¡° Be sure to update BIOS with OLD CPU, then you can use your new Haswell Refresh CPU successfully.
¡° Once update the BIOS below, you could upgrade the latest version only. Please DO NOT flash the old version.
¡@ Please refer to following steps to complete BIOS update now.
Step 1
Please download the BIOS & CPU EVO Package from chipset column.
Please note each file name of the BIOS & CPU EVO Package below is followed by the model name.
Reboot your PC and Press "Delete" to enter ECS BIOS interface-ECS EZ BIOS (left screenshot below).
Select "Advanced" mode to continue updating BIOS (right screenshot below).
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STEP 3
Set "ME Control" to be DISABLE.
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Chipset > ME Configuration
ME Control > Enabled¡@
ME Control > Disabled¡@
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EXIT > Save Changes and Reset
You can choose to update BIOS under DOS or Windows OS. We provide two operating procedures for your reference. Make sure you've downloaded CPU EVO 2 Package at STEP 1 before continue the next step.
STEP 4
BIOS update under DOS
STEP 4
BIOS update under Windows OS
Enter the AP file name “cpuevo2.exe” and press enter.
Enter “y” to start the upgrade process and do not abort the upgrade process or turn off the power while processing
System will automatically shutdown after flashing the BIOS.
Click AP file (Cpuevo.exe) to continue updating BIOS.
Make sure all other applications are closed or saved, then press "Upgrade" button.
Do not abort the upgrade process or turn off the power while processing. System will automatically shutdown after flashing the BIOS.
STEP 5
Reboot your PC , press F2 or DEL to enter BIOS setting page.
Restore BIOS to its default settings ( EZ Mode or Advanced Mode).
1. Restoring Default Setting in "EZ Mode".
¡@Default > Yes