MSI X299 TOMAHAWK ARCTIC BIOS 2.5

Key Features:

- Supports New Intel Core X-series Processor Family for LGA 2066 socket.
- Supports DDR4-4266+(OC) Memory.
- M.2 SHIELD FROZR: Strengthened built-in M.2 thermal solution. Keeps M.2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling, making them run faster.
- Designed for Extreme Performance: TURBO SOCKET with GAME BOOST, DIGITAL POWER Design
- Lightning Fast Game experience: TWIN TURBO M.2 with M.2 Shield FROZR and Intel Optane Memory Ready, Turbo U.2, LIGHTNING USB 3.1 GEN2
- GAMING LAN with LAN Protect, powered by Intel : The best online gaming experience with lowest latency and bandwidth management
- AUDIO BOOST 4 with NAHIMIC 2+: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience
- MULTI-GPU: With STEEL ARMOR PCI-E slots. Supports 3-Way NVIDIA SLI & 3-Way AMD Crossfire
- SYSTEM SAVER: 3 easy to use options to successfully boot your system again.
- VR READY and VR BOOST: Best virtual reality game experience without latency, reduces motion sickness. Supports Nahimic VR & TriDef VR.
- DDR4 BOOST with STEEL ARMOR: Give your DDR4 memory a performance boost
- In-Game Weapons: GAME BOOST, GAMING HOTKEY, X-BOOST, XSPLIT GAMECASTER, APP MANAGER
- GAMING CERTIFIED: 24-hour on- and offline game and motherboard testing by eSports players
- Click BIOS 5: Award-winning BIOS with high resolution scalable font, favorites and search function
- WHQL certified for Windows 10 

This package contains the files needed for installing BIOS. If it has been installed, updating (overwrite-installing) may fix problems, add new functions, or expand existing ones. Even though other OSes might be compatible as well, we do not recommend applying this release on platforms other than the ones specified.

Changes:

- Improved CPU compatibility.
- Enhance CPU over clocking stability.

WARNING:

- DON'T FLASH WHEN YOUR SYSTEM IS RUNNING FINE
- DON'T FLASH IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING

Flash AMI UEFI BIOS by MFLASH:

- Download the BIOS that match your motherboard and version number to your USB device.
- Extract the BIOS-zip file that you have downloaded and paste it to your USB storage device.
- Press “delete” key to BIOS, select “M-Flash”
- Click “Select one file to update BIOS and ME”
- Select USB storage that comes with the downloaded BIOS.
- Select BIOS which you want to update and press “Enter”.
- A warning message comes out “ Don`t remove USB drive or shutdown system” and then System will be reset to update BIOS after 5 seconds.
- If your motherboard is equipped with multi BIOS then system will pop up
- “Please set the multi BIOS switch to the target BIOS ROM then press any key to continue.” Otherwise it`ll proceed with next process.
- The system will start to update BIOS & ME
- After BIOS&ME update is finished, please press del key to enter BIOS setting menu to make sure that BIOS have been updated successfully.

Flash AMI UEFI BIOS by USB Disk Under DOS Mode

- Download the BIOS that match your motherboard and version number to your USB device.
- Extract the BIOS-zip file that you have downloaded and paste it to your USB storage device (Note: Make sure that your USB is bootable).
- Boot your system from a USB storage device
- When you get the DOS prompt, execute the following sequence:
- Reboot your system when prompted
- After bios update is done, C: prompt will appear on your screen.
- After system restart, Press del key to enter BIOS setting menu to make sure that BIOS have been updated successfully.

About OS Independent BIOS:

Although installing a newer BIOS version might add new features, update various components, or improve the device’s usability, this process is very risky, so the upgrade is recommended to be performed only when it is really needed.

In addition to that, this task should be performed by someone who has the knowledge to successfully complete the installation; regular users may fulfill it at their own risk.

When it comes to applying a new version without taking into account the computer’s operating system, the most commonly used method to flash the BIOS is by creating a bootable USB or CD containing the update file, and running it from DOS.

Still, regardless of the method used or whether the upgrade is performed by a regular or power user, it’s recommended that the new BIOS be applied in a steady power environment such as the one ensured by a UPS unit.

The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is a very important software that loads the currently installed OS, and tests all of the system’s hardware components – so make sure you flash it correctly.

Bear in mind that failing to perform a successful installation could seriously damage your device, and the faulty BIOS resulted from the process might even render it unusable.

So, if this release includes useful changes, hit the download button, get the package, and update your BIOS version. Otherwise, check with our website as often as possible, so that you don’t miss the release that you need.