Sent motherboard to Asus twice; immediate boot loop occurred.
Sent motherboard to Asus twice; immediate boot loop occurred.
You're experiencing a persistent boot loop on your Asus X99-M WS/SE board at code 00. The issue seems to reset after a day of inactivity, then reappears. Despite testing various components—BIOS, CPU, GPU, power supply, and RAM—none seem to be the cause. It's unusual that it only loops when the system is idle. Have you encountered similar problems before? Are there any local repair shops or specialists in the UK that might help?
It seems like you're suggesting this board isn't worth much unless you have a strong emotional connection to it. It’s an old model with no significant collector interest, making it probably cheaper to purchase a new one on eBay than to repair it. I’ve noticed similar problems with failing CMOS batteries in older boards, and given its age, it makes sense that the battery was deteriorating. I doubt ASUS missed this—checking it should be straightforward. A quick BIOS reset can also trigger these issues, though that’s less common.
Thank you for your response. It seems eBay has limited options for this type of board, especially with high costs. The available models are quite pricey, and the CMOS battery works well. There are no postcodes provided for quick startup, which is a drawback.