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Asus Maximus XII Hero (10th generation) is a modern gaming laptop designed for performance and portability.

Asus Maximus XII Hero (10th generation) is a modern gaming laptop designed for performance and portability.

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12-06-2019, 02:38 AM
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I own a strong ASUS Maximus Xii Hero on my main computer. Roughly three days ago my mouse stopped working. I powered it off, bought a new one, and connected it. After turning it on, I noticed the system is showing an error code 2 with a DRAM light blinking. I’m certain the RAM is fine and it functions properly now. All storage devices are operational—what’s going on? Windows 10 seems to corrupt itself this way on a Samsung 980 Pro 1TB model! This issue has occurred six times already. It appears Windows isn’t functioning correctly. I tried accessing BIOS by pressing F2 or Del during startup, but back then it displayed an A9 error (start of BIOS), which now just skips entirely without any prompt. I have no clue what’s happening and just want my operating system to work or at least allow me to enter BIOS so I can install Ubuntu before reinstalling Windows from Ubuntu. When I received the motherboard, they had to return five times before sending a working unit with no scratches. I’m unsure if this helps anyone else, but my CPU (10900KF) is set to run at 3.5GHz, yet it’s actually clocking 4.7GHz. I don’t know if that’s Intel Turbo or Boost mode. I’m not comfortable with BIOS settings and prefer programming software and OS myself. I really need this resolved before the ninth day. All I need is guidance on getting into BIOS. P.S.: I’ve already flashed BIOS, reset it, tested hardware independently, and tried everything possible without sending it to a repair shop. Hardware specs: 10900KF ASUS Maximus Xii Hero RX 2060 (12GB), two 16GB DDR4 sticks from Samsung 980 Pro (1TB primary), plus extra storage totaling 10.256 TB.
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12-06-2019, 02:38 AM #1

I own a strong ASUS Maximus Xii Hero on my main computer. Roughly three days ago my mouse stopped working. I powered it off, bought a new one, and connected it. After turning it on, I noticed the system is showing an error code 2 with a DRAM light blinking. I’m certain the RAM is fine and it functions properly now. All storage devices are operational—what’s going on? Windows 10 seems to corrupt itself this way on a Samsung 980 Pro 1TB model! This issue has occurred six times already. It appears Windows isn’t functioning correctly. I tried accessing BIOS by pressing F2 or Del during startup, but back then it displayed an A9 error (start of BIOS), which now just skips entirely without any prompt. I have no clue what’s happening and just want my operating system to work or at least allow me to enter BIOS so I can install Ubuntu before reinstalling Windows from Ubuntu. When I received the motherboard, they had to return five times before sending a working unit with no scratches. I’m unsure if this helps anyone else, but my CPU (10900KF) is set to run at 3.5GHz, yet it’s actually clocking 4.7GHz. I don’t know if that’s Intel Turbo or Boost mode. I’m not comfortable with BIOS settings and prefer programming software and OS myself. I really need this resolved before the ninth day. All I need is guidance on getting into BIOS. P.S.: I’ve already flashed BIOS, reset it, tested hardware independently, and tried everything possible without sending it to a repair shop. Hardware specs: 10900KF ASUS Maximus Xii Hero RX 2060 (12GB), two 16GB DDR4 sticks from Samsung 980 Pro (1TB primary), plus extra storage totaling 10.256 TB.

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12-06-2019, 05:41 PM
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How old is your 980? If it's an older model, you might have the suicide firmware that resets quickly—just restart the CMOS to check what happens. However, an A2 error means the drive could be failing; if it's been over six months, it might have died from faulty firmware or another problem. To fix a CMOS reset, unplug all drives and try booting in BIOS one by one until you find the one that fails.
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12-06-2019, 05:41 PM #2

How old is your 980? If it's an older model, you might have the suicide firmware that resets quickly—just restart the CMOS to check what happens. However, an A2 error means the drive could be failing; if it's been over six months, it might have died from faulty firmware or another problem. To fix a CMOS reset, unplug all drives and try booting in BIOS one by one until you find the one that fails.

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