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I'm having trouble updating my BIOS. My current version is 2.55 (BIOS) and EC 1.12, and I want to update it so I can mod the BIOS. However, I’m stuck because I can’t get a bootable USB drive to work, and I’m not used to older BIOS versions. I can’t seem to find any resources on how to boot from the USB or what BIOS version I need for modding.

Can you help me with the following?

How do I create a bootable USB with the BIOS update?

How do I boot from the USB in the BIOS?

How do I find the right BIOS version to update for modding?

Thanks for your help, and have a great day!

The latest X230T BIOS 2.75/1.15 can be found here.
Always download the Bootable CD version.
(Older versions can be found there when you scroll down).

Download/install Rufus, the easiest one is their portable version.
That website shows you how to make a bootable USB-stick.

To boot via USB, insert the USB-stick, press Power button and immediately press F12.
There you can select what drive to boot from.

If you want IVprep/1vyrain go to viewforum.php?f=68 and read up there first, before you update/mod your BIOS.