OS:
Windows 10 64bit
Driver Version:
2.05
Release Date:
3/26/2018
Driver File:
Download
BIOS 2.05 Updates
- Update CPU microcode for Intel security
- Improves smart fan speed control
- Improves Intel SGX compatibility
- Add SW-TPM function
- Add SPD control item for additional memory RGB control
This BIOS is intended to update the CPU microcode to increase security
related to the reported Spectre vulnerability for processors used on
Z170 motherboards. This microcode update is expected to be used in
conjunction with related patches from your Operating System or VMM to
ensure complete protection from reported vulnerabilities.
Windows Installation
- Download the correct .zip file below for your motherboard:
151-SS-E179-KR - EVGA Z170 Classified
142-SS-E178-KR - EVGA Z170 Classified-K
140-SS-E177-KR - EVGA Z170 FTW
111-SS-E172-KR - EVGA Z170 Stinger
- First go into your BIOS and load defaults, save and exit
- Close all open programs.
- Go into the folder where you unzipped this package and double-click update.bat
- Press Y to start the flash process
- DO NOT TURN OFF POWER OR RESET DURING THE FLASH PROCESS
- After the flashing is finished, the system will automatically shut down. Then power on again and go into BIOS to setup.
- NOTE: If the flash box immediately closes after flash
attempt, the flash may need to be run from a CMD prompt with
administrator privileges or DOS version.
BIOS Installation
- Extract the contents of .zip file to USB flash drive (must be formatted as FAT32)
- Reboot the machine and go into the system BIOS
- From the BIOS, navigate to the Save & Exit tab and open "Select BIOS File."
- Select the .bin file you wish to flash.
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