Failed Award BIOS update

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DarkLight

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Hi all. I have a problem with my BIOS. During the upgrade, I turned off the PC due to a power outage. When I turn on the keyboard blink, and reboot. I do not know what to do with it. I tried to remove the battery, restart flash but nothing worked.

Motherboard Description:
Model
- 845GLMS4-A34L
Processor
- Intel Pentium 4 (Socket 478) (400MHz FSB)
Chip Set Type
- Intel 845GL + ICH4
BIOS
- Phoenix (Award) PnP Flash ROM BIOS
Memory
- Two DDR Sockets Supports up to 1GB (DDR200/266)
Expansion Slot
- One AGP Slot(Support ADD Card Only)
- Two PCI Slots
Graphics
- Integrated 128-bit 3D/2D Graphic Engines
- Max. 48MB Frame Buffer Shared with System Memory Via Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT)
- Hardware Motion Compensation for S/W MPEG2 Decode (DVD).
- Integrated 24-bit 350MHz RAMDAC.
- Dual Display / TV-Out/ DVI with ADD (AGP Digital Display) TV/DVI Card Plugged in AGP Slot.
Audio
- Integrated AC97 Controller with Standard AC97 Codec
- 6 Channel Audio Codec Support (Optional)
Lan
- Optional 10/100 Mb/s Lan (Realtek)
USB 2.0
- Integrated in chipset, USB2.0 x 6
IDE
- Integrated ATA100 Controller
Storage & IO Connector
- Two Channels Parellel ATA100 Connector (Supoort up to 4 Divices)
- One FDD Port (Support 3 Mode, 1.2/1.44/2.88 MB FDD)
- One Audio Port (Line-in, Line-out, MIC-in)
- One PS/2 Mouse Port
- One PS/2 Keyboard Port
- One Parallel Port
- One/Two Serial Port
- One VGA Port
- Two USB Ports on Back Panel, 4 USB on Header with Optional Cable
- One RJ45 Port
Optional HW Monitoring
- CPU & System Overheat Protection
Software
- PC-cillin2002 Anti Virus
Board Size
- 244mm x 193mm, Micro ATX Form Factor

For help, thank you very much.


Web: http://support.pcpartner.com/products/Intel/M-A34L.htm
Video: http://youtu.be/pHsFv9ii0mo
 
  1. Before attempting a BIOS update, it is important to download the file to a media source in addition to your hard drive. In other words, make a copy somewhere so that if the update fails, you still have the BIOS to perform a Recovery BIOS Update.
  2. The entire BIOS update file is not necessary for performing a recovery update. Only the .BIO file will be needed. The .BIO file is unique to every motherboard, so it is essential that you have chosen the correct file before attempting this procedure. To find the .BIO file, locate and open the BIOS update you downloaded from the Intel webpage and search through the folders. There will be only one .BIO file.
  3. Take the .BIO file and place it onto a portable media device. The device you use is up to you. If you computer has a floppy drive, you can use that. As most computers today do not have a floppy, a USB drive or CD will work just as well. I prefer a USB drive, but either is fine.
  4. 4. Now that the .BIO file is on the media drive, place the Cd/USB/floppy into the computer, turn off the computer, and remove the access panel. Ensure that you can see the motherboard and then unplug the computer.
  5. This step is important, so pay careful attention. Locate on the motherboard the BIOS Configuration Jumper. This is a small plastic jumper that is usually cream-colored or yellow and is about the size of a pencil eraser. For a picture, go to: http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-023360.htm. There is only one of these on the motherboard. Once you have located the Jumper remove it carefully, taking note of how it was positioned so that you can replace it later.
  6. Now, plug the computer back in and start it up. What you should notice is that the system goes through its normal BIOS start up and then updates the BIOS. You will see the light on the drive you are using come on and the computer will perform the BIOS update. This can take up to 5 minutes, so be patient.
  7. Now, when the update is finished, the computer will either turn off itself for tell you that you should do so. Whatever the case, once the computer says that the update was successful, you can safely turn it off.
  8. Replace the BIOS Configuration Jumper, replace the access panel, and remove the media containing the .BIO file.
  9. You should now be able restart your computer and go back about your business.
 
DarkLight said:
Hi all. I have a problem with my BIOS. During the upgrade, I turned off the PC due to a power outage. When I turn on the keyboard blink, and reboot. I do not know what to do with it. I tried to remove the battery, restart flash but nothing worked.
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Since you shut it down during the bios update. If you have tried resetting already and tried to reflash and it still doesn't boot. Its probably a brick. I would probably try to reset one more time. Unplug it, press the power button a few times, reset the bios. Afterwards make sure its on the right pins. Try to boot. If it still doesn't work, try the update once more. If that fails take it outside and play Frisbee with it.
 
Most likely dead I'm afraid. I did a similar thing with another board about 2 years ago and destroyed it. :(
 
...And do you know how can I connect the BIOS to PC? On the Internet I found a BIOS reader for $ 90. And I don´t like it . Must also be an alternative.
 
Yes. When I turned on the PC beeps: 1 LONG, 2 SHORT. It means that my video card does not load the Pipal. I'll try there connect new VGA to the PCI slots. Sorry for the bad English even I'm learning it.
 
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