Broken BIOS

d3fy · 18th Nov 2007, 09:55 PM

First post..

Having problems with my new set-up getting errors trying to install VISTA 32/64. Managed to get XP Pro working OK, decided to Flash the BIOS.

Its a Gigabyte board (P35C DS3R rev1.1), the lastest version was F7, I was on on F6. The thing is now an expensive brick. It won't post, just black screen, and all the fans sound as though they are running at full.

Can I recover from this?

Adrian Wong · 19th Nov 2007, 01:49 AM

Hmm.. Did you successfully complete the BIOS flash process?

If so, then it's likely you forgot to flush the CMOS settings although the BIOS flash utility normally does that automatically after the flash process.

You can try clearing the CMOS settings. Check your manual on where the Clear CMOS jumper is, and how it should be used.

If not, you can always try this - Tech ARP - Hot Flashing Guide Rev. 2.0

d3fy · 19th Nov 2007, 03:57 AM

Thanks - I think I will just buy a new board and learn an expensive lesson

Chai · 19th Nov 2007, 07:35 AM

Buy a new board? Why not just send in for warranty?

Mac Daddy · 19th Nov 2007, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chai

Buy a new board? Why not just send in for warranty?

If its under warranty RMA should be available your right ...

Adrian Wong · 19th Nov 2007, 01:23 PM

Yeah, send it in for RMA.

18th Nov 2007, 09:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
d3fy Newbie Join Date: 18 Nov 2007 Posts: 1 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	Broken BIOS First post.. Having problems with my new set-up getting errors trying to install VISTA 32/64. Managed to get XP Pro working OK, decided to Flash the BIOS. Its a Gigabyte board (P35C DS3R rev1.1), the lastest version was F7, I was on on F6. The thing is now an expensive brick. It won't post, just black screen, and all the fans sound as though they are running at full. Can I recover from this?

19th Nov 2007, 01:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my ASUS F8V notebook! Posts: 30,382 Reputation: 3147 Rep Power: 68	Hmm.. Did you successfully complete the BIOS flash process? If so, then it's likely you forgot to flush the CMOS settings although the BIOS flash utility normally does that automatically after the flash process. You can try clearing the CMOS settings. Check your manual on where the Clear CMOS jumper is, and how it should be used. If not, you can always try this - Tech ARP - Hot Flashing Guide Rev. 2.0 __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

19th Nov 2007, 07:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 26,975 Reputation: 4108 Rep Power: 74	Buy a new board? Why not just send in for warranty? __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

19th Nov 2007, 01:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my ASUS F8V notebook! Posts: 30,382 Reputation: 3147 Rep Power: 68	Yeah, send it in for RMA. __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

19th Nov 2007, 03:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
d3fy Newbie Join Date: 18 Nov 2007 Posts: 1 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	Thanks - I think I will just buy a new board and learn an expensive lesson