After accessing BIOS computer freezes

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G.Worni

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When I initiate BIOS my computer freezes and shows no action when I use keyboard
or mouse input.My O/S is Windows 7 Pro
Other than that the computer works OK but since I intend to format the hard drive
I need the BIOS working

Any idea what the problem may be ?

G.Worni
 
Are you sure the hard drive is good? The reason being is that any failing piece of hardware can make the bios act this way and its usually the hard drive that causes this. Disconnect the hard drive and test.
 
johnb35 said:
Are you sure the hard drive is good? The reason being is that any failing piece of hardware can make the bios act this way and its usually the hard drive that causes this. Disconnect the hard drive and test.
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Question: I assume that my hard drive is okay because my computer works fine.Or could I be wrong ?
 
Thats why I said to disconnect hard drive to test. If that don't solve it then I would try resetting the cmos by shutting down machine, unplug power cord from power supply, remove cmos battery, press the power button on the case for 10 seconds then wait 10 minutes. Then reinsert battery, reconnect power cord and access bios to see if it freezes. If it does, then you have a hardware issue somewhere.
 
What PC/board is it? Some early boards didn't allow USB peripherals in BIOS unless 'Legacy Mode' was enabled, but that was a long time ago.

Can you access the boot menu at F11 or F12?
 
johnb35 said:
Thats why I said to disconnect hard drive to test. If that don't solve it then I would try resetting the cmos by shutting down machine, unplug power cord from power supply, remove cmos battery, press the power button on the case for 10 seconds then wait 10 minutes. Then reinsert battery, reconnect power cord and access bios to see if it freezes. If it does, then you have a hardware issue somewhere.
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I am a total newbie and I do not see how to disconnect the hard drive to test.Can you explain more ? Very much appreciated.
What I forgot to mention: my motherboard is Ultra Durable GA-Z77X-UD5H

Thank you

I hope I can avoid going to a computer store to fix this issue.
 
beers said:
What PC/board is it? Some early boards didn't allow USB peripherals in BIOS unless 'Legacy Mode' was enabled, but that was a long time ago.

Can you access the boot menu at F11 or F12?
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Hello,
I can access the boot menu by F12.But again,I cannot change anything as the computer freezes.
My M/B is: Ultra Durable GA-Z77X-UD5H
 
HEY! im having the same problem! my pc freezes soon after going into bios!

i have a new motherboard, but a old graphics card.
could it be the video card?

BTW, im booting from a usb stick to linux mint.
 
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