I needed to update my BIOS because my current ones would not support my new processor. Whilst updating my BIOS my pc crashed and has not worked ever since. There is no beep when i turn it on and the green light on the front no longer comes on. My motherboard is an Asus P5VDC-MX and my processor is an Intel Pentium D dual core 3.2ghz 800mhz fsb
2006-09-05 08:37:39 · 11 answers · asked by J man 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Update:
I have emailed asus and asked for a replacement bios chip but it they don't send me one then i will just have to buy a new chip. I have seen some ppl on the internet that will send me a new with the lates bios for my mobo pre installed for about $25
2006-09-06 04:24:06 · update #1
You've trashed the BIOS. You need to get a replacement for it, if the BIOS is not slodered onto the motherboard, otherwise you need a new motherboard.
2006-09-05 08:41:59 · answer #1 · answered by Gavin T 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This happened to me on an Abit board, I know your pain!!
If you have access to another working computer then open it up and take a look at the CMOS chip that holds the bios. if the look similar then boot the other computer as normal and put in your asus mobo cd.
Browse the cd and find a program called win flash (I think thats what its called) install it this will let you flash the bios chip in the windows environment.
Once you have downloaded the relevant bios file from the asus site open the pc case of your working machine while windows is running (this where it gets a bit hairy!!!) using a paper clip (take one end and put a hook like shape to it) remove the bios chip of the working pc and replace it with your dead one. then run the win flash utility and choose to update bios from file. Then choose the downloaded file and let it complete the flash. when the computer reboots switch off the power and change the bios chips around. your asus should now be working. If not and you are in the UK contact me by email and i will flash the chip for you and post it to you.
Good luck.
2006-09-05 09:23:20 · answer #2 · answered by Arash the Archer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Were the correct jumpers set for the processor, before you flashed the bios, If you change the bios chip and the jumpers are not set correct, the same thing will happen to the new chip,
A new mother-board capable of handling the processor, providing it;s not damaged maybe the answer, but if it is try a buying a new PC,
2006-09-05 12:20:15 · answer #3 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm afraid, J man, unless you can find somewhere where you can purchase a new BIOS chip ... and it'll be more difficult than holding a snowball in the depths of hell ... you're done for. The one thing you don't ever want to do is stop the flashing process.
Sorry about that. It looks like you'll need a new motherboard.
2006-09-05 14:01:38 · answer #4 · answered by micksmixxx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your motherboard is fine it's just the BIOS chip that you've messed up. You either RMA it or you can try to "Hot Swap" with another identical motherboard; BIOS is only used at initial start up for POST (power on self test), it is not active once your PC started loading windows. This makes it possible to use another identical motherboard (by that I mean exactly the same model!) to boot up into windows (or DOS, whichever you use to flash BIOS) and then swap the BIOS chip with the messed up one and then try another flash. Of course it is risky and you probably won't find the same mobo as yours easily.
2006-09-05 09:03:08 · answer #5 · answered by steve258 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds to me that the upgrade was probably not the proper updates firmware. You may want to pull the bios chip, re-set the bios, on most motherboards there is a reset jumper. If the board is fried well not much you can do but do try resetting the bios. Also reset all cards video, audio and such. reseat your memory. Oh, once it is up and running don't make the same mistake.
2006-09-05 08:42:11 · answer #6 · answered by zermenoj 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You methods are futile, you have used the wrong protocols when updating the BIOS. You have attempted a unsecured move. It is imperative to consult with the Sector head, when attempting to contact the Focal Light Particle Emulator. What has happened is that when you issued the commands, the FLPE sent a alert to High command, High command shut down this action, and now your computer cannot communicate with the FLP, thus it is totally useless. Continued attempts at this will result in your establishment to be totally obliterated.
2006-09-05 08:44:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
this is one of the pitfalls of flashing the BIOS you have probably upgraded by simply getting the latest upgrade
unfortunatly there may have been one before and you should install each in turn you can't just jump to the latest
your Motherboard is screwed you will have to new board
2006-09-05 19:10:14 · answer #8 · answered by bbh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like your bios chip is fried if i was u id either try to find a new motherboard or a new bios chip. try ebay
2006-09-05 08:49:54 · answer #9 · answered by lee f 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a new computer.
2006-09-05 09:11:59 · answer #10 · answered by elw 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋