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2019/01/27 18:38:16 (permalink)
Trying to update the BIOS on an old Z68 SLI motherboard in a system running Windows 10. Downloaded the files and created a bootable DOS USB with Rufus. Instructions say to simple run the appropriate .bat file off the USB from DOS, but I get an error saying they can't be run in DOS environment. 
 
Any assistance or recommendations with be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks much!
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    Re: Need Help Flashing BIOS on Z68 SLI in Windows 10 2019/01/28 10:34:09 (permalink)
    Hello and Welcome to the EVGA Forum 
    I have link here and below for you how to use flash your BIOS motherboard!!
    Before you do please make sure set to default in your BIOS setting and save the reboot.. follow boot up Windows
    • If in Windows Vista or later - Disable UAC in Windows as this can sometimes conflict. (Control Panel > User Accounts > Change User Account Control Settings, click and drag the slider down to "Never Notify" and click OK, then you MUST reboot for this take effect.). You can re-enable this later if you use this feature.
    • Close all open programs.
    • Go into the folder where you unzipped this package and run the appropriate batch file.
      • For Windows XP, Vista, 7 or 8 32Bit: FPTWIN32.BAT
      • For Windows XP, Vista, 7 or 8  64Bit: FPTWIN64.BAT
      • If in DOS Mode: FPTDOS.BAT
    • Press Y in CAPITAL LETTERS to start the flash process
    • DO NOT TURN OFF POWER OR RESET DURING THE FLASH PROCESS
    • After the flashing is finished, the system will automatically shut down. Then power on again and go into BIOS, Load Defaults, Save and Exit.
    • Go into BIOS and make sure it says release 15 on Overview page. If BIOS did not flash correctly, please follow these directions.
    For USB flash go link > here
    Any problem please get us back 

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    Re: Need Help Flashing BIOS on Z68 SLI in Windows 10 2019/01/28 10:45:53 (permalink)
    Thanks so much for responding. Unfortunately, this is the exact procedure I tried that gave me the 'can't run that file in DOS' message. Any other thoughts or tips? 
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    Re: Need Help Flashing BIOS on Z68 SLI in Windows 10 2019/01/28 10:55:51 (permalink)
    Sm00thJams
    Thanks so much for responding. Unfortunately, this is the exact procedure I tried that gave me the 'can't run that file in DOS' message. Any other thoughts or tips? 


    Not a problem 
    Did you use CMD (command prompt) in Windows? (don't use this) Just reading post here said > Flashing your BIOS from within windows is inherently the most dangerous way to attempt a flash....
     
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    Windows 11 Home 64bits up to Dated
    i9 11900K 5,275 MHz (3,500 MHz) || EVGA Z590 FTW WIFI || 2 x Nvidia RTX 2080 Ti FE || 32Gb Dominator Platinum DDR3 3600mhz XMP OC 3800mhz || 500gb Samsung 980 Pro NVMe || 500gb Samsung 970 EVO and Sata M.2 (1 x SSD and 1xHHD) || EVGA CLCx 360 Cooler || EVGA Supernova 1300w X3 || EVGA Z10 Keyboard || EVGA TORQ X10 mouse ||EVGA DG 77 case || Acer Predator  X35 35" 200Hz G-Sync || Logitech Z906 5.1 system sounds SPDIF|| Kaspersky Internet Security
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    Re: Need Help Flashing BIOS on Z68 SLI in Windows 10 2019/01/28 10:59:22 (permalink)
    I booted into DOS with a USB. Was told the batch file wouldn't run in Windows 10 CMD 'cause it's created for Windows 7 or 8. 
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    Re: Need Help Flashing BIOS on Z68 SLI in Windows 10 2019/01/28 11:01:02 (permalink)
    Have you use tool > HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool, V2.1.8 

    Windows 11 Home 64bits up to Dated
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    Re: Need Help Flashing BIOS on Z68 SLI in Windows 10 2019/01/28 11:03:15 (permalink)
    I used Rufus to make a Free DOS boot USB. Will using the HP tool make a difference? Thanks for the help.
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    Re: Need Help Flashing BIOS on Z68 SLI in Windows 10 2019/01/28 11:04:49 (permalink)
    I think you give a try with HP tool it will help! I think you use other software may not work! so try use HP tool? Any problem let us know 

    Windows 11 Home 64bits up to Dated
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