Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This video is the next in the series of creating a high-end Virtual Machine (VMWare) server that will support my Home Lab as a central system where Virtual Systems will be created to manage all aspects of my YouTube Channel. In this episode I am upgrading both my Motherboard BIOS, and a Critical Chip Set update (for the Intel South Bridge), prior to extending my memory from 64gb to 128gb. Thanks for watching.
Video Time Codes (click to skip directly to a desired section of the Video)
00:00 Introduction to the Hardware Upgrades of a Virtual Machine Server
02:03 Obtaining Latest BIOS and Management Engine (Chip Set) Firmware
03:52 Understanding what the Management Engine Does for a PC
04:59 Updating Management Engine Firmware of an ASUS Motherboard
06:05 Updating the BIOS on an ASUS Motherboard
08:00 Re-Enabling X.M.P. Memory Overclocking on an ASUS Motherboard
09:41 Conclusion of Hardware Upgrade Preparation of a VM Server
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If you have any questions or suggestions, I can be reached on Email at: PE4Doers@gmail.com , or on Twitter @PE4Doers, or Instagram @PE4Doers. Or on a more professional basis, through LinkedIn at: linkedin.com/in/davidrrivera
This video is the next in the series of creating a high-end Virtual Machine (VMWare) server that will support my Home Lab as a central system where Virtual Systems will be created to manage all aspects of my YouTube Channel. In this episode I am upgrading both my Motherboard BIOS, and a Critical Chip Set update (for the Intel South Bridge), prior to extending my memory from 64gb to 128gb. Thanks for watching.
Video Time Codes (click to skip directly to a desired section of the Video)
00:00 Introduction to the Hardware Upgrades of a Virtual Machine Server
02:03 Obtaining Latest BIOS and Management Engine (Chip Set) Firmware
03:52 Understanding what the Management Engine Does for a PC
04:59 Updating Management Engine Firmware of an ASUS Motherboard
06:05 Updating the BIOS on an ASUS Motherboard
08:00 Re-Enabling X.M.P. Memory Overclocking on an ASUS Motherboard
09:41 Conclusion of Hardware Upgrade Preparation of a VM Server
Note: I have NOT received any sponsorship for using the products shown in this video.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, when these links are used:
G.Skill RipJaws S5 Series (Intel XMP) 64GB (2 x 32GB) 288-Pin SDRAM DDR5 5600 CL30-36-36-89 1.25V Dual Channel Desktop Memory F5-5600J3036D32GA2-RS5K (Matte Black)
amzn.to/3XuMUf5
ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 360 A-RGB - Multi-compatible all-in-one CPU AIO water cooler with A-RGB, Intel & AMD compatible, efficient PWM-controlled pump, fan speed: 200-1800 RPM, LGA1700 compatible
amzn.to/3xieAsM
Please subscribe to my Channel, and click ‘Like’, if you find this video useful. I will endeavor to answer any and all questions posted for any of my videos as quickly as I possibly can.
If you have any questions or suggestions, I can be reached on Email at: PE4Doers@gmail.com , or on Twitter @PE4Doers, or Instagram @PE4Doers. Or on a more professional basis, through LinkedIn at: linkedin.com/in/davidrrivera
