Addressing issues with bios problems involves identifying and resolving hardware or software conflicts.
Addressing issues with bios problems involves identifying and resolving hardware or software conflicts.
Hey there, friends. I’m based in South Africa and we often face frequent power interruptions. Recently, my computer got stuck in an endless boot cycle, showing the BIOS screen but restarting immediately when I leave it. I can access the BIOS by pressing the DEL key. A friend suggested the BIOS might be corrupted. After flashing it, I finally got back into Windows. When I power off and turn it back on, nothing happens—no display, no response. It feels like the machine is completely disconnected, even though USB ports still receive power. I’m worried it could have damaged my motherboard, but when I tried shorting the power pins directly, the issue persisted. I’ve checked my specs: Intel i5 7500, DDR4 RAM, Gigabyte board. To be safe, I removed the GPU and Wi-Fi card during testing. It seems the problem is likely tied to the BIOS. I noticed it works now when I unplug and plug it back in. But recently it’s looping again after a few tries. Should I attempt another flash with an older BIOS version? My motherboard has some age marks, so I’m not sure.
If the issue arises, try using a screwdriver to short the power button on the motherboard instead of the case button. Also, gently move the 24-pin power connector. If that fails, simply remove the motherboard (disconnecting all components so only the board remains). Remove all heatsinks, take out the CMOS battery, discharge by shorting the power button and clearing the CMOS, then rinse with running water to ensure everything is wet, followed by soaking in a bucket of water for about an hour or two. Allow it to dry for a day or two depending on your climate. This thorough cleaning should resolve power button problems without causing any damage; it’s a deep clean that works well on many boards and fixes issues like unresponsive buttons or dirty sockets.