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Muhadib · ‎12-03-2022

Hello

I'm looking a bios version 0041 for update:

DH61BE

DH61CR

DH61DL

DH61WW

DH61SA

DH61ZE

It is for to install an i7 third generation and after proceed until 0120 version.

Many thanks

n_scott_pearson · ‎12-03-2022

I have attached a ZIP file that provides all of the BIOS files necessary. To help you with the installation, here are my notes:

A. My step-by-step instructions for BIOS Recovery:

NOTE: Read these instructions completely before starting. Follow all instructions EXACTLY.
On some other Windows-based PC, download the .BIO file for the BIOS release you wish to install.
Insert a 32GB or smaller (the smaller the better) USB 2.0 flash drive into the PC. Do not use USB 3.0 flash drives (most are not compatible). It is also better (though not required) to use a flash drive that has an access LED that you can watch.
Format this USB flash drive using the Windows Format applet. Specify to install the FAT32 file system (Important: NOT vFAT, NOT exFAT; FAT32 only). You must also specify that the Quick Format option be Disabled (unchecked).
NOTE: If FAT32 is not offered as a choice by the Format applet, your flash drive is too big; use another.
Copy the .BIO file into the root folder of this USB flash drive. This should be the only .BIO file in the root folder of the USB flash drive.
Properly eject the USB flash drive. Do not just yank it out. Do this from File Explorer or using the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media System Tray applet.
Power off the Desktop Board system.
Remove the yellow BIOS Configuration jumper from the board. It will be the only yellow jumper; the rest will usually be black.
Plug the USB flash drive into one of the black USB 2.0 ports on the back panel of the board. Avoid using blue USB 3.0 or Yellow USB 2.0/3.0 charging ports. Also avoid using front panel USB ports.
Power on the system.
The BIOS Recovery process should start automatically. You should see a progress report on your main monitor.
NOTE: If you do not see a progress report displayed on a monitor, do not power off the system for at least 15 minutes. While it is rare, it is possible for the process to proceed without an onscreen display; you must give it ample time to complete, just in case.
When the BIOS Recovery process is complete, you will be asked to power off the system. Do so then.
Restore the yellow BIOS Configuration jumper to the pins it was on previously. This should be across pins 1 and 2 of this (three pin) header.
Remove the USB flash drive from the back panel of the board.
Power on the board.
Immediately begin pressing the F2 key, over and over (approx. once per second) until you see a BIOS Setup (or Visual BIOS) screen displayed.
Verify, using the BIOS version string, that the BIOS installed properly. Stop if it isn't.
Press the F9 key (followed by the Y key) to reset of the BIOS configuration.
Press the F10 key (followed by the Y key) to save the BIOS Configuration and exit BIOS Setup.
Once screen is cleared (goes black), begin pressing the F2 key, over and over, until you see the BIOS Setup screen displayed.
Make any changes to the BIOS configuration that you desire (for example, disabling NUMLOCK) or that you require (for example, setting Boot Order, enabling UEFI, etc.).
Press the F10 key (followed by the Y key) to save the BIOS Configuration and exit BIOS Setup.
Test.

B. Some additional thoughts on BIOS Recovery:

If BIOS Recovery will not start, try using a different USB port. You can try using the blue USB 3.0 or yellow USB 2.0/3.0 ports as well if no other choices. You can also try using front panel USB ports.
If switching USB ports didn't work, try using a different USB flash drive. Remember that all USB flash drives must be reformatted at least once using the process described in Step 4 above.
As always, it is helpful to use a USB flash drive that has an access LED so that you can visually see if it is being accessed.
If you are seeing USB flash drive being accessed but BIOS Recovery does not start, a common cause is compatibility with the memory present. The BIOS Recovery engine, as it is with USB 3.0 flash drives, can be very picky with regards to memory compatibility. Try removing all but one DIMM/SODIMM.
For more information on the BIOS Recovery process, consult Intel Desktop Boards Recovery BIOS Update Instructions.

C. Some thoughts on updating these boards:

There are pertinent instructions in the BIOS Release Notes (BE0120.pdf).
My additional notes on the process (once you have BIOS 41 installed):
- Perform Steps 1 - 22, using BE0048.BIO at Step 6.
- On USB flash drive, delete BE0048.BIO and add BE0099.BIO
- Perform Steps 7 - 22.
- On USB flash drive, delete BE0099.BIO and add BE0120.BIO
- Perform Steps 6 – 26.

Hope this helps,

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n_scott_pearson · ‎12-05-2024

According to the TPS for the DH61WW (page ii), the board utilizes the BE BIOS (i.e., BIOS BEH6110H.86A). The files that I provided are for the BE BIOS. It is certainly true that the DH61BE board also uses this same BIOS and it is certainly possible that there is a minor bug wherein the wrong name is used.

I don't have a board to try this with, so I cannot verify whether or not this issue is happening consistently. I will say that I do not believe this will affect the operation of the board, but let's look further. From the main BIOS Setup scene, cursor down and click on the Additional Information entry. Send me captures of the screens contents (it may take two shots to show it all).

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edwin_r · ‎12-13-2024

Hi. Thank you for your response.

Now i had updated 4 motherboards DH61WW to 0120, and confirm the little bug that identifies this board as "DH61BE" when updated to 0099. But since 0120 update, it is identified correctly as "DH61WW", see attachments.

I have some minor observations about the recommended process to update, at least for this model. It could be useful for others trying to do the same.

1. First of all, the recommended "Bios Recovery" method WORKS. In the past, i did sucessfully updated to 0048 by the F7 method, but if you do the same when updating to 0099, YOU WILL BRICK YOUR MOBO, CONFIRMED. That's what happened to me in February this year, when i didn't know anything about this "Bios Recovery" method. (i ordered a mini programmer CH431A and finally rescued that mobo, long story). I would recommend to stick to the initial procedure Scott shared.

2. The posted process failed to me in 2 occasions. As others say in other forums, it could be a good idea to take off the CR2032 battery during ALL THE UPDATE PROCESS. (the no-battery warning won't interfiere at all). The idea is turning off the board completely after every update, so when i did the 8th and 14th pass of the guide, i even waited 'til the green led of the board goes off too, not only unplug the AC power cord from the wall.

3. When updating from 0048 to 0099, there wasn't a screen that asks you for turn off the board, (as when you update to 0048 or 0120). When the update 0099 is done, it says for 3 seconds "System will Reset", and won't wait for you. The first time, i couldn't get the Usb flash memory out of the board -it was so fast-, so it perfomed a new "bios recovery" that bricked my mobo, and didn't read the usb flash again, i realized, because USB flash memory didn't turn its led when the board was bricked. Fortunately i did a backup of the original Bios using a CH431A mini-programmer.
You MUST pay attention when performing the 0099 update, and turn off the board exactly when your system reboots after the "System will Reset" message AND TAKE OFF THE USB FLASH MEMORY (16th pass).

4. If you can, get a Bios programmer and backup before doing anything, just in case.

The DH61WW is a good board for office use and similar. Using it in w10 x64 v1703, with no ethernet problems.

Special thanks to Scott
Regards to all.

n_scott_pearson · ‎01-30-2025

Please do the following:

From POST, use the F2 key to get into BIOS Setup.
Scroll down to and select the Additional Information entry.
Scroll down to the last item in the list.
Take a photo of the screen and attach it to a response.

I am asking for this because you have a 6 Series motherboard that was primarily intended for use with 2nd gen processors. If you didn't install the BIOS upgrades correctly, you will still have the 2nd gen firmware running in the Management Engine and not that for 3rd gen processors. I want to see whether this is the case.

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