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Bios F7B Updated Problem GA-MA790X-UD3P

Bios F7B Updated Problem GA-MA790X-UD3P
« on: March 10, 2011, 10:28:58 am »
Hi Guys!
I've got a problem with my mobo, i updated the bios to F7B version download from the official site...

The Q-Flash program recognized the bios...and updated it!

..but now...NO BOOT!!! AT ALL!!!

Please help me!

Thanks to all :)

absic

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Re: Bios F7B Updated Problem GA-MA790X-UD3P
« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2011, 10:48:04 am »
Ouch!  :'(

You can try and kick in the backup BIOS by shutting down the PC from the wall, then holding down your case's  power button so that it is on and at the same time, turn on the power supply at the wall socket.
A few seconds later the board will start, immediately shut off the power supply at the wall socket.
Then you can turn on the power supply again and power up the board normally and DualBIOS should kick in.
This will restore your BIOS to the version in the Back-up BIOS Chip. If you have updated BIOS to support a new CPU and the BIOS version in the back-up chip is older you may still have problems getting the system to BOOT as it may not recognise your processor. If this is the case you will need an older, compatible CPU to be able to continue.

Hopefully you can understand this procedure OK and it should work.
Remember, when all else fails a cup of tea and a good swear will often help! It won't solve the problem but it will make you feel better.

Re: Bios F7B Updated Problem GA-MA790X-UD3P
« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2011, 04:00:39 pm »
Great! Thanks!  8)

It Lives again! :D

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Re: Bios F7B Updated Problem GA-MA790X-UD3P
« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2011, 04:32:11 pm »
When you have settled on which BIOS version you are using (F5 or F6 for example) you can update the back-up chip so they are the same. This can help avoid things like CPU Compatibility and other issues.

To do this you need to hold the "Alt" and "F12" Keys when you start up the PC so they are still be pressed as the PC starts the POST process. It is often better if you can use a P/S2 keyboard for this rather than a USB version. There is a warning dialogue that appears to tell you that the BIOS is being written.

If everything goes OK when you press the Alt+F12 keys your monitor will go black and a line of type will appear which reads:
Press [Enter] to start copying main BIOS to backup BIOS...

When you hit the enter key another line of type appears that says:
Writing BIOS image.... xxxKb OK (the xxx will be numerical data that changes as the BIOS is copied)

Once written another line of type comes up that says:
BIOS successfully recovered! Power off or reset system! (This line of type flashes until you switch off the PC or reset it)

Once you have completed this both BIOS chips will have the same version of BIOS and you can check this by going into BIOS and pressing the F9 key on the BIOS Homescreen. Another window will open that will give you detailed information about your CPU and BIOS version(s).

Hope this proves equally as useful
« Last Edit: March 10, 2011, 04:45:20 pm by absic »
Remember, when all else fails a cup of tea and a good swear will often help! It won't solve the problem but it will make you feel better.