[NUC] Embedded Controller (EC) Firmware Update for NUC Element

ASUS recommends that the Embedded Controller (EC) firmware (FW) version on NUC Board Element (Carrier Board) be kept the same as the EC FW version noted in the BIOS release notes. For 3rd party Board Element (Carrier Board), check with the system manufacturer. 

To check the EC FW version in the BIOS release notes:

1. Find your product in the table below and select the BIOS link to go to the download page.

ProductBIOS
NUC 11 Compute Element CM11EBv716W   
NUC 11 Compute Element CM11EBv58W		EBTGLMIV
NUC 11 Compute Element CM11EBi716W   
NUC 11 Compute Element CM11EBi58W   
NUC 11 Compute Element CM11EBi38W   
NUC 11 Compute Element CM11EBC4W		EBTGL357
NUC 8 Pro Compute Element CM8v7CB   
NUC 8 Pro Compute Element CM8v5CB		CBWHLMIV
NUC 8 Pro Compute Element CM8i7CB   
NUC 8 Pro Compute Element CM8i5CB   
NUC 8 Pro Compute Element CM8i3CB   
NUC 8 Essential Compute Element CM8PCB   
NUC 8 Essential Compute Element CM8CCB		CBWHL357

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

2. Select, Release Notes...

Select Release Notes

3. Look for the line: EC2 Firmware version.

EC2 Firmware version

4. To find out what the EC version is on your device, press F2 during start to enter BIOS Setup and look for the line: EC FW Version.

Enter BIOS Setup

5. If the version on your device is less than what's in the release notes, ASUS suggests you update the BIOS and confirm the EC FW updated.

BIOS and EC Information:

  • The BIOS is located on the  NUC Compute Element.
  • The Embedded controller Firmware on the NUC Element carrier board manages the communications with the BIOS.
  • The Embedded Controller firmware can only be updated when the BIOS is updated with the F7 or Express BIOS update method.

F7 or Express BIOS update method