[Solidify]

Re: Asus BIOS Screenshot

When I press F12 a dialog box pops up and says that I need a USB memory stick installed (BIOS Ver. 5109 x64, also shows Version 2.10.1208 at the bottom of the screen like your screen shot shows).

when I press it (with either one of my USB thumdrives plugged into the rear I/O port of the motherboard) it just pops up a dialog box that says "Screen Capture Failed", telling me to plug in a USB device with enough space. No other options.

Here are my BIOS specs:

If you're not getting that message then it's either not detecting the thumb drive, or the USB is shut off, or there's something wrong with your thumb drive.

The BIOS detects the drives. I checked. It sees them. As I mentioned a bit earlier, the USB legacy is enabled. I don't know what else it could be.

Are you using the USB ports in the motherboard or the case?

Tried with all ports, front and rear panel... nothing.

Wondering if I need to update my BIOS version.

 

[Solidify]

Re: Asus BIOS Screenshot

ASUS Service | North America

Version 0503 BIOs update on the Asus website says that it "Enhance[d] compatibility with some USB devices."

I'll probably just update to the most recent version 5402 since it's available. Any objections?

 

[Masterchiefxx17]

Re: Asus BIOS Screenshot

I wouldn't. Do you really want to take the risk of ruining your motherboard just to be able to take screenshots?

 

[Solidify]

Re: Asus BIOS Screenshot

No, I don't but I'm just like that. I'm something that can be being used isn't, it'll bother me. Call it OCD or whatever you want. But what are the odds for users that update their BIOS successfully? Is the success rate so poor or the task so difficult that doing so is so highly discouraged, even if I plan to make a copy of the original motherboard BIOS?

 

[Masterchiefxx17]

Re: Asus BIOS Screenshot

But what are the odds for users that update their BIOS successfully?

The success rate is low.

You can take the risk if you wish.

 

[Solidify]

Re: Asus BIOS Screenshot

Nah, I'm good.

 

[Tyree]

Re: Asus BIOS Screenshot

No, I don't but I'm just like that. I'm something that can be being used isn't, it'll bother me. Call it OCD or whatever you want. But what are the odds for users that update their BIOS successfully? Is the success rate so poor or the task so difficult that doing so is so highly discouraged, even if I plan to make a copy of the original motherboard BIOS?

Personally, I'm still at somewhat of a loss why you want to do a Bios screenshot other than just because you should be able to.
If you just want to remember settings, do as suggested earlier and use a camera to take the pics, store them and you're good.
Just because an option is available doesn't mean it has to be utilized or even that it's a good thing to utilize. Many Bios are full of options that are never needed.
Flashing the Bios is rarely required. It's not difficult and the success rate is very high for experienced users but never advised for the inexperienced.
I have yet to brick a Mobo with a Bios flash but I am experienced, very careful and never ever do it if it's not absolutely positively necessary.

 

[Jim@HiTek]

Re: Asus BIOS Screenshot

X2 for what Tyree said. And I'll always remember that one time where upgrading the BIOS didn't work with a time sensitive project computer for a client on the line. Cost me a bundle because I wanted to keep 'goodwill' with them.

 

[Solidify]

Re: Asus BIOS Screenshot

Personally, I'm still at somewhat of a loss why you want to do a Bios screenshot other than just because you should be able to.

Nothing else to it. I wanted to get it working, even if it's for one time. But nevermind I guess.

 

[BostyanBMW]

Hello, I know this is old but I had a same problem and I fix it...

First format your USB Device to FAT32!

If you get a same problem restart your computer but USB Device must be inside!