You make that like with any other compressed File, too: You make a Double-Click on it.
Here is a .zip File:
When I make a Double-Click on it, you get the Extract Window:
That shows what is inside of the .zip File. And in the upper left Corner is the ''Extract'' Button. So, You simply click on it to extract everything in it. If You only want extract one Thing, click on it so it is marked and then click on the ''Extract'' Button.
Look. This is what you do. Step-by-step. Do it slowly.
Download the BIOS file to your desktop.
EXTRACT it to the desktop. Do this by RIGHT-CLICKING the file. Go to "EXTRACT HERE." Follow through with the action.
Insert your USB stick. MOVE the EXTRACTED file to the USB stick. Make sure there is nothing else on the USB stick except for the BIOS file. Do not put the .ZIP file on the USB stick. Put what was extracted from the .ZIP file on the USB stick. Nothing else.
Reboot your computer. Enter your BIOS settings. Look at your BOOT screen carefully for something that says, "DEL" or whatever to enter the BIOS settings.
Find your BIOS' update utility. It should help you navigate to the file you put on the USB stick. Select it. Run the update. Do NOT touch the computer. Do NOT power it off. Let it COMPLETE the update. It may take a few minutes.
When the update is DONE, reboot your PC.
There; that should take care of it. I hope this is helpful. Thanks.
As you are updating a notebook I would also advise you have the mains adapter attached. You don't want your battery to die halfway through a BIOS update.
I did it that way but I understand it should be a .CAP file and mine showed this after hitting EXTRACT in the left had upper corner .....
You can see the .zip file on the right and the extracted file on the left .... it is not .CAP ..... or at least it doesn't state it is ....
My laptop is 5 years old but it does appear to have the ability for direct BIOS update by means of a USB thumb drive ....
And yes I have seriously considered not updating at all ....
Maybe it simply doesn't show the File Ending for some Reason. When You make a Right-Click on the File and choose the Properties Option what does it show to You?
Having read this Reddit post I would leave alone:
https://www.reddit.com/r/ASUS/comments/bxzbfm/problems_after_updating_bios_to_version_308/
It appears that Notebooks have the version number after the dot. For Motherboards it is .CAP.
Hmm ... did You tried it with contact the ASUS Support to ask for this?
IMHO, that is probably the best course of action. Expect to hear the typical dogma from them, that they do not support Linux.
Just tell them you want to know what the procedure is for updating the BIOS within the BIOS, and what to expect. Also, ask them what option you have if the update goes bad, what to do.
Hi. At the moment have both Pop and Zorin. Pop - probably be 3 minor annoying things, but definitely like the whole concept they're at... developing own firmware, US PCs, OS built on Rust. Like Zorin (on it now), but if the update prob comes up again, or something similar, would probably ditch it. What your views on Pop? Really interested. After using Zorin, probably looked at all the major players and Zorin and Pop came out trumps. Pop was last one looked at because of the dbx update prob.
Well I decided to just leave well enough alone and not poke the bear with a stick ....
Thank you to all those that offered advice but messing with the BIOS can definitely ruin your day and I can't afford to buy a new computer ....
Thanks again ....
I switched to POP OS in 2021, after having used Zorin OS for years. I bought a new computer in 2021, and Zorin OS 12, nor 15, was going to support all the hardware of my computer. I was on POP OS for a year, waiting the release of OS 16.
POP OS is commonly chosen by gamers like myself, because its a gamers centric OS. POP OS is also an Ubuntu Gnome derivative, but they were running a newer kernel at the time when I switched to it, as such, it supported my early 2021 hardware.
My experience with POP OS, was stellar most of the time. It ran very well for a Gnome derivative, looked great, but I hated the top bar. I was able to customize it to look better by use of theaming. Please also keep in mind, this was before POP OS switched to using theiy Cosmic.
I could do pretty much anything on it, obviously gaming as well. The biggest issue I had with POP OS, is that its not like an LTS release. They were both updating my software all the time, as well as upgrading my OS all the time, like a rolling distro.
Everytime they upgraded POP OS, something would break, like a kernel version go bad, now I get to enjoy a black screen. New Gnome version? Enjoy that we broke your extensions, now you can't change your clock speed. When an OS updates, it shouldn't break the user experience!
Once Zorin OS 16 got released, I stayed on POP OS for awhile, to see how well it was received. As it turns out, it was so well received, that people loved it more then Zorin's OS 17 with Wayland break your OS experience. I eventually got to the point, where I was tired of POP OS.
I returned to Zorin OS with OS 16, and guess what, I'm still using it after all these years! I wasn't impressed with the reception of OS 17, so I stayed on OS 16, as I still received security updates for a couple years yet.
I'm waiting on the release of OS 18, then I will upgrade to that. IMHO, the Zorin team does a much better job, with their LTS releases. They try to make sure that everything will work out of the box on most machines, before they send it out. They don't push out beta releases under the term "Rolling release" hoping people don't realize that means beta/testing.
You are very welcome @Frog , we here at Zorin OS forum are here to help, as well as look out for users who might make a possible bad decision. Like you said before, if your computer runs just fine, and your not having issues caused by bad BIOS, best not to play the fiddle, and break it to bits.
Still, you've learned stuff in the process, and that alone was worth the time. Education, is one of the best things in a modern society. For any Linux user who uses Linux, they will learn so much more, then those who use Windows.
Thanks! Zorin is comfortable to use - like a comfortable armchair. Ease of use does it for me. This dbx update prob is confusing. Never mess with the bios, accept the makers defaults. Not have secure boot as default on any PC, but Pop updated the firmware no hassle - dbx 20250507
Guess because I am not running standard install. I find Q4OS very stable, and it is a rolling release. Next major update will be in 2028. I have an issue with my partitions on PCLOS Debian that I haven't got round to bottoming yet. The Reddit post I referred to above left the users hdmi port for external screen defunct plus a lot of other ports. ASUS USA did give a response but I didn't read it. Seeing what the user had experienced would put me off. Glad to help Frog.
Jut a quick follow-up on my Asus BIOS problem .... I reached out to Asus and this is the reply I got .....
Regarding your concern, please be advised that the BIOS update process using ASUS EZ Flash Utility is designed for the Windows operating system. It may not be compatible with Linux Mint. Using the Windows-based BIOS update file on a Linux system could potentially result in system instability or "bricking" your laptop. To update the BIOS on a Linux system, it's recommended to use tools specifically designed for Linux-based BIOS updates, if available.
Furthermore, we have to check with our ASUS local support team for further advice d your concern. Here's what I'm going to do. I'll be making a report for this and escalating this to them. For us to escalate your concern, kindly provide us with your Linux version and the screenshot of your device proof of purchase.
Apparently this person knows nothing about Linux cause if they did they would know that Mint like most Linux OS is free ..... so no proof of purchase .....
So as it stands it looks like I will not be updating my BIOS on Asus because I'm sure not going to install M$ Windows again ..... something to think about if you are looking to buy a new computer ..... check and see if you can update your BOIS without have to have M$ Windows on your machine ....
Did they mean proof of purchase of the Computer itself?
No I don't think so because I registered my laptop with them when I first got it and they had the serial number of the machine in their replay to me which was on a email address I used when I registered .... but who knows .... by the way I do still have the receipt ....
I just found this video on Youtube detailing how to update the BIOS on a Asus laptop ..... he is on Windows but claims in the video and in his comments below the video that you can use any OS .....
Would you mind looking at it and letting me know what you think ..... thanks
Yes, this should work fine. Gigabyte does similar and it is how I updated my BIOS while using Zorin OS. I had no problems.
Thank you .... I'll give it a try maybe tomorrow when I have lots of time and I can concentrate more ... LOL
