Gigabyte GA-X99-UD4 M.2 SATA 3 boot loop configuration
Gigabyte GA-X99-UD4 M.2 SATA 3 boot loop configuration
Hello, I'm setting up my first PC and it keeps looping through boot. I've changed the power supply three times so the third one is functioning (I ran the paperclip test and it works). I’m aware of the issue thanks to some other users. My goal is to update the BIOS using a flash drive. I’ll share the solution in the forum’s bottom section with important details. I followed all the instructions given, but my PC still can’t update its BIOS. I checked the CPU socket pins and they look correct. I’m uncertain about what might be wrong, so I’m reaching out for help. Note: The motherboard is used but appears to be in good shape (I purchased it from eBay). My specs are: Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X99-UD4 M.2 SATA3 CPU: Core i7-5930K GPU: Sapphire RX 580 PSU: RM750X Storage: unclear (removed from a Surface Pro 7, it’s an NVMe M.2 drive) The solution I found is: “Hey, here’s the fix. Your problem is likely a factory-installed faulty BIOS, and fixing it is pretty straightforward. First, take all RAM off your motherboard. Download the latest BIOS version for your board from Gigabyte’s site (may need to unzip), rename it to GIGABYTE.BIN, format a flash drive to FAT32, and insert only that file.” Follow these steps: remove RAM, plug in the BIOS file via USB, power off, wait until the drive lights up, then restart. After that, add one stick of RAM and turn on your PC. This should resolve the issue.” — Hurrley2772 on Forums. (link corrected)
I've been testing it and managed to get the motherboard indicator to a stable orange color, but the issue remains—the light didn't blink until the color changed.
I've been testing it and managed to get the motherboard light to a stable orange color, but it didn't blink before changing to orange. After removing the SSD and reinstalling it, the PC kept looping during startup.
I re-formatted the USB drive again. It mentioned the file was corrupted when I connected it back into the laptop before formatting. After that, I reformatted it once more and downloaded the update, then plugged it back in. I briefly touched the power pins with a screwdriver for about five seconds, then ten seconds later the light turned solid orange. After unplugging it, I tried inserting a RAM stick as instructed, but it didn’t work.
I'm currently running a bench test and don't have a case at the moment.
I fixed the issue and reached the BIOS section successfully. The operating system isn’t installed, but please confirm your USB drive carrying the BIOS is formatted with FAT32. Also, double-check that the BIOS file itself is renamed, not just the folder, otherwise it may blink without working. If anyone sees this post, pay close attention to these details.