6.Wait until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS updating process is completed.

For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section 3.11 Updating BIOS in

Chapter 3.

•Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while

BIOS update is ongoing, otherwise update will be interrupted. In case of interruption, please follow the steps again.

•If the light flashes for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this means that the BIOS Flashback is not operating properly. This may be caused by improper installation of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. If this scenario happens, please restart the system to turn off the light.

•Updating BIOS may have risks. If the BIOS program is damaged during the process and results to the system’s failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center.

Q-Code Logger

Q-Code Logger allows you to easily check Q-Code event logs with opening the computer’s case. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port (the USB port hole marked in green on the I/O shield) then press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds to automatically store the Q-Code event logs.

To use Q-Code Logger:

1.Insert the USB storage device to the Q-Code Logger port.

2.Press the Q-Code Logger button at the rear panel for three seconds until the Flashback LED blinks three times, indicating that the Q-Code Logger function is enabled.

USB Q-Code Logger button

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