a05

About this tag
The tag a05 refers to a specific BIOS version for the EVGA Z68 FTW motherboard. In the WindowsForum.com discussion, a user reports that after downgrading to BIOS version A05, the "Windows Boot Manager" option disappears from the boot menu, preventing Windows from booting. The issue is that while the newer R22 BIOS shows Windows Boot Manager as a boot option, the A05 BIOS does not list it at all, even with default settings. This tag is relevant for users troubleshooting boot problems after a BIOS downgrade on EVGA Z68 FTW motherboards, particularly when Windows Boot Manager is missing.

  1. Windows 10 "Windows Boot Manager" Missing after Bios update

    Hey guys, I have the EVGA Z68 FTW motherboard, that has multiple bios profiles, I'm using first profile with bios version R22, it works great and boots. Ony my second bios profile I'm using bios version A05, I downgraded my second bios profile to A05 because that apparently is better for...
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    • a05 bios profiles bios update boot issues boot manager boot options evga z68 i7 2600k overclocking r22
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support