14 DAY TRIAL // Today, ASRock has pushed out several new BIOS packages developed for some of its motherboards, which improve CPU, graphics card, and DRAM compatibility, and update USB module, Microcode, ME (Management Engine), and RC.
In addition to that, these new updates also enhance boot time and overall system stability, change the PCIe power connector warning message, and add an easy mode feature, as well as a new notification for when an unsupported CPU model is installed.
When it comes to the versions, ASRock has rolled out BIOS 1.50 and 2.40 suitable for its 960GM/U3S3 FX and Z97 Extreme6 motherboards, respectively, as well as build 1.40 compatible with the Z170 OC Formula, X99E-ITX/ac, and 980DE3/U3S3 R2.0 devices.
Moreover, the producer has also made available a 1.70 BIOS package targeted at its Z170 Extreme7+, Fatal1ty Z87 Killer, 985GM-GS3 FX, and 880GM-LE FX motherboard models.
However, take into account that not all changes apply to each aforementioned devices. Before considering an upgrade, check the description page of your board model in order to make sure it resolves your specific problem.
Therefore, if you want to flash a newer BIOS, you can either use the Instant Flash procedure that is able to carry out this task via BIOS’s Setup Menu, or the DOS file that is able to do the same thing from a DOS command prompt.
Last but not least, there is also a Windows archive that can be used to update BIOS simply by running the downloadable file directly from your computer.
That being said, from the links below, follow the one that best describes your motherboard model, carefully apply its latest BIOS, and stay “updated one minute ago.”
Download ASRock Z170 OC Formula BIOS 1.40 Download ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 R2.0 BIOS 1.40 Download ASRock X99E-ITX/ac BIOS 1.40 Download ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX BIOS 1.50 Download ASRock Z170 Extreme7+ BIOS 1.70 Download ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer BIOS 1.70 Download ASRock 985GM-GS3 FX BIOS 1.70 Download ASRock 880GM-LE FX BIOS 1.70 Download ASRock Z97 Extreme6 BIOS 2.40