: Tap F12 during startup (Note: This may need to be enabled first within the BIOS settings).

A .BIN file is a raw binary image that must be directly written to the physical EEPROM chip using a hardware programmer. Standard executable firmware downloads ( .EXE ) from the official Acer Support portal cannot be directly loaded onto a programmer without being extracted first. Method A: Extracting from Acer Official Firmware

If your board uses an Intel variant, you will need this to clean the ME region to prevent delayed shutdown bugs. 4. Step-by-Step Guide to Flashing the BIOS Bin Step 1: Disassemble and Locate the SPI Chip