Jet
VIP Member
This is really strange--I've definitely had my fair share of ordeals where it seemed like things weren't working, but it's always worked again. I wish I could help you out in person!!
Explain the beeping--was it just one long beep?
overclocked my cpu by 10 percent, now pc wont boot
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This is really strange--I've definitely had my fair share of ordeals where it seemed like things weren't working, but it's always worked again. I wish I could help you out in person!!
Explain the beeping--was it just one long beep?
bomberboysk
Active Member
Flashing bios within windows is a dumb thing to do.
A few things i would try...remount your heatsink/fan, check your motherboard and cpu power connectors.
Also, you can pickup a mobo+cpu+memory for around $500 for i7, if you have a microcenter close you can get a i7 920 for $199, X58 micro or foxconn flamingblade for around $179.99, and a decent tri channel ddr3 kit for around $130.
bigrich0086
Active Member
You dont need #1 or #3 when working with ASUS motherboards. They have built in EZ Flash and all you need is new bios DL to flash drive.
The PC must never be overclocked during the BIOS update! Always load and save BIOS defaults before and after a BIOS update (press <F5>). By loading and saving BIOS defaults before the update, CPU frequency, memory frequency and voltages are set to default (Auto).
Memory timings are set to SPD values which ensure that a PC with high performance memory that need a higher voltage than 1.8V for DDR2 or 1.5V for DDR3 is able to boot on the standard Memory Voltage. Save the default settings (press <F10>) before starting the update.
When these instructions are carefully followed, there will be no need for a CLRTC.
Preparation:
1. Document all your preferred BIOS settings (i.e. the settings you have changed from the default setting).
2. Download the BIOS file, which normally is compressed (zipped).
3. Unzip the BIOS file to a FAT/FAT32 formatted USB Flash Disk with only one partition (or to a Floppy Disk or a CD-ROM). If the unzipped BIOS file is named like e.g. 'P5B-ASUS-Deluxe-1101.ROM', you can rename it to 'P5BD1101.ROM'. Otherwise a truncated name will appear as 'P5B-AS~1.ROM' due to a limitation to max 8 characters in the filename (8.3).
Update:
1. Reboot.
2. Press (tap) <DEL> during POST (Power-On Self Test) to enter BIOS Setup.
3. Load BIOS Defaults (press <F5>).
4. Insert the USB Flash Disk containing the BIOS file P5BDxxxx.ROM. (Note that the USB Flash Disk has to be inserted before boot to enter BIOS, otherwise it won't be detected).
5. Save and Exit <F10>. (BIOS will now restart).
6. During BIOS restart, press <DEL> to enter BIOS Setup again.
7. Under Tools menu, select ASUS EZ Flash 2. It may take 20 seconds for the drives to show up. Select a drive in the left pane <Tab>. Use <Up> and <Down> arrows and <Enter> to select a drive. If you don't see the BIOS file in the right pane, check the other drives. Note that the drive letters are not the same here as in Windows and that no HDD's (NTFS devices) are shown here.
8. Select the BIOS file (e.g. P5BD1101.ROM) and press <Enter> to start flashing. Supervise the update, which includes the following stages: Erasing - Flashing (writing) - Verification. BIOS will automatically restart when the update is ready.
9. Disconnect the USB Flash Disk before/during the restart.
10. Perform a C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) which resets the chipset. Power down, remove power cord from the PSU for 2 minutes and then power up.
11. Enter BIOS and load BIOS Defaults <F5> again.
12. Reenter your preferred BIOS settings - if you are using AHCI or RAID mode, don't forget to set 'Configure SATA as' to [AHCI / RAID]. Also remember the settings for the JMicron Controller, Audio and Memory Voltage. Check also that the Boot Device Priority is ok.
13. Save and Exit <F10> (automatic restart).
14. Press <DEL> to enter BIOS Setup and make a final check that all BIOS settings are ok. Save any changes.
In case of a new build:
When BIOS is updated to the latest version, and prior to the installation of the operating system, run Memtest86+ (v2.11 or later) for a few hours to check that the memory test doesn't report any errors.
There are precompiled bootable downloads for Floppy Disk and CD-ROM (ISO).
starlitjoker
New Member
sorry to butt into this conversation but i keep hearing " flash the bios" what does that mean and what does it do? thankyou
G25r8cer
Active Member
I agree, flashing in windows isn't a big deal anymore. It's the only way I've flashed the BIOS since I stopped using floppy drives.
Maybe I'm missing something here, but didn't you say your board doesn't support your CPU unless you update the BIOS?
G25r8cer
Active Member
Must have an old bios (first one prob). To my knowledge the only way is to put a compatible cpu in first, flash the bios, then put the new chip in. This is what I have read on newegg reviews all the time.
bigrich0086
Active Member
That is the only way to flash bios to support newer chips.