHow To Update Your NUC Bioses Using the Power Button Menu
4.Upgrade NUC Bioses from UEFI.How to use UEFI Shell to Update  NUC Bioses
5.Use Power Button to recover from failed Bioses update.How to recover NUC Bioses using Power Button Menu
6.Use the onboard Security Jumper to recover NUC Bioses.How to recover NUC Bioses using Security Jumper

 

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