Relevance= this motherboard has been out less than a year (I waited for Raptor Lake  Cpu to upgrade to 13900.Had the board months 8/6/22 before OP but kept my eye on the post. 13900k was not intended for this board  now out 8 days now it is thru Bios update if you want me to post a new post I will. Not dropping a 700 dollar CPU in a possible brick. Bee_Dee_3_Dee
 
 

Gumby88
I updated my sig for you Bee_Dee_3_Dee hope that helps solve my issue.

 
cool ty 
 
The problem your having is:
 
"Can't complete Flashing the BIOS Without a CPU". 
 
Now that u have a proper Sig with the Hardware ur using and ^^ problem description; it should be easier for others to also chime-in/contribute to this thread and help solve ur prob.
 
Starting point for a solution is always, information. Even though your Sig seems fine now, for all to see, let's be certain.
 
 
k so, if we open the manual... Manual for EVGA Z690 DARK K|NGP|N (121-AL-E699) (URL to it is at: https://www.evga.com/support/manuals/) and if we search in the PDF for "flash the BIOS without picture", the 1st page we're taken to is, Page -147-.
 
On Page -147-, we see two pics. The Pic of the BIOS UPDATE port that is directly on the Motherboard can also be seen in the Pic on Page -10-, towards the upper right --- it can also bee seen on Page -14-.
 
So obviously ur using the correct USB port.
 
Just remember the Pic shows: "BIOS Update" above it.
 
But on Page 141, it is referred to as: the "USB 2.0 to SPI header".
 
And the the Component Legend on Page 14 (entry 31) calls it: "USB to SPI for BIOS Flash".
 
So the USB "BIOS Update" port, the "USB 2.0 to SPI header", and "USB to SPI for BIOS Flash", are all three the same thing.lol
 
 
i noticed all the ^^ last February when i bought my Classified z690. I read every page of the manual three times before opening the Motherboard's box.
 
So enough blah blah blah... sry Gumby88! 
 
But it also says in table of contents on Page 40, under Internal Headers: "USB to SPI Header (for flashing BIOS)". omg! Sry again, but "SPI" doesn't ring a bell. OK cool... Wikipedia says... "Serial Peripheral Interface". And that make total sense. I kind of like "USB to SPI Header (for flashing BIOS)" now.
 
Go ahead and change 2nd line in ur Sig from:
non working bios (attempted 2.03 using USB port for bios update)
TO:
Non-working BIOS: v2.03 using the "USB to SPI Header (for flashing BIOS)"
 
That way ^^ makes it clear to anyone reading ur Sig, that ur using the correct port.
 
 
 
Back to ur problem Gumby88...
 
1. What all is connected to ur PC?
 
Of course just the bare minimum is advisable -- even though, Page 147, is talking about a problem different then urs, it still does apply. It's an example of a PC that used to work just fine, but it's no longer working properly. But the "no picture protocol" applies to ur problem too -- just with the exception of don't have things other than the bare minimum connected. Be sure only to have physically connected: a Video Card, a Keyboard and a mouse too if ur not used to getting around a BIOS' menu without a mouse.)
 
I know from experience that having SSD's connected could possibly cause a problem with getting to see a picture displayed. And it could be hindering the completion of Flashing the BIOS Without a CPU. So don't have them connected.
 
Edit: Oh, and we need to see ur Video Card's Brand/Make/and Model Number in ur Sig. That's important now and in the future because u have a "KF" CPU -- one without Onboard Video.
 
And after you read this post, in addition to continuing here, calling EVGA's phone support may prove to be a very efficient way to cross all T's and dot all I's.
 
We only need to find additional checks and make some additional attempts at the same protocol u have attempted. And hopefully the said checks will lead to something that had been overlooked and result in u successfully "Flashing the BIOS Without a CPU".
 
 
GL
 
 

Bee_Dee_3_Dee

Gumby88
I updated my sig for you Bee_Dee_3_Dee hope that helps solve my issue.

 
cool ty 
 
The problem your having is:
 
"Can't complete Flashing the BIOS Without a CPU". 
 
Now that u have a proper Sig with the Hardware ur using and ^^ problem description; it should be easier for others to also chime-in/contribute to this thread and help solve ur prob.
 
Starting point for a solution is always, information. Even though your Sig seems fine now, for all to see, let's be certain.
 
 
k so, if we open the manual... Manual for EVGA Z690 DARK K|NGP|N (121-AL-E699) (URL to it is at: https://www.evga.com/support/manuals/) and if we search in the PDF for "flash the BIOS without picture", the 1st page we're taken to is, Page -147-.
 
On Page -147-, we see two pics. The Pic of the BIOS UPDATE port that is directly on the Motherboard can also be seen in the Pic on Page -10-, towards the upper right --- it can also bee seen on Page -14-.
 
So obviously ur using the correct USB port.
 
Just remember the Pic shows: "BIOS Update" above it.
 
But on Page 141, it is referred to as: the "USB 2.0 to SPI header".
 
And the the Component Legend on Page 14 (entry 31) calls it: "USB to SPI for BIOS Flash".
 
So the USB "BIOS Update" port, the "USB 2.0 to SPI header", and "USB to SPI for BIOS Flash", are all three the same thing.lol
 
 
i noticed all the ^^ last February when i bought my Classified z690. I read every page of the manual three times before opening the Motherboard's box.
 
So enough blah blah blah... sry Gumby88! 
 
But it also says in table of contents on Page 40, under Internal Headers: "USB to SPI Header (for flashing BIOS)". omg! Sry again, but "SPI" doesn't ring a bell. OK cool... Wikipedia says... "Serial Peripheral Interface". And that make total sense. I kind of like "USB to SPI Header (for flashing BIOS)" now.
 
Go ahead and change 2nd line in ur Sig from:
non working bios (attempted 2.03 using USB port for bios update)
TO:
Non-working BIOS: v2.03 using the "USB to SPI Header (for flashing BIOS)"
 
That way ^^ makes it clear to anyone reading ur Sig, that ur using the correct port.
 
 
 
Back to ur problem Gumby88...
 
1. What all is connected to ur PC?
 
Of course just the bare minimum is advisable -- even though, Page 147, is talking about a problem different then urs, it still does apply. It's an example of a PC that used to work just fine, but it's no longer working properly. But the "no picture protocol" applies to ur problem too -- just with the exception of don't have things other than the bare minimum connected. Be sure only to have physically connected: a Video Card, a Keyboard and a mouse too if ur not used to getting around a BIOS' menu without a mouse.)
 
I know from experience that having SSD's connected could possibly cause a problem with getting to see a picture displayed. And it could be hindering the completion of Flashing the BIOS Without a CPU. So don't have them connected.
 
Edit: Oh, and we need to see ur Video Card's Brand/Make/and Model Number in ur Sig. That's important now and in the future because u have a "KF" CPU -- one without Onboard Video.
 
And after you read this post, in addition to continuing here, calling EVGA's phone support may prove to be a very efficient way to cross all T's and dot all I's.
 
We only need to find additional checks and make some additional attempts at the same protocol u have attempted. And hopefully the said checks will lead to something that had been overlooked and result in u successfully "Flashing the BIOS Without a CPU".
 
 
GL
 
 

Really wanna thank you Bee_Dee_3_Dee for your help firstly.
All that is connected now to the board is a keyboard, and the monitor. Inside the 3080Ti and my Ram nothing else.
I did what was suggested and changed the bin file name (Bios v 2.03) to EVGAE690.bin as suggested above by EVGATech_LeeM. Did not work Post LED said 1.5 frozen didn't even try to cycle
I then took out all SSds same exact result Post LED 1.5.
 
Reformatted the supplied EVGA flash drive and change the name to EVGAE699.bin and the post LED began to cycle like it was working. Result ended with the post LED reporting 1.2 so still fail.
I'm gonna have to do as you suggested "calling EVGA's phone support may prove to be a very efficient way to cross all T's and dot all I's"
Just nothings working. Thanks again.
 
 

Ok thank you very much !

The POST did cycle with the file named EVGAE690.bin Yes
I have had to hold it down for about 10 seconds yes.
It did cycle for around 7 minutes too. Yes
I did not try to install the CPU.

EVGATech_LeeM

N3TK1LLA
What do codes E3 and EF mean when doing bios update this way?

E3 means the USB disk is not in FAT32 format.

Much appreciated Lee! The USB is already FAT32 but I'll re-format using the long method and try again.
 
Edit: USB drive was incompatible with the BIOS Update port. Swapped it out with a different USB, good to go.

Just want to say with everyone's help this system is running. Thanks EVGATech_LeeM and Bee_Dee_3_Dee . busy now installing software. Thanks again guys!!!!!!

EVGATech_LeeM

redcloudsk77
hello,
 
i just got my evga z690 classified and waiting to get 13th gen cpu.
im looking at the manual regarding bios update section (bios update without cpu) and the instruction #4 and #5 are not clear to me.
 
/////4. When ready, flip your power supply switch to the “On” position and hold down the “BIOS UPDATE” BUTTON, which can be found on the I/O Panel.////
/////5. Continue holding down the reset key, as the POST LED counts down from 2. ////
 
#4 says i need to hold down 'bios update button' and #5 says continue holding down the 'reset key' ----> it means the 'reset button' right next to 'bios update' button? so i am supposed to hold down 2 buttons at same time? or they just talking about the just 1 button which is 'bios update button'.
 
this is so confusing.. someone plz help!!!!

#5 is a typo.  Thanks for catching it.  Reset should say the BIOS UPDATE button to be consistent with #4.  Previously, the reset button (as in power and reset buttons) was used to trigger the CPU-less flash.  Seems that it was missed while proofreading.

 
Please put this in a sticky so it is not so hard to find.
 
 
 

Hi, you can try to install bios 2.03, as it worked for me first try on my less than 1 week old z690 classified. This is the link to the thread including the bios file.



If it works, you can install bios 2.06 from windows

I had to add a detail, that probably doesn't matter, but when I updated my bios, the cpu was installed with power included. Even though it didn't post at first try/test, it worked after updating.
I did that because someone said that the bios recognized the 13th gen cpu, but still let it use the bios interface with an old bios.

Also, I only had the usb with the bios file connected to the MB, and power cord to PSU.

Best luck with the update!

You are a life real saver! It worked like a charm first time (even though I forgot to plug in CPU power ). I connected the CPU power, turned it on and it started to restart itself with different codes, I guessed it was searching for RAM, so I installed it and voila I entered the BIOS after next boot!
Important to note that after bios flash (without CPU power) it showed code 11.
 
I think it should be addressed with EVGA community and the BIOS 2.03 should be available for download with a note to use it for installation of 13th gen CPU.
It was not mentioned anywhere.
 
Thank you again for your lifesaving advice!

I agree with you.
One small question (probably not the right thread). Which m.2 slot to use for boot drive? I assume that the top one of three shares lanes with CPU (13600k) ?

Thank you again for your guidance. The manual was a bit unclear for me as I thought I will loose PCI slot performance to x8 on my GPU if use top m.2 slot.
Thanks again!

Juice.jr2k

Gumby88
The POST did cycle with the file named EVGAE690.bin Yes
I have had to hold it down for about 10 seconds yes.
It did cycle for around 7 minutes too. Yes
I did not try to install the CPU.

Hey, I have the same trouble.
Same thing with 1.5 post code.
Then I disassembled the finished build and put the mobo on the carton box and started experimenting with different versions of bios, different usb sticks and different hardware installed. And finally the 1.5 post went away! But then another problem appeared. When I tried to update bios with different file versions renamed to evgae699.bin e1 post appeared no matter what stick i was using. And when i read your posts and renamed to evgae690.bin it gave me e4 post code.

Wanted to know what stick did u use and what bios version.
And if anyone knows any information that can help I will appreciate it!

I used the usb stick supplied with the motherboard and Bios 2.03  with the file named EVGAE690.bin

Guys, I’ve tried to flash all the ‘1, 2, 3’ with 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 and 2.06 naming both evgae699.bin and evgae690.bin.
Evgae699.bin post e1, evgae690.bin post e4 after cycling. On the evgae690.bin after a few seconds of cycling there is always 3 flashes of power switch button on every version of bios before post.
Nothing else happens.
Second day after unboxing my brand new z690 Dark and no result.

- have 13700kf installed with a contact frame (didnt over torque, know about this issue)
- 24pin connected
- 2 cpu power connected
- aio waterblock installed with pump control pluged in (incase the mb starts not to overheat the cpu)

Read all the related posts. Tried all the methods mentioned. Nothing.

I‘m so upset having this issue.
Please help!

I won this game.

The problem was the psu.
It was brand new Phanteks Revolt Pro 1000w.
Just took the 2 year old deepcool and everything went like it should be - nice and smooth.
So, for everyone who the same issues - check ur psu too.