ME Update Tool not working for my mobo.

[matabhaine]

I have an ASUS Maximus VIII Hero mobo, I downloaded the ME Update Tool for my mobo from the ASUS website which states the correct mobo that I have, but when I run ME Update tool, I get the error 'this tool doesn’t support [ASUS Maximus VIII Hero] mobo. I have windows 10 64bit running, and all the latest drivers. I did a search on the net first but found nothing to help me. I want to flash the bios, but it tells me on the asus website that I need to update the firmware first. Any ideas would be welcome.

[PeterOz]

First question why do you want to update the bios ?
If the computer is working ok it is best to leave it as is.
Second question why are you not using the bios flash back via usb? Click On Me

[matabhaine]

Thanks for the reply.

Yes, I want to update the bios.
I want to update the bios for a new fix that ASUS has released.
I would use the flashback, but the ASUS website say ‘best to update the firmware to Version 15.0.42.2235 to ensure optimized system settings,’ which is what I have been attempting to do. I am on Ver 2.17.1246.

[PeterOz]

Is this a
ROG MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA

[PeterOz]

What is your current Bios version

ASUS website say 'best to update the firmware to Version 15.0.42.2235 to ensure optimized system settings,

Do you have the link for this

[matabhaine]

ASUS Maximus VIII Hero

https://rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-xiii-hero-model/helpdesk_bios/

[PeterOz]

Can you post a screen shot of the bios
you have posted conflicting information about what MB you have.

Method 1: Inquire through BIOS.

1. Press the DEL button to enter BIOS when the system boots up.
2. Check your model name at EZ mode in UEFI BIOS. - Take a picture and attach in your next reply

[matabhaine]

My very first post says ASUS Maximus VIII Hero; my confirmation post to your question says ASUS Maximus VIII Hero.

[matabhaine]

It is an ROG, but not an alpha.

[matabhaine]

Hope this is useful, and what you’re after.

[PeterOz]

My very first post says ASUS Maximus VIII Hero; my confirmation post to your question says ASUS Maximus VIII Hero.

Correct.
Your link in post #6 is for a ROG MAXIMUS XIII HERO. Not VIII.
This is the site for the Rog Maximus VIII

https://www.asus.com/supportonly/maximus%20viii%20hero/helpdesk_bios/

[matabhaine]

You can mark this solved; the problem was - I’m a baffon who missread the X, thanks for spotting that. Hope I haven’t wasted too much of your time. New motherboard needed after all.

[Bruce]

shoot - we’ve all been there, done that! ???♂️