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Hotflash BIOS for EVGA Z370 Micro Motherboard

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2021/10/18 12:47:55 (permalink)
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CPU: Intel I7-9700K
Motherboard: EVGA Z370 Micro
RAM: G.Skill DDR4 F4-3866 Trident RGB (2 x 8Gb)
GPU: Asus Strix GeForce GTX 1080Ti
Storage: Intel 760p series 1TB M.2 SSD
 
I replaced a couple parts (cpu, motherboard, powersupply) on a build.  After putting everything together, and resetting the CMOS, the computer boots, but there is no display.  I can not navigate the BIOS menu to update the BIOS because there is no display.  There is also no display port on this motherboard to use the internal graphics, so I am attempting using the GTX 1080Ti via HDMI for display. I have a FAT32 formatted flashdrive plugged into a USB slot on the motherboard, loaded with the correct .bin file to update the BIOS.  How do i force a BIOS update via usb flash drive on this motherboard with no display to navigate the BIOS menu?  Thank You.
 
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    Re: Hotflash BIOS for EVGA Z370 Micro Motherboard 2021/10/18 18:19:55 (permalink)
    If the board won't POST due to a CPU which isn't compatible with your current BIOS version, I don't think that there will even be is a BIOS menu to navigate in.  Can you buy/sell or borrow a compatible CPU somewhere to use while you perform the BIOS update?
     
    There is no hotflash update capability.
     
    These are the CPUs compatible with the board prior to BIOS version 1.08:
    Core ™ i7 8700K
    Core ™ i7 8700
    Core ™ i5 8600K
    Core ™ i5 8600
    Core ™ i3 8350K
    Core ™ i3 8100
     
    I see the i3 8100 on eBay used for $60.
     
    Here is your motherboard manual:
    121-KS-E375.pdf (evga.com)
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    Re: Hotflash BIOS for EVGA Z370 Micro Motherboard 2021/10/19 11:25:23 (permalink)
    Yes it looks like the solution will be to install a Intel 8th gen cpu in order to update the BIOS version on the motherboard.  I found a computer repair store near me that will do this for $30.  Thank you for the help.
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