[NUC] BIOS Update and Recovery Instructions for NUC
Follow this FAQ to download: [NUC] Where Can I Download the BIOS File? BIOS Update Instructions for ASUS® NUCs with Aptio V UEFI Firmware • Once the update process has started, DO NOT POWER DOWN YOUR SYSTEM before the update is complete. The update process will take up to 3 minutes. Notes 
• Downgrading the BIOS to an earlier version isn’t recommended and might not be supported. An earlier BIOS version might not offer support for the latest processors, bug fixes, critical security updates, or support the latest board revisions currently being manufactured. If you’re trying to downgrade to a previous BIOS version and its Intel® ME Firmware version is older than that currently on the motherboard, then the downgrade is NOT supported.
• There may be a situation where the BIOS doesn’t see your USB flash drive during an update or recovery. If this happens, try to reformat the USB flash drive as FAT32 format, but de-select Quick Format. Then try the process again. You can find out more information in
• If a BIOS update process is interrupted, your computer may not function properly. We recommend the process be done in an environment with a steady power supply (preferably with a UPS).
• Before you start, record all BIOS settings that have been changed from default, so they can be restored after completing the BIOS update if needed.
The following methods are available to update ASUS NUC to the latest version.
| Option for upgrading NUC BIOS | Solution | |
| 1. | (Recommended) Perform BIOS on NUC using Windows based Express BIOS utility. | How to Update NUC BIOS using Windows based Express BIOS installer |
| 2. | Perform BIOS update before OS loads using F7 and USB flash drive. | Updating NUC BIOS Using F7 During POST (Power-on Self Test) |
| 3. | Perform BIOS update using the Power Button to access boot menu | How To Update Your NUC BIOS Using the Power Button Menu |
| 4. | Upgrade NUC BIOS from UEFI. | How to use UEFI Shell to Update NUC BIOS |
| 5. | Use Power Button to recover from failed BIOS update. | How to recover NUC BIOS using Power Button Menu |
| 6. | Use the onboard Security Jumper to recover NUC BIOS. | How to recover NUC BIOS using Security Jumper |
