Username p8p67-m pro has an issue after an OC tweak and a BIOS flash; it won't start. Please help.
Username p8p67-m pro has an issue after an OC tweak and a BIOS flash; it won't start. Please help.
Hi,
This PC was constructed for me in 2011 to handle 3D rendering and has consistently performed well. It features an Intel i7 2600k CPU and 16 gigabytes of RAM (Kingston Hyperex, I think I can read it). It runs Windows 7 Pro.
I should have left it alone. I chose to attempt an overclock based on a helpful online tutorial. After that, it wouldn’t start up at all. I see the startup screens, but a blue screen appeared very quickly (too fast to decipher). Still, I can access the UEFI Bios Utility via setup mode and reach the BIOS, so I downloaded the latest BIOS from ASUS and applied them—EZ Mode shows version 3701. I can enter advanced settings if needed, but my main goal is to restore the computer.
I encountered these issues:
1.) The "ASUS motherboard logo" screen appears twice.
2.) A blue, unreadable screen very quickly.
3.) The grey Windows screen displays errors and offers two options: restart normally or use Windows tools for repair (which I’ve tried many times without success).
I also removed the two RAID data disks, uninstalled a Wi-Fi card I had installed, and cleared the CMOS twice (moving the CLRTC jumper cap for 10 seconds as per the manual, including battery removal).
Despite these efforts, I still can’t bypass these startup screens and hit a dead end with the grey repair option in Windows settings.
I contacted the dealer who advised that if the BIOS flash failed, the motherboard is faulty and I need a new system. They also suggested buying the same motherboard used before. It seems they’re more interested in selling me a replacement PC.
What should I do?
I see some people opt to replace the BIOS chip, which is very cheap compared to a full rebuild.
Thanks in advance,
Peter
So I had a success, I checked the BIOS settings and noticed the SATA wasn't configured for an IDE disk. I switched it over and it worked fine. The lesson learned: when I attempted to change it, I wasn't careful enough. Then I reset it back to default in the BIOS, which fixed the issue. I didn't realize the default settings weren't tailored to my actual build (they weren't set for IDE) and that caused a loss of functionality. Luckily, a friend mentioned they were using IDE disks, which helped me understand the settings better. Thanks again.
Metraspace:
Hi Kasper,
I haven't attempted to reinstall Windows either. I haven't seen this suggestion in any forum. Could it help resolve the issue?
Thanks,
Peter
I attempted to fix and restore, but not by re-installing from the original DVD. It seems a clean install might work better. (I only use a few professional 3D programs and a browser, etc.)
If the BIO chip is fine (as expected), then it’s possible I damaged something during the OC process.
Thanks again!
I attempted to fix and restore the system but it didn’t help. I think a clean install might work better, just reinstalling my programs (not too complicated since I mainly use a few professional 3D apps and a browser). If the BIO chip is fine, then maybe I damaged something during the OC process? Thanks again! Unless you applied excessive voltage, you shouldn’t have caused any damage, and even then the CPU would likely be too broken to boot into BIOS. Let me know if you also adjusted RAM speed or voltage.
For your time!
I didn't alter any RAM speed figures. It's just the clock.
In the meantime, I've tested with a single stick of RAM and then switched to another in a different slot, and the outcome was identical. I also reset the BIOS several times to try and revert to default settings.
I suspected a disk priority issue, but I believe I've selected the main drive correctly enough that it's not the case. I'm considering replacing the motherboard battery (starting with cheap fixes).
According to you, the CPU still looks fine—maybe only part of the motherboard is damaged?
Could I still need to adjust settings in the advanced BIOS UEFI section?
Peter
Thanks for your time!
I believe I didn't alter any RAM speed figures. It was just the clock.
In the meantime, I've tested with only one stick of RAM and then switched to another in a different slot, and the results were identical. I also used F5 in Bios to reset to default settings several times.
I assumed there might be a disk priority issue, but I think I've selected the main drive correctly enough that it's not the case. I was considering replacing the mobo battery (trying all cheap fixes first).
According to you, the CPU still seems fine—maybe only part of the mobo is damaged?
Could I still need to adjust settings in the advanced mode of Bios UEFI settings?
Peter
Just perform a clean Windows install first.