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2019/10/03 09:47:49 (permalink)
Does this board have this feature ? Looking to possibly buy this board w a new gen cpu when it comes out next month if so.
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    Cool GTX
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    Re: EVGA X299 FTW, Bios update without cpu ? 2019/10/03 10:03:25 (permalink)
    I'll check
     
    Appears the answer is No 

    Contact EVGA CS to Confirm & ---> inquire about getting a BIOS chip with the current Version


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    The BIOS chip is easy to change - X299 FTW Manual - page 20
     
     
     Removable BIOS Chip The ability to remove and replace the BIOS chip without requiring special tools is a key feature on many of our boards, by adding a level of protection against BIOS failures, bad BIOS flashes, BIOS corruption, etc. This feature also allows EVGA to work with end-users if something happens to render the BIOS chip unusable or a BIOS update is needed for CPU compatibility; rather than replacing the whole board, Customer Support can send a pre-flashed BIOS chip to get you up and running without requiring the end-user to send in the motherboard. Please see the walk through on Page 132 for further information.
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    Re: EVGA X299 FTW, Bios update without cpu ? 2019/10/03 10:25:09 (permalink)
    The Z390 FTW and Dark mobos have that feature, and it's like what ASUS calls 'USB BIOS Flashback' and has on many of their boards..I think those are the only 2 EVGA boards that have it, but don't quote me on that.

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    Re: EVGA X299 FTW, Bios update without cpu ? 2019/10/03 10:30:54 (permalink) ☼ Best Answerby Cool GTX 2019/10/03 11:50:43
    Cool GTX
    I'll check
     
    Appears the answer is No - Contact EVGA CS to Confirm & inquire about getting a BIOS chip with the current Version


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    The BIOS chip is easy to change - X299 FTW Manual - page 20
     
     
     Removable BIOS Chip The ability to remove and replace the BIOS chip without requiring special tools is a key feature on many of our boards, by adding a level of protection against BIOS failures, bad BIOS flashes, BIOS corruption, etc. This feature also allows EVGA to work with end-users if something happens to render the BIOS chip unusable or a BIOS update is needed for CPU compatibility; rather than replacing the whole board, Customer Support can send a pre-flashed BIOS chip to get you up and running without requiring the end-user to send in the motherboard. Please see the walk through on Page 132 for further information.
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    Not needed.
     
    The new CPUs from Intel will POST to BIOS, but you'll need to update the BIOS from that point to boot into Windows with the new 10000 Series processors.  Just update to the latest BIOS from that point.
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    Re: EVGA X299 FTW, Bios update without cpu ? 2021/02/11 09:41:03 (permalink)
    Quote "Not needed.
     
    The new CPUs from Intel will POST to BIOS, but you'll need to update the BIOS from that point to boot into Windows with the new 10000 Series processors.  Just update to the latest BIOS from that point."
     
       incorrect got a Intel i9-10900X and  EVGA X299 FTWK you get 3 beeps and errorcode  "dF" . it will not post to bios ,sat there like a big fat paperweight.
    post edited by prday - 2021/02/11 09:43:14
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    Re: EVGA X299 FTW, Bios update without cpu ? 2021/02/11 10:22:33 (permalink)
    Yeah you need the BIOS that was released I think Oct '19 or later before it works.  I got my X299 FTW in Oct '19 and had to have a flashed chip sent to me while I was waiting for a 10920x
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    Re: EVGA X299 FTW, Bios update without cpu ? 2021/02/11 22:23:38 (permalink)
    prday
    Quote "Not needed.

    The new CPUs from Intel will POST to BIOS, but you'll need to update the BIOS from that point to boot into Windows with the new 10000 Series processors.  Just update to the latest BIOS from that point."
     
       incorrect got a Intel i9-10900X and  EVGA X299 FTWK you get 3 beeps and errorcode  "dF" . it will not post to bios ,sat there like a big fat paperweight.


    If you have the motherboard registered with EVGA, they will send you a updated bios chip.
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