Trouble updating BIOS on Intel DH67BL Motherboard
Hi
I have an Intel DH67BL motherboard version AAG10189-209. The current BIOS version is v119 which is too low to support an i7-3770 CPU. Intel have confirmed in a support chat and I have located documentation that states that the board (version) is compatible with this CPU.
SPECCY reports
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Manufacturer Intel Corporation
Model DH67BL (LGA1155)
Version AAG10189-209
Chipset Vendor Intel
Chipset Model Sandy Bridge
Chipset Revision 09
Southbridge Vendor Intel
Southbridge Model H67
Southbridge Revision B3
System Temperature 35 °C
BIOS
Brand Intel Corp.
Version BLH6710H.86A.0119.2011.052
Date 23/05/2011
WINDOWS 10 reports
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OS Name Microsoft Windows 10 Pro
Version 10.0.17134 Build 17134
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Type x64-based PC
Processor Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU G620 @ 2.60GHz, 2600 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 2 Logical Processor(s)
BIOS Version/Date Intel Corp. BLH6710H.86A.0119.2011.052
SMBIOS Version 2.7
Embedded Controller Version 255.255
BIOS Mode Legacy
BaseBoard Manufacturer Intel Corporation
Secure Boot State Unsupported
I am aware that I have to apply the "transition" update due to the significant BIOS restructuring that is required for the gen 3 processors. All attempts to update the BIOS so far e.g. to the transition version (v151) or earlier versions above 119 but below 151 have been unsuccessful. I have used the .exe and F7 (bootup) methods with no success. I have also tried removing the yellow BIOS config jumper to but the board into BIOS recovery mode but this also failed.
After reviewing all the current BIOS settings and I cannot see anything that would prevent a BIOS update from being applied.
The machine is running Windows 10 with Defender disabled in deference to ESET Smart Suite. Can anyone shed any light on why this board wont accept a BIOS update?
Yours in hope
Bryn
I have an Intel DH67BL motherboard version AAG10189-209. The current BIOS version is v119 which is too low to support an i7-3770 CPU. Intel have confirmed in a support chat and I have located documentation that states that the board (version) is compatible with this CPU.
SPECCY reports
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Manufacturer Intel Corporation
Model DH67BL (LGA1155)
Version AAG10189-209
Chipset Vendor Intel
Chipset Model Sandy Bridge
Chipset Revision 09
Southbridge Vendor Intel
Southbridge Model H67
Southbridge Revision B3
System Temperature 35 °C
BIOS
Brand Intel Corp.
Version BLH6710H.86A.0119.2011.052
Date 23/05/2011
WINDOWS 10 reports
==================
OS Name Microsoft Windows 10 Pro
Version 10.0.17134 Build 17134
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Type x64-based PC
Processor Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU G620 @ 2.60GHz, 2600 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 2 Logical Processor(s)
BIOS Version/Date Intel Corp. BLH6710H.86A.0119.2011.052
SMBIOS Version 2.7
Embedded Controller Version 255.255
BIOS Mode Legacy
BaseBoard Manufacturer Intel Corporation
Secure Boot State Unsupported
I am aware that I have to apply the "transition" update due to the significant BIOS restructuring that is required for the gen 3 processors. All attempts to update the BIOS so far e.g. to the transition version (v151) or earlier versions above 119 but below 151 have been unsuccessful. I have used the .exe and F7 (bootup) methods with no success. I have also tried removing the yellow BIOS config jumper to but the board into BIOS recovery mode but this also failed.
After reviewing all the current BIOS settings and I cannot see anything that would prevent a BIOS update from being applied.
The machine is running Windows 10 with Defender disabled in deference to ESET Smart Suite. Can anyone shed any light on why this board wont accept a BIOS update?
Yours in hope
Bryn
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Thanks nobus
Any text displayed is momentary so I cannot catch what it says.
CMOS battery is ok and I have tried with no devices plugged in including hd optical d just keyboard and mouse but no luck.
Any text displayed is momentary so I cannot catch what it says.
CMOS battery is ok and I have tried with no devices plugged in including hd optical d just keyboard and mouse but no luck.
>> Any text displayed is momentary so I cannot catch what it says. << even wit h a camera? film it
ASKER
That's the sort of thing I usually think of but not this time. Kudos to you nobus. Brilliant idea. I will do that.
ASKER
Hi nobus
Great idea. I videoed the process and paused when the message flashed past. The system successfully prepares the images for
- Intel Management Engine
- backup recovery firmware
- memory initialization firmware
- recovery firmware
- main firmware
but stalls (fails and reboots) when it tries to flash the Intel Management Engine firmware
Still no idea how to overcome the problem but maybe this information will help
...
Thanks
Bryn
Great idea. I videoed the process and paused when the message flashed past. The system successfully prepares the images for
- Intel Management Engine
- backup recovery firmware
- memory initialization firmware
- recovery firmware
- main firmware
but stalls (fails and reboots) when it tries to flash the Intel Management Engine firmware
Still no idea how to overcome the problem but maybe this information will help
...Thanks
Bryn
ASKER
Its Friday the 13th and boy this is one day I should have left the issue alone.
Another attempt succeeded in flashing part of the image then fell over.
Recovery Bios load to the original bios version #119 is unsuccessful using CD and USB approaches.
Maybe a brick has been made. :-((
Another attempt succeeded in flashing part of the image then fell over.
Recovery Bios load to the original bios version #119 is unsuccessful using CD and USB approaches.
Maybe a brick has been made. :-((
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Thanks for your help nobus. I have written this board off as a "brick" and sourced a updated 1155 socket version that will do the trick.
ASKER
Not an easy one to solve :-(( but persistence is always appreciated.
too bad it ends that way
is the bios battery in good shape? it should read 3V min - you can replace it for about 1$, CR2032 model
you said updates were unsuccessfull - any messages or errors? post them please, text or picture