The ASUS ROG logo appeared on screen. The new BIOS version was displayed in the corner: 2503 .
I downloaded the ROG-MAXIMUS-Z790-HERO-ASUS-2503.CAP file onto a brand new USB 2.0 drive (because the ancient forums said 3.0 causes issues). I rebooted, smashed the F2 key, and entered the UEFI BIOS. asus ez flash 3 utility v03.00 update
I usually ignore BIOS updates. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” right? But the patch notes mentioned “Improved USB stability for high-polling-rate mice.” As a competitive gamer who just dropped $150 on a 8,000 Hz mouse, that was my kryptonite. The ASUS ROG logo appeared on screen
I had performed the most cursed BIOS update possible: interrupted, power-failed, and resurrected via a secret button. I rebooted, smashed the F2 key, and entered the UEFI BIOS
Not the room lights—the PC lights . My RGB fans stuttered. The monitor blinked. A cold dread filled my stomach because I knew, with absolute certainty, that my cat had just stepped on the power strip’s switch under my desk.