System can’t reach BIOS but everything else works. Windows 11 is running normally. What’s happening?
System can’t reach BIOS but everything else works. Windows 11 is running normally. What’s happening?
I didn’t install Windows from scratch; it came pre-built with your system. The BIOS could boot from the media automatically, but whether that happened depends on your setup.
It's quite unusual. Are you certain it's affected by some kind of ghost activity? How did you manage to update the BIOS without direct access? Could you attempt this without a physical connection—just power on and see if anything appears? Pulling all components off seems like a drastic step, especially with such a powerful board.
I initially thought a harmful rootkit might be hidden in the EEPROM flash memory. I’m considering that possibility, especially since the user obtained malware from questionable sources. To address this, I recommended clearing all storage and using BIOS Flashback to fully erase and reinstall the BIOS file. This should help remove any malicious code. Recent updates from MB vendors aim to protect against LogoFAIL and Blacklotus attacks—see the links below for details.
It seems you're referring to secureboot. When you press shift and click reboot in Windows 11, it might trigger recovery mode. For advanced troubleshooting, go to UEFI settings or try booting without the GPU to reset the UEFI. Because this board has a JSPI1 port, you can reprogram the BIOS without soldering.
You're setting up a JSPI1 to JSPI1 connection using a Ch341A programmer, requiring some soldering and technical steps. Researching how to download a writer program will help you reset the BIOS and restart the system. A second PC is needed to connect to the USB programmer. Basic soldering skills are necessary—just a simple iron, flux, and solder. Remember to use the 1.8V adapter if your BIOS only supports that voltage.
I didn't flash the BIOS myself; I guided you through the process. You used a specific method to update and initialize it, which I helped you understand.