The most critical step is ensuring the file has the exact name the motherboard's bootloader is searching for.

: You can often find the required filename by opening the platform.ini file (if included in your BIOS update download) in a text editor like Notepad and searching for the string "Platform_Name" or "File_Name". 2. Format the USB Drive

: Plug the prepared USB drive into a port (try a USB 2.0 port if available).

: Release the keys once you hear the fans spin at high speed or see the USB activity light blinking. The screen may stay black for several minutes during this process.