Author Topic: I give up!!! (Read 497 times)

eddiek · « **on:** February 25, 2007, 11:55:13 AM »

Got all my parts in last week, assembled the new system, went to start 'er up for the first time...........turns out my mobo BIOS don't support my CPU, go to the Asus website and download the appropriate BIOS, follow the instructions in the user manual.
Now the screen stops at :"Automatic Load AWDFLASH.EXE", will stay there all day it seems.
Called Asus tech support, "Sounds like your BIOS are just so corrupted you are gonna have to replace the BIOS chip. Call on Monday and we'll send you one, all you have to do is pay shipping and handling."
#1: How do the BIOS on a brand new mobo get corrupted?
#2: How on earth do you change the BIOS chip? I have no idea where the dang thing is located on the motherboard!!
Needless to say, I'm frustrated beyond belief. Wait over three years to finally build a somewhat decent system, only to be told I am gonna have to wait at least a week or more to get it up and running.

MrRiplEy[H] · « **Reply #1 on:** February 25, 2007, 12:03:43 PM »

#1 a failed flash attempt will corrupt any bios immediately

2# The location of your bios chip is usually illustrated in your user manual which you should consult.

From the sound of it, though, you need some technical help in assembling your computer. If you have a local computer hardware shop nearby, take your business there and ask them to preassemble it for you. Usually they will do it for a marginal cost such as $40. I strongly suggest this route to avoid further compromising of the hardware.

eddiek · « **Reply #2 on:** February 25, 2007, 12:13:18 PM »

Gotcha.......I really sounded like an idiot there........this isn't the first system I've put together, but it is the first time I've encountered this problem.
According to the user manual and the Asus website, the appropriate BIOS can be restored from the setup CD, but it is just blowing past that and looking for drive A.
I'm at a loss as to what to do next. Everything the manual and website suggest (short of waiting on a new BIOS chip which tech support suggested) hasn't worked.
Sorry for the ranting in the earlier post.

DREDIOCK · « **Reply #3 on:** February 25, 2007, 02:06:20 PM »

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Originally posted by eddiek
Gotcha.......I really sounded like an idiot there........this isn't the first system I've put together, but it is the first time I've encountered this problem.
According to the user manual and the Asus website, the appropriate BIOS can be restored from the setup CD, but it is just blowing past that and looking for drive A.
I'm at a loss as to what to do next. Everything the manual and website suggest (short of waiting on a new BIOS chip which tech support suggested) hasn't worked.
Sorry for the ranting in the earlier post.

did ya remember to set you CMOS to boot from CD?

One of those common little items overlooked that once you figure it out you smack yourself in the head and go "Duhhh"

I know I've done it;)

Tigger29 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 25, 2007, 06:16:43 PM »

Usually when you have a corrupt BIOS, it won't even boot to the point in which it's looking for a disk. If it doesn't support the processor, it will usually just beep, or hang on the post screen. Can you get into bios at all?

Mustaine · « **Reply #5 on:** February 25, 2007, 09:02:58 PM »

pulling a chip is no easy task, there are chip pullers out there, you have to be careful as to not damage any of the pins, or holes the pins go in.

if you have never pulled a chip or placed one, i highly recommend against it.

eddiek · « **Reply #6 on:** February 25, 2007, 09:07:40 PM »

This thing has been doing weird things.........couple times it actually went into setup, but the keyboard wouldnt work for some reason.......?????
Did get it to try and flash the updated BIOS, but instead of asking me if I wanted to save the current BIOS, the system reboots again. Hit and miss, and I've about decided to just take it to a local shop tomorrow and let them figure it out.
My bad on not researching the mobo thoroughly enough to see that I would have to flash the BIOS to use my E6600 CPU. Was told to try and RMA the mobo and get another from Newegg that will readily take the CPU without the headache (for me at least) of having to flash BIOS to make it work.

Sincraft · « **Reply #7 on:** February 25, 2007, 09:21:47 PM »

Pay someone to do this.

eddiek · « **Reply #8 on:** February 26, 2007, 10:03:10 PM »

Okay, I RMA'd the mobo today, not sure how Newegg handles this stuff. I hope they just refund the funds so I can order a different mobo. Am looking at the EVGA 122-CK-NF68-AR, SLI compatible, better chipset ( some opinions), from what I read on their website better support, etc.
Will cost me a bit more for the EVGA mobo, but I think it will be better for me.
Have been messing around with the CH Pro Pedals, they are gonna take some getting used to. The old Thrustmaster Elite pedals had more tension and I like that. These CH pedals are very sensitive and I am having to relearn the "touch" I had with my other set. Almost wish I had picked up a set of Saitek pedals, at least they have adjustable tensioners.

Mustaine · « **Reply #9 on:** February 26, 2007, 10:17:13 PM »

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Originally posted by eddiek
Okay, I RMA'd the mobo today, not sure how Newegg handles this stuff. I hope they just refund the funds so I can order a different mobo.

RMA means you send it back "free" and they send you are replacement "free"

sorry to say, unless you SPECIFIED you want a different product, they will be sending you an exact replacement once they receive your shipment

MrRiplEy[H] · « **Reply #10 on:** February 27, 2007, 12:42:24 AM »

Unless the motherboard officially supports your CPU, do not take it back anymore. Even if it means losing the money it's the best solution to just replace it with a quality brand with 100% compatability.

Consult your retailer for this information pre purchase.

The more you play with sub-level hardware, the more you risk damaging something else in your system (ESD anyone?). Even if you manage to get the motherboard to boot using a new bios, what guarantee you have it will be stable or continue to be stable after 6 months?