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Questions about GIGABYTE products => Motherboards with Intel processors => Topic started by: Wonderwrench on September 26, 2010, 06:20:56 pm

Title: How do I update the backup bios on a GA-X58A-UD3R v2
Post by: Wonderwrench on September 26, 2010, 06:20:56 pm

I flashed my GA-X58A-UD3R v2 to FB and want to update the backup bios to FB. System info shows FB for the main bios and FA for the backup. I tried Alt + F12 as in this post but nothing happens. http://forum.giga-byte.co.uk/index.php/topic,2838.msg19130.html#msg19130
I tried this from the bios post screen, from within the bios and from within Qflash. I must be doing something wrong or Alt + F12 does not work on a GA-X58A-UD3R v2? I'm using a PS2 keyboard BTW. Its a Microsoft Internet Keyboard Pro if it matters. I can round up other PS2 keyboards if necessary but before I go on a hunt I'd like to know for sure Alt + F12 actually works on a GA-X58A-UD3R v2 board. Is it possible the backup can only be updated on the first boot after flashing the main bios?

Thanks
Bill

Title: Re: How do I update the backup bios on a GA-X58A-UD3R v2
Post by: Wonderwrench on September 28, 2010, 01:57:44 am

No one has any ideas on this?

Bill

Title: Re: How do I update the backup bios on a GA-X58A-UD3R v2
Post by: Dark Mantis on September 28, 2010, 10:28:20 am

Hi Bill
I have just had confirmation that the ALT + F12 does work on this board. Can you try another keyboard maybe another PS2?

Title: Re: How do I update the backup bios on a GA-X58A-UD3R v2
Post by: Dark Mantis on September 28, 2010, 12:41:55 pm

I have just updated the Backup BIOS on my board GA-X58A-UD7 from the Main BIOS using this method. I think maybe you just mistimed the keypress or something. It does work ok. ;)

Title: Re: How do I update the backup bios on a GA-X58A-UD3R v2
Post by: Wonderwrench on September 29, 2010, 02:19:22 pm

Nope it was my Microsoft keyboard. I dug up another PS2 keyboard and ALT+F12 worked like a charm. So if anyone has problems trying to update their backup bios try a different keyboard.

Bill

Title: Re: How do I update the backup bios on a GA-X58A-UD3R v2
Post by: Dark Mantis on September 29, 2010, 03:38:13 pm

Thanks for letting ius know Bill. I can't say I am surprised though as these Micro$oft keyboards seem to be at the bottom of several problems recently although I used one for many years and was very keen on  it.

Title: Re: How do I update the backup bios on a GA-X58A-UD3R v2
Post by: Wonderwrench on September 30, 2010, 09:42:55 pm

Quote from: Dark Mantis on September 29, 2010, 03:38:13 pm

Thanks for letting ius know Bill. I can't say I am surprised though as these Micro$oft keyboards seem to be at the bottom of several problems recently although I used one for many years and was very keen on  it.

I'd like to replace it but it just wont die. I even have a spare one just like it. Besides what PS2 keyboards are still available as I hate USB ones.
My MS Intellimouse optical mouse is going on the blink, left mouse button is getting flaky. Thing must be 6-7 years old. That's a lot of clicking!
BTW what problems have MS keyboards  caused?

Title: Re: How do I update the backup bios on a GA-X58A-UD3R v2
Post by: Dark Mantis on September 30, 2010, 09:46:56 pm

Just general problems like the one you had, nothing specific. Mine died when my lump hammer hit it! 8) 8) Even a Micro$oft keyboard can't stand that. Well you have to have some excuse to upgrade, dont you?