Firmware · medium

How to fixFIRMWARE-ROLLBACK-BLOCKED

BIOS rollback blocked

What this error means

FIRMWARE-ROLLBACK-BLOCKED shows up as a medium-severity firmware fault. An attempt to downgrade the BIOS was blocked by board protection or Intel Boot Guard. The steps below are ordered to resolve this efficiently.

Before you begin

Save open work and back up important files. Note any recent driver or hardware changes. If Windows cannot start, use the startup guide first.

Work through these checks

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01Contact the board manufacturer

Contact the board manufacturer.

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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02Use BIOS Flashback if available

Use BIOS Flashback if available.

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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03Please update to newer version instead of downgrage

Please update to newer version instead of downgrage.

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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Possible causes

  • Intel Boot Guard active
  • Manufacturer disabled downgrade
  • Locked ME firmware