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08-09-2004, 07:41 AM
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Comp won't boot after bios change
I tried to update my BIOS and made a complete hash of it, now when I turn on my PC all I get is fans coming on. I've done some searching and as far as I can see there is nothing I can do about it. So I would like to buy a new motherboard, but I know nothing about them.
At the moment I have an ASUS A7V333 board. Can I just go out and buy another A7V333 and install that? Or would it be a good idea to buy a newer board? Here are my system specs... Windows XP Athlon XP 1800+ |
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08-09-2004, 08:06 AM
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Have you tried to let the PC sit with out power connected and without the battery for like 24 hours?
What you need to do is manage a reset of the bios...
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08-09-2004, 10:21 AM
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Instead of buying a new motherboard you might be able to just replace the CMOS/BIOS chip. Contact BadFlash and see if they can help you out. I think they'll even send you a CMOS/BIOS chip flashed to the latest BIOS revision.
Why were you flashing your BIOS anyway?  Cricket
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08-09-2004, 10:28 AM
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Thanks for the replies. What's the idea behind leaving it unplugged for 24 hours? If I leave it off for 24 hours and switch it back on is something supposed to happen?
I will look into getting the chip replaced, although I live in the UK so I won't be able to use that company. If I do need to buy a new motherboard is it as simple as just getting another A7V333? |
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08-09-2004, 10:32 AM
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As for why I was trying to Flash it. I had been having problems with my USB devices for months, when I plugged in certain devices Windows would freeze until I unplugged them. I eventually found a piece on the ASUS site which said the problem would be fixed by flashing to a new BIOS. I tried this and needless to say, it didn't work.
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08-09-2004, 10:32 AM
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by leaving the CMOS battery out for 24-hours, it drains any and all power from the system, and may restore your BIOS. another good idea....take out your BIOS chip and take it to a mom and pop computer store and see if they will hotflash it for you.
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08-09-2004, 10:35 AM
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Where do I find the CMOS battery?
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08-09-2004, 10:39 AM
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its the big round battery on the motherboard...cant miss it.
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08-09-2004, 10:44 AM
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Thanks a lot, I'll head off home and try that one out. If it doesn't work and I need to get a new board...is it just as simple as buying another A7V333? Thanks again.
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08-09-2004, 10:49 AM
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yep, a new mobo should be easy enough. the problem with your current board is a corrupted BIOS so it seems. the best options...from cheapest to most expensive are 1) take it somewhere and have them hotflash it for you, 2) find a local company that sells preprogrammed BIOS chips, or 3) buy a new motherboard.
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08-09-2004, 12:09 PM
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Asus will sell you a new bios chip,check with them or ship the motherboard to them to replace it.
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08-10-2004, 10:23 AM
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Well unfortunately the 24 hour thing didn't work. And the BIOS chip is soldered onto the board, so I guess I'll just have to get the new board. Thanks for all the help.
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08-10-2004, 10:49 AM
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Please read this (it's too late now, but will be a guide for any future action on the BIOS)
http://www.tyan.com/support/html/how_to_flash.html It is possible, but not likely, that you have damaged the CMOS chip set on your motherboard. You have, however, apparently installed the wrong software for your BIOS. Restoration of your system can be done with a floppy containing the correct BIOS software. Contact your board manufacturer. It may be a simple download that you can accomplish with a friend's machine. lol Last edited by EMC; 08-10-2004 at 10:53 AM. |
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08-10-2004, 10:52 AM
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your BIOS chip is removable, there is a socket that it sits in. you need a PLCC chip extractor to pull it out. if you use a screwdriver, its all over.
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05-07-2005, 02:59 AM
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Thanks!!!
Thanks for the BadFlash web site url. I work with computers all the time and ordering a new chip will be pretty close to paying for rma shipping on a mobo!!!
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