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Unintentionally activated a previous BIOS iteration...

Unintentionally activated a previous BIOS iteration...

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Rainbownacho
Junior Member
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11-24-2022, 07:30 AM
#1
specs: motherboard - aorus b550m pro-p rev 1.0 cpu - ryzen 5700x memory - corsair lpx 16gb x2 gpus - gigabyte rtx 3060ti power supply - corsair rm 850x I'm really confused with this setup, accidentally used the gigabyte app to update my bios from the internet (it was the latest version available, f15c or d, don't care which, it's still there). I found the bios in the BIOS window but didn't notice it was f14. Well, guess what? It won't boot now. So I tried flashing with the correct bios, but nothing happened. Maybe I used the wrong USB stick (it's a cheap 16gb onboard that worked when I flashed normally via BIOS). I decided to reset the CMOS by removing the battery for an hour, then recharging without power and plugging in the cord, but it didn't help. Now I'm giving up and just wanted to ask if I missed anything or if anyone can help. Thanks in advance!
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Rainbownacho
11-24-2022, 07:30 AM #1

specs: motherboard - aorus b550m pro-p rev 1.0 cpu - ryzen 5700x memory - corsair lpx 16gb x2 gpus - gigabyte rtx 3060ti power supply - corsair rm 850x I'm really confused with this setup, accidentally used the gigabyte app to update my bios from the internet (it was the latest version available, f15c or d, don't care which, it's still there). I found the bios in the BIOS window but didn't notice it was f14. Well, guess what? It won't boot now. So I tried flashing with the correct bios, but nothing happened. Maybe I used the wrong USB stick (it's a cheap 16gb onboard that worked when I flashed normally via BIOS). I decided to reset the CMOS by removing the battery for an hour, then recharging without power and plugging in the cord, but it didn't help. Now I'm giving up and just wanted to ask if I missed anything or if anyone can help. Thanks in advance!

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Erik22102006
Member
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11-24-2022, 08:18 AM
#2
In reality, I wasn’t doing anything unusual, and the PC has been running smoothly since I installed Windows. I just went through updates and, by chance, chose to try something new. Please don’t be too surprised—I was just having a bit of fun!
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Erik22102006
11-24-2022, 08:18 AM #2

In reality, I wasn’t doing anything unusual, and the PC has been running smoothly since I installed Windows. I just went through updates and, by chance, chose to try something new. Please don’t be too surprised—I was just having a bit of fun!

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susie1an
Member
60
11-24-2022, 03:56 PM
#3
The system allows direct access via USB, bypassing the CPU entirely.
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susie1an
11-24-2022, 03:56 PM #3

The system allows direct access via USB, bypassing the CPU entirely.

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MasterofFireMC
Junior Member
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11-24-2022, 11:41 PM
#4
Thanks for your reply. Yes, the board should be there. Pressing QFLASH didn’t help, holding it also did nothing. I ended up removing the CMOS battery just to be safe, set it aside for at least an hour, and when I reinstalled it the problem persisted. Right now I can’t log into Windows or view the post screen. I tried waiting a bit, changing RAM settings, and trying different configurations, but nothing worked. The video you shared was useful—especially the part explaining how to use the Gigabyte app for Windows and the BIOS updater. That’s exactly what I did, yet I still faced the same issue when it was installed. I hope this isn’t just a misunderstanding, and thank you again for your help.
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MasterofFireMC
11-24-2022, 11:41 PM #4

Thanks for your reply. Yes, the board should be there. Pressing QFLASH didn’t help, holding it also did nothing. I ended up removing the CMOS battery just to be safe, set it aside for at least an hour, and when I reinstalled it the problem persisted. Right now I can’t log into Windows or view the post screen. I tried waiting a bit, changing RAM settings, and trying different configurations, but nothing worked. The video you shared was useful—especially the part explaining how to use the Gigabyte app for Windows and the BIOS updater. That’s exactly what I did, yet I still faced the same issue when it was installed. I hope this isn’t just a misunderstanding, and thank you again for your help.

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yannsollow
Junior Member
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11-26-2022, 01:54 PM
#5
You took out the CMOS battery, didn't detach the wall power cable from the PSU, and only kept it for 5 minutes. Then you pressed the PC start button a few times (even holding it briefly) to discharge any remaining charge. If this didn't help or was already done, try taking out the CPU and flashing the BIOS from the rear panel.
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yannsollow
11-26-2022, 01:54 PM #5

You took out the CMOS battery, didn't detach the wall power cable from the PSU, and only kept it for 5 minutes. Then you pressed the PC start button a few times (even holding it briefly) to discharge any remaining charge. If this didn't help or was already done, try taking out the CPU and flashing the BIOS from the rear panel.

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monsterman1108
Member
200
12-01-2022, 07:22 AM
#6
I plan to try it tomorrow, working early in the morning. I'll share the results later. Thanks again!
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monsterman1108
12-01-2022, 07:22 AM #6

I plan to try it tomorrow, working early in the morning. I'll share the results later. Thanks again!

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WendyGaming
Junior Member
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12-04-2022, 12:22 AM
#7
Apologize for the delay. Fixed the problem and purchased a new board. Currently working, so limited details but it required an older chip to access the BIOS and then properly update.
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WendyGaming
12-04-2022, 12:22 AM #7

Apologize for the delay. Fixed the problem and purchased a new board. Currently working, so limited details but it required an older chip to access the BIOS and then properly update.