ECS all 8 series MBs support Intel Haswell Processors NOW!!

¡° 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.
         
 
Z97
Model Name Package
(Version)
Driver
Z97-Machine (V1.0)
07/03/2014

* Others ECS 9 Series MBs native supports Intel Haswell Refresh CPUs
Z87
Model Name Package
(Version)
Driver
Z87H3-A2X EXTREME(V1.0)
06/04/2014

Z87H3-A2X GOLDEN(V1.0)


06/04/2014


Z87H3-A3X (V1.0)
07/16/2014

Z87H3-A4 (V1.0)


05/29/2014


Z87H3-A4 (V2.0)
05/29/2014
Z87H3-M (V1.0)


05/29/2014


H87
Model Name Package
(Version)
Driver
H87H3-M (V1.0)
06/27/2014

H87H3-M3 (V1.0)


07/04/2014


H87H3-M4 (V1.0)
07/01/2014

H87H3-TI (V1.0)


07/01/2014


 

 

 

 

 

 
H81
Model Name Package
(Version)
Driver
H81H3-A3 (V1.0)
06/30/2014

H81H3-I/DVI (V1.0)


07/02/2014


H81H3-I/HDMI (V1.0)
07/02/2014

H81H3-M3 (V1.0)


07/18/2014


H81H3-M4 (V1.0A)
06/30/2014

H81H3-M5 (V1.0)


06/27/2014


H81H3-M7 (V1.0)
07/04/2014

H81H3-TI2 (V1.0)


08/07/2014


H81H3-MV (V1.0)
08/11/2014

B85
Model Name Package
(Version)
Driver
B85H3-A3 (V1.0)
06/30/2014

B85H3-M3 (V1.0)


08/13/2014


B85H3-M (V1.0)
06/27/2014

B85H3-M4 (V2.0)


07/01/2014


B85H3-M6 (V1.0) Coming Soon
B85H3-M7 (V1.0)


06/30/2014




Q87
Model Name Package
(Version)
Driver
Q87H3-M6 (V1.0)
06/03/2014

 
         
 
STEP 2 ¡@ 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.

¡@

  Chipset > ME Configuration      
       
         
  ME Control > Enabled¡@   ME Control > Disabled¡@  
  >>  
         
  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
  2. Restoring Default Setting in "Advanced Mode" .
¡@EXIT > Restore Defaults > Yes
 
  OR  
         

 

 

STEP 6 Reboot your PC and enter ECS BIOS interface-ECS EZ BIOS again.
Make sure the "Build Date" is updated.

 
BIOS Update Successfully