ASUS H81I-PLUS HALP is a high-performance gaming laptop designed for immersive experiences.

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Okunino
Posting Freak

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07-14-2016, 06:36 PM

Hey there. A few months back I purchased a used ASUS H81I-PLUS on eBay to convert my ATX EmulatorPC/HTPC into an ITX version. I struggled with it for hours upon arrival, unable to get it to POST or show anything on the screen. I tried all my usual fixes. As a last attempt, I removed a CPU from my old unRAID box (i3 4170) and still had no luck. I also checked the forums at https://forums. but nothing helped. Eventually, I found a g1840 in my collection and it worked. After updating the BIOS and installing the 4690, it booted fine. The g1840 didn’t work at all—BIOS reported v2305. Only the old 4130 was compatible. That’s quite strange!

Okunino

07-14-2016, 06:36 PM #1

MCtoto123
Member

07-20-2016, 11:36 AM

You haven't reset CMOS every time you changed the CPU. The board might have problems because it can't recognize new CPUs after flashing and clearing CMOS.

MCtoto123

07-20-2016, 11:36 AM #2

You haven't reset CMOS every time you changed the CPU. The board might have problems because it can't recognize new CPUs after flashing and clearing CMOS.

PhoenixCookie
Member

07-20-2016, 06:49 PM

I cleared it by switching from 4130 to 4690, but it didn’t work. When I went back from 4690 to 4130, it worked perfectly.

PhoenixCookie

07-20-2016, 06:49 PM #3

I cleared it by switching from 4130 to 4690, but it didn’t work. When I went back from 4690 to 4130, it worked perfectly.

Frostoc
Junior Member

07-20-2016, 07:31 PM

Found a mention of flashing in windows being preferable for this setup. I attempted it, but the same BIOS still only supports 4130.

Frostoc

07-20-2016, 07:31 PM #4

Found a mention of flashing in windows being preferable for this setup. I attempted it, but the same BIOS still only supports 4130.

Mickxy
Junior Member

07-21-2016, 11:04 AM

Consider trying a solution from BiosDepot on Ebay if your board seems fine. They can send you a bios chip already pre-flashed with the needed revision. This is likely the most affordable option before you replace the board.

Mickxy

07-21-2016, 11:04 AM #5

Kimplaze
Member

216

07-22-2016, 10:11 PM

Considering this, my chances might remain unchanged if I revert to the earliest BIOS version that supported the 4690.

Kimplaze

07-22-2016, 10:11 PM #6

Considering this, my chances might remain unchanged if I revert to the earliest BIOS version that supported the 4690.

victorfamosaya
Member

186

07-22-2016, 11:27 PM

You might attempt a BIOS restore from the initial drive... which you likely missed during setup. After that, upgrade from there. Alternatively, use a BIOS programmer. It's still sensible to keep a backup BIOS chip (ideally on the same board) for testing purposes.

victorfamosaya

07-22-2016, 11:27 PM #7

slayer__is
Senior Member

521

07-23-2016, 12:39 AM

I used it for those last-minute shows... Tried version 2001 again, but only 4130 seems to work... *groans* Probably a bit of a struggle.

slayer__is

07-23-2016, 12:39 AM #8

I used it for those last-minute shows... Tried version 2001 again, but only 4130 seems to work... *groans* Probably a bit of a struggle.

TfliNT111
Member

07-30-2016, 05:03 PM

It's functioning properly, though the CPU you're planning to use isn't compatible.

TfliNT111

07-30-2016, 05:03 PM #9

It's functioning properly, though the CPU you're planning to use isn't compatible.

Theomanduff
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08-06-2016, 02:04 AM

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Theomanduff

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