Questions about updating the bios and intel management service on a new motherboard

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Hello
i intend on updating the bios through ASUS EZ Flash 3,
i downloaded the zip file from here:

extracting it, shows 2 files,one is an .exe ; is it fine it being an exe?

second question:
if you look at the link provided,on the latest bios,it says :

“Before BIOS update, please download Intel ME update tool from ASUS support site, and update ME firmware to Version 16.1.25.2124v4 to ensure optimized system settings.”

and in the bios before this one,it seems there is this Intel ME update.
so installing first this bios will take care of it?

and is this the way to update Intel ME, or does it come with Manjaro’s updates?

and what about updating the chipset?

Thanks

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Intel Me has nothing to do with Manjaro.
First step:
Boot into Windows and extract MEUpdateTool_16.1.25.2124v4_S.zip
unpack. Then start MeUpdateTool.
Alternatively, if you do not have Windows installed.
In the zip file there is a folder FW. This contains the firmware. Copy the contents of the FW folder to a bootable DOS USB stick. Start from USB and install via ver.bat. The ME.bin is the firmware, the exe files are the updaters. 32 and 64 bit.
A Windows CD/stick should also work. Simply change to the command line.
Second step (only after the first!)
Copy TUF-GAMING-Z790-PLUS-WIFI-ASUS-1010.CAP to a USB stick.
(fat formatted)
Go to BIOS navigate to Tools start ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility.
Navigate to TUF-GAMING-Z790-PLUS-WIFI-ASUS-1010.CAP. Press Enter

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Thank you

i won’t have a windows installation

i wonder on what interface do i land after booting into the USB containing FW folder and how would execute it?
and what do you mean by DOS USB stick? the operating system?if yes,then it answers my previous question.

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https://www.hirensbootcd.org/

Use this for boot and a second USB Stick with the files

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i know hirensbootcd, i used it a few times at work,
hopefully it won’t leave any traces on my Hard drive.

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The hard disk should not be touched at all

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that’s whats written on their site:
“After boot, PE version tries to install drivers like graphics, sound, wireless and ethernet card for your hardware”

i could probably do the same with just a WinPE usb right(CLI interface)?

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This does not mean that he installs on the hard disk.
I compare this with modprobe

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i just checked the latest Bios version and it seems to be bundled with IME.
is it possible? i mean are they able to update both?
i downloaded the file and it’s only a .CAP file.

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See Asus BIOS manual for how to update BIOS using ASUS EZ Flash 3

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my issue is not with the bios but with Intel me.
until a few versions ago it was require(by their instructions)to first install IME before the Bios;
now it seems to be bundled(?)
that was my question.