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I have tried that method, but all RAM, SSDs were plugged into the motherboard. Should I try it again with those items removed? Will it make a difference?

Did try this one:

Try this. Make sure to follow directions carefully and exactly. If it does not work the first time try it again.


BIOS Recover Method Via Manually Invoking BACKUP BIOS Auto-Recovery
Using Power Supply - On/Off Switch

It is possible to make the BIOS Auto-Recovery kick in (Dual BIOS) and re-flash the MAIN BIOS with the contents of the BACKUP BIOS.

This is a simple and easy method for anyone to try before having to resort to other more difficult methods, or a RMA.

1. Shut off the power supply using the switch on the back of the PSU, wait 10-15 seconds.
2. Press and hold the case Power On swtich, then while still holding turn on the power supply from the switch on the rear.
3. Still holding the case power on switch, the board will start, once it does release the case power on switch and shut off the power supply via the switch on the read of the unit. (Do the latter two parts as quickly as you can once the board starts)
4. The board will shut down.
5. Turn the power supply back on using the switch on the rear of the unit.
6. Turn on the motherboard by pressing the case power on button.

Once the board starts this time you should see the Gigabyte splash screen, or POST page, then the Auto-Recovery from Dual BIOS will kick in. You will see a checksum error, and then recovery from BACKUP BIOS will begin. Once it is done reboot your machine and enter the BIOS and load optimized defaults then save/apply/reboot back to BIOS.

Now you are done, and will be using whatever BIOS was in your BACKUP BIOS, From there you can attempt whatever you were previously trying, or update your BIOS to the latest version.

Hi there,

first thing is that your motherboard doesn't support the FX-8350 CPU. for a list of supported processors check here: http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/cpu-support-popup.aspx?pid=4125

For a detailed walk through, on how to update the BIOS check the first couple of posts in this thread where DM and I have posted all the relevant information.

The best advice, when it comes to updating the BIOS is to do it in several small steps (I usually do it 2 versions at a time, for example, F1 to F3; F3 to F5, F5 to F7 etc.), rather than one big jump.

Hi everyone,

I just found this thread, and I could use some help. I'm familiar with upgrading my BIOS, but I'm still a little worried about doing it correctly, so I don't mess up my computer.

I have a Gigabyte 78LMT-S2P motherboard (rev. 5.0), and I'm looking to upgrade the CPU to an AMD FX-8350 processor.

Could someone please tell me:

1) if the latest (non-beta) BIOS available will work with this proc,

2) how to get into the q-flash utility, and

3) step-by-step, how to safely perform the flash.

Also, should I upgrade to each available BIOS, or is it safe for me to upgrade to the latest one. I have not flashed the BIOS since I got the motherboard.

Thank you.

Hi I have an issue with sound over HDMI.

The sound is ok while gaming but in windows it stutters. It seems other people have had this problem http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/372073-33-radeon-audio-stutters-everywhere-games

Luckily there is a temporary fix but it's not really ideal. I have try'd reinstalling my drivers, windows 7 and 8 have the same problem?? any help would be great.

Thanks

EDIT: PROBLEM FIXED AFTER UPDATING BIOS

So I tried shorting the 5 & 6 pin. It made the mobo startup for a second, then shutdown. I let this cycle a couple of times, but nothing changed after I removed the short. Was I doing this correctly? Seemed to be exactly what the post you referenced said to do.

Do you have the memory in the right slots. That would be slot 1 & 2.

One other thing is go into msconfig and click on boot. Click on the Advanced options and make sure you don't have the memory check.

The # of processors & max memory should not have any check marks in the boxes.

ya because only two slot

my processors max memory its 8gb.
and i have try setting at msconfig. have another option sir?

Do you have the memory in the right slots. That would be slot 1 & 2.

One other thing is go into msconfig and click on boot. Click on the Advanced options and make sure you don't have the memory check.

The # of processors & max memory should not have any check marks in the boxes.

When I do a bios update I let the computer shut down. At that point I'll turn off the power and than clear the cmos and pull the battery.

Here is something that might help and read the whole thread.

http://forums.tweaktown.com/gigabyte/50152-ga-z68xp-ud3-bios-recovery-failed.html

i have MB h55m-s2 with core i5 760. sometime i upgrade my ram to 8gb using vengeance model.
as you see at image my second slot ram no enable. when i check at my windows 7 64bit itu installed 8GB (usable 3.96GB)
how to fix it? i hope i can use fully my ram

another spec zotac gt240 and xfi tiranium

sorry for my bad english