# Flashing Bios (VALORANT)

### BIOS FLASH SHOULD BE DONE BEFORE REINSTALLING WINDOWS <a href="#bios-flash-should-be-done-before-reinstalling-windows" id="bios-flash-should-be-done-before-reinstalling-windows"></a>

**MAKE SURE TO UNINSTALL VANGUARD**

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<summary>How does BIOS flashing change my TPM serial?</summary>

Some motherboard BIOS updates contain a TPM vulnerability fix that regenerates your TPM serial when flashed. This is not a guaranteed method and depends on your specific motherboard model and BIOS version.

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> **ASUS:** [**https://youtu.be/Em7SRaG3L\_0?si=pzdHZjNo\_Fu0bAI**](https://youtu.be/Em7SRaG3L_0?si=pzdHZjNo_Fu0bAI2)

> **ASROCK:** [**https://youtu.be/dUCWRqOdLUw?si=1kA5ER1vzcgV3Npg**](https://youtu.be/dUCWRqOdLUw?si=1kA5ER1vzcgV3Npg)

> **GIGABYTE:** [**https://youtu.be/DIIde3s02kM?si=uojxszXk1YHz79sQ**](https://youtu.be/DIIde3s02kM?si=uojxszXk1YHz79sQ)

> **LENOVO:** [**https://youtu.be/AwOax1uWgYc?si=p0GFrReez2Ttk0UV**](https://youtu.be/AwOax1uWgYc?si=p0GFrReez2Ttk0UV)

> **MSI:** [**https://youtu.be/sKMub20CUNI?si=EBQyE2A7o3VdToSG**](https://youtu.be/sKMub20CUNI?si=EBQyE2A7o3VdToSG)

### Flash Methods | CHOOSE ONE

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### Method 1: TPM Vulnerability BIOS Update

Some BIOS versions contain a vulnerability fix that regenerates your TPM serial. Check if your motherboard model is on the compatible list below. If it is, flash to the specific BIOS version mentioned.

**This method has the highest success rate if your model is listed.**

**Compatible Models | TPM VULNERABILITY:**

**Look for these keywords in the BIOS update description on your manufacturer's website:**

* `Critical fTPM firmware upgrade, enhancing security and optimizing game compatibility.`
* `Improved security by updating TPM firmware for better game compatibility`
* `AMD TPM-B/fTPM firmware and CVE-2025-2884` <mark style="color:$success;">AMD GIGABYTE</mark>
* `Updated fTPM version` <mark style="color:$success;background-color:$primary;">ASROCK</mark>

Search you motherboard: <https://pastebin.com/eejE4Ysv>
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### Method 2: Flash Oldest, Then Newest (Intel)

For **Intel processors only**: Flash to the oldest available BIOS version first, then flash to the newest version. This double-flash method can trigger a TPM serial regeneration on some Intel systems.

*This does not work on AMD systems.*

**WARNING:** Flashing to the oldest BIOS version can be risky — ensure that BIOS version supports your current CPU. We are not responsible for any damages to your motherboard. If you find this too risky, consider skipping this method.
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### Method 3: Flash One Version Down (Fallback)

If your model isn't on the compatible list and you don't have Intel, try flashing to **one version below** your current BIOS. This works fine as well, you will need to use our [**TPM Spoofing ↗**](https://permanent-woofer.gitbook.io/optimizer-tutorial/spoofer-setup-do-this-before-spoof/windows-reinstall/broken-reference) solution to spoof your TPM.
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