How to update BIOS on computer that won't boot up?
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My son is building his first PC with my assistance, and we're running into an issue where the PC will not boot up into POST. No signal on monitor, no beeps or POST codes. CPU fan and system fans are spinning up as expected, video card shows a power light on. Also tried it without the video card plugged in, using just the native video - no change.
We confirmed that the CPU is supported by the motherboard, but the manufacturer states that it is only supported with a BIOS update. Problem is, we cannot get to the BIOS screens, or even to the point where it is attempting to boot from a drive or device.
Given that we cannot get past the POST stage, how can we update the BIOS on this system so that the CPU is supported?
UPDATE: The motherboard appears to be a Biostar Biostar TB250-BTC+ if that helps. CPU in question is an Intel Core i7 7700K
boot cpu motherboard bios
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My son is building his first PC with my assistance, and we're running into an issue where the PC will not boot up into POST. No signal on monitor, no beeps or POST codes. CPU fan and system fans are spinning up as expected, video card shows a power light on. Also tried it without the video card plugged in, using just the native video - no change.
We confirmed that the CPU is supported by the motherboard, but the manufacturer states that it is only supported with a BIOS update. Problem is, we cannot get to the BIOS screens, or even to the point where it is attempting to boot from a drive or device.
Given that we cannot get past the POST stage, how can we update the BIOS on this system so that the CPU is supported?
UPDATE: The motherboard appears to be a Biostar Biostar TB250-BTC+ if that helps. CPU in question is an Intel Core i7 7700K
boot cpu motherboard bios
asked Feb 15 at 19:12
OmegacronOmegacron
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add a comment |
My son is building his first PC with my assistance, and we're running into an issue where the PC will not boot up into POST. No signal on monitor, no beeps or POST codes. CPU fan and system fans are spinning up as expected, video card shows a power light on. Also tried it without the video card plugged in, using just the native video - no change.
We confirmed that the CPU is supported by the motherboard, but the manufacturer states that it is only supported with a BIOS update. Problem is, we cannot get to the BIOS screens, or even to the point where it is attempting to boot from a drive or device.
Given that we cannot get past the POST stage, how can we update the BIOS on this system so that the CPU is supported?
UPDATE: The motherboard appears to be a Biostar Biostar TB250-BTC+ if that helps. CPU in question is an Intel Core i7 7700K
boot cpu motherboard bios
asked Feb 15 at 19:12
OmegacronOmegacron
25019
My son is building his first PC with my assistance, and we're running into an issue where the PC will not boot up into POST. No signal on monitor, no beeps or POST codes. CPU fan and system fans are spinning up as expected, video card shows a power light on. Also tried it without the video card plugged in, using just the native video - no change.
We confirmed that the CPU is supported by the motherboard, but the manufacturer states that it is only supported with a BIOS update. Problem is, we cannot get to the BIOS screens, or even to the point where it is attempting to boot from a drive or device.
Given that we cannot get past the POST stage, how can we update the BIOS on this system so that the CPU is supported?
UPDATE: The motherboard appears to be a Biostar Biostar TB250-BTC+ if that helps. CPU in question is an Intel Core i7 7700K
boot cpu motherboard bios
boot cpu motherboard bios
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If you are using an AMD platform, fill out a warranty request for 'boot kit required'. They will send you a cheap APU that can be used to update your bios.
https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/faq/pa-100#faq-Short-Term-Processor-Loan-Boot-Kit
If you are using an Intel platform, some Intel motherboards have a way to update bios without the CPU. Check your manual. On Gigabyte boards, the feature is called "Qflash Plus". On Asus boards, the feature is "USB BIOS Flashback".
If this doesn't work out for you, you can order a compatible processor and return it after doing the update. Some retailers have a formal process for doing this so you don't have to renege them.
answered Feb 15 at 19:28
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+1, although I have my doubts that most retailers would be happy about accepting a return on a used but non-faulty CPU.
– Jon Bentley
Feb 15 at 23:29
Biostar seems to have a quick-flash option, but it requires a screen right after POST. I'll try it this weekend and see if that works. Otherwise, might have to go with the last option.
– Omegacron
Feb 16 at 0:15
@JonBentley Thought you were referring to the first line; must've missed the last paragraph.
– wizzwizz4
Feb 17 at 14:24
add a comment |
In addition to Andy's excellent info, MSI motherboards also have a BIOS Flashback button on the rear panel (so you don't have to open up the case) that enables updating the BIOS with an FAT32 formatted USB drive. I have a MEG Z390 ACE motherboard. The instructions are:
- Connect power supply to CPU_PWR1, CPU_PWR2 and ATX_PWR1. (No other
components are necessary but power supply.)
- Plug the USB flash drive that contains the MSI.ROM file into the BIOS
FLASHBACK+ port on rear I/O panel.
- Press the BIOS FLASHBACK+ button to flash BIOS, and the light of BIOS
FLASHBACK+ button starts flashing.
- After the flashing BIOS process is 100% completed, the button light would stop flashing and would be off simultaneously.
These instructions were copied and pasted from the PDF of the user's manual.
I imagine the instructions are pretty close to identical for other newer MSI boards, as well.
answered Feb 15 at 21:05
BillDOeBillDOe
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Between what step are you supposed to plug the power in to the computer, or press the power button, I don't think you are supposed to connect the power supply to components when either the power is on, or the computer is on
– Ferrybig
Feb 15 at 22:43
@Ferrybig, if you're asking about step 1, that just means that the CPU and motherboard should be connected to the power supply to power both the motherboard and the CPU. There are no specific instructions about pressing the power button, so I suspect pressing the BIOS Flashback button does that, though I imagine you could turn the computer on and then press the BIOS Flashback button. I'd try the former first, since the directions, which btw came straight from the manual, don't specify powering up the machine first.
– BillDOe
Feb 16 at 20:07
add a comment |
There's an 8 pin IC in a socket in the corner, but I can't find a picture where I could read its type. Can you read it?
I have a theory it is the flash (or possibly eeprom) chip that holds the BIOS firmware. If it's a common chip, and you have a very basic knowledge of electronics, with a simple hardware you can flash it (after doing a backup of course). You'll need a working computer, a flash programmer (or an arduino, e.g. a nano is around $2), some wire, and of course the newer firmware.
answered Feb 16 at 1:00
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Assembling a PC from parts is fun and educational, but sometimes also slow and frustrating, when you get stuck on things like this. One solution is to buy, or borrow, the cheapest compatible cpu you can find, and temporarily replace your real cpu, to do the update.
answered Feb 16 at 7:21
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If you are using an AMD platform, fill out a warranty request for 'boot kit required'. They will send you a cheap APU that can be used to update your bios.
https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/faq/pa-100#faq-Short-Term-Processor-Loan-Boot-Kit
If you are using an Intel platform, some Intel motherboards have a way to update bios without the CPU. Check your manual. On Gigabyte boards, the feature is called "Qflash Plus". On Asus boards, the feature is "USB BIOS Flashback".
If this doesn't work out for you, you can order a compatible processor and return it after doing the update. Some retailers have a formal process for doing this so you don't have to renege them.
answered Feb 15 at 19:28
AndyAndy
1,050311
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+1, although I have my doubts that most retailers would be happy about accepting a return on a used but non-faulty CPU.
– Jon Bentley
Feb 15 at 23:29
Biostar seems to have a quick-flash option, but it requires a screen right after POST. I'll try it this weekend and see if that works. Otherwise, might have to go with the last option.
– Omegacron
Feb 16 at 0:15
@JonBentley Thought you were referring to the first line; must've missed the last paragraph.
– wizzwizz4
Feb 17 at 14:24
add a comment |
If you are using an AMD platform, fill out a warranty request for 'boot kit required'. They will send you a cheap APU that can be used to update your bios.
https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/faq/pa-100#faq-Short-Term-Processor-Loan-Boot-Kit
If you are using an Intel platform, some Intel motherboards have a way to update bios without the CPU. Check your manual. On Gigabyte boards, the feature is called "Qflash Plus". On Asus boards, the feature is "USB BIOS Flashback".
If this doesn't work out for you, you can order a compatible processor and return it after doing the update. Some retailers have a formal process for doing this so you don't have to renege them.
answered Feb 15 at 19:28
AndyAndy
1,050311
3
+1, although I have my doubts that most retailers would be happy about accepting a return on a used but non-faulty CPU.
– Jon Bentley
Feb 15 at 23:29
Biostar seems to have a quick-flash option, but it requires a screen right after POST. I'll try it this weekend and see if that works. Otherwise, might have to go with the last option.
– Omegacron
Feb 16 at 0:15
@JonBentley Thought you were referring to the first line; must've missed the last paragraph.
– wizzwizz4
Feb 17 at 14:24
add a comment |
If you are using an AMD platform, fill out a warranty request for 'boot kit required'. They will send you a cheap APU that can be used to update your bios.
https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/faq/pa-100#faq-Short-Term-Processor-Loan-Boot-Kit
If you are using an Intel platform, some Intel motherboards have a way to update bios without the CPU. Check your manual. On Gigabyte boards, the feature is called "Qflash Plus". On Asus boards, the feature is "USB BIOS Flashback".
If this doesn't work out for you, you can order a compatible processor and return it after doing the update. Some retailers have a formal process for doing this so you don't have to renege them.
answered Feb 15 at 19:28
AndyAndy
1,050311
If you are using an AMD platform, fill out a warranty request for 'boot kit required'. They will send you a cheap APU that can be used to update your bios.
https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/faq/pa-100#faq-Short-Term-Processor-Loan-Boot-Kit
If you are using an Intel platform, some Intel motherboards have a way to update bios without the CPU. Check your manual. On Gigabyte boards, the feature is called "Qflash Plus". On Asus boards, the feature is "USB BIOS Flashback".
If this doesn't work out for you, you can order a compatible processor and return it after doing the update. Some retailers have a formal process for doing this so you don't have to renege them.
answered Feb 15 at 19:28
AndyAndy
1,050311
edited Feb 15 at 20:54
answered Feb 15 at 19:28
AndyAndy
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answered Feb 15 at 19:28
AndyAndy
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answered Feb 15 at 19:28
AndyAndy
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+1, although I have my doubts that most retailers would be happy about accepting a return on a used but non-faulty CPU.
– Jon Bentley
Feb 15 at 23:29
Biostar seems to have a quick-flash option, but it requires a screen right after POST. I'll try it this weekend and see if that works. Otherwise, might have to go with the last option.
– Omegacron
Feb 16 at 0:15
@JonBentley Thought you were referring to the first line; must've missed the last paragraph.
– wizzwizz4
Feb 17 at 14:24
add a comment |
3
+1, although I have my doubts that most retailers would be happy about accepting a return on a used but non-faulty CPU.
– Jon Bentley
Feb 15 at 23:29
Biostar seems to have a quick-flash option, but it requires a screen right after POST. I'll try it this weekend and see if that works. Otherwise, might have to go with the last option.
– Omegacron
Feb 16 at 0:15
@JonBentley Thought you were referring to the first line; must've missed the last paragraph.
– wizzwizz4
Feb 17 at 14:24
3
3
+1, although I have my doubts that most retailers would be happy about accepting a return on a used but non-faulty CPU.
– Jon Bentley
Feb 15 at 23:29
+1, although I have my doubts that most retailers would be happy about accepting a return on a used but non-faulty CPU.
– Jon Bentley
Feb 15 at 23:29
Biostar seems to have a quick-flash option, but it requires a screen right after POST. I'll try it this weekend and see if that works. Otherwise, might have to go with the last option.
– Omegacron
Feb 16 at 0:15
Biostar seems to have a quick-flash option, but it requires a screen right after POST. I'll try it this weekend and see if that works. Otherwise, might have to go with the last option.
– Omegacron
Feb 16 at 0:15
@JonBentley Thought you were referring to the first line; must've missed the last paragraph.
– wizzwizz4
Feb 17 at 14:24
@JonBentley Thought you were referring to the first line; must've missed the last paragraph.
– wizzwizz4
Feb 17 at 14:24
add a comment |
In addition to Andy's excellent info, MSI motherboards also have a BIOS Flashback button on the rear panel (so you don't have to open up the case) that enables updating the BIOS with an FAT32 formatted USB drive. I have a MEG Z390 ACE motherboard. The instructions are:
- Connect power supply to CPU_PWR1, CPU_PWR2 and ATX_PWR1. (No other
components are necessary but power supply.)
- Plug the USB flash drive that contains the MSI.ROM file into the BIOS
FLASHBACK+ port on rear I/O panel.
- Press the BIOS FLASHBACK+ button to flash BIOS, and the light of BIOS
FLASHBACK+ button starts flashing.
- After the flashing BIOS process is 100% completed, the button light would stop flashing and would be off simultaneously.
These instructions were copied and pasted from the PDF of the user's manual.
I imagine the instructions are pretty close to identical for other newer MSI boards, as well.
answered Feb 15 at 21:05
BillDOeBillDOe
1,0062928
1
Between what step are you supposed to plug the power in to the computer, or press the power button, I don't think you are supposed to connect the power supply to components when either the power is on, or the computer is on
– Ferrybig
Feb 15 at 22:43
@Ferrybig, if you're asking about step 1, that just means that the CPU and motherboard should be connected to the power supply to power both the motherboard and the CPU. There are no specific instructions about pressing the power button, so I suspect pressing the BIOS Flashback button does that, though I imagine you could turn the computer on and then press the BIOS Flashback button. I'd try the former first, since the directions, which btw came straight from the manual, don't specify powering up the machine first.
– BillDOe
Feb 16 at 20:07
add a comment |
In addition to Andy's excellent info, MSI motherboards also have a BIOS Flashback button on the rear panel (so you don't have to open up the case) that enables updating the BIOS with an FAT32 formatted USB drive. I have a MEG Z390 ACE motherboard. The instructions are:
- Connect power supply to CPU_PWR1, CPU_PWR2 and ATX_PWR1. (No other
components are necessary but power supply.)
- Plug the USB flash drive that contains the MSI.ROM file into the BIOS
FLASHBACK+ port on rear I/O panel.
- Press the BIOS FLASHBACK+ button to flash BIOS, and the light of BIOS
FLASHBACK+ button starts flashing.
- After the flashing BIOS process is 100% completed, the button light would stop flashing and would be off simultaneously.
These instructions were copied and pasted from the PDF of the user's manual.
I imagine the instructions are pretty close to identical for other newer MSI boards, as well.
answered Feb 15 at 21:05
BillDOeBillDOe
1,0062928
1
Between what step are you supposed to plug the power in to the computer, or press the power button, I don't think you are supposed to connect the power supply to components when either the power is on, or the computer is on
– Ferrybig
Feb 15 at 22:43
@Ferrybig, if you're asking about step 1, that just means that the CPU and motherboard should be connected to the power supply to power both the motherboard and the CPU. There are no specific instructions about pressing the power button, so I suspect pressing the BIOS Flashback button does that, though I imagine you could turn the computer on and then press the BIOS Flashback button. I'd try the former first, since the directions, which btw came straight from the manual, don't specify powering up the machine first.
– BillDOe
Feb 16 at 20:07
add a comment |
In addition to Andy's excellent info, MSI motherboards also have a BIOS Flashback button on the rear panel (so you don't have to open up the case) that enables updating the BIOS with an FAT32 formatted USB drive. I have a MEG Z390 ACE motherboard. The instructions are:
- Connect power supply to CPU_PWR1, CPU_PWR2 and ATX_PWR1. (No other
components are necessary but power supply.)
- Plug the USB flash drive that contains the MSI.ROM file into the BIOS
FLASHBACK+ port on rear I/O panel.
- Press the BIOS FLASHBACK+ button to flash BIOS, and the light of BIOS
FLASHBACK+ button starts flashing.
- After the flashing BIOS process is 100% completed, the button light would stop flashing and would be off simultaneously.
These instructions were copied and pasted from the PDF of the user's manual.
I imagine the instructions are pretty close to identical for other newer MSI boards, as well.
answered Feb 15 at 21:05
BillDOeBillDOe
1,0062928
In addition to Andy's excellent info, MSI motherboards also have a BIOS Flashback button on the rear panel (so you don't have to open up the case) that enables updating the BIOS with an FAT32 formatted USB drive. I have a MEG Z390 ACE motherboard. The instructions are:
- Connect power supply to CPU_PWR1, CPU_PWR2 and ATX_PWR1. (No other
components are necessary but power supply.)
- Plug the USB flash drive that contains the MSI.ROM file into the BIOS
FLASHBACK+ port on rear I/O panel.
- Press the BIOS FLASHBACK+ button to flash BIOS, and the light of BIOS
FLASHBACK+ button starts flashing.
- After the flashing BIOS process is 100% completed, the button light would stop flashing and would be off simultaneously.
These instructions were copied and pasted from the PDF of the user's manual.
I imagine the instructions are pretty close to identical for other newer MSI boards, as well.
answered Feb 15 at 21:05
BillDOeBillDOe
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edited Feb 17 at 22:11
answered Feb 15 at 21:05
BillDOeBillDOe
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answered Feb 15 at 21:05
BillDOeBillDOe
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Between what step are you supposed to plug the power in to the computer, or press the power button, I don't think you are supposed to connect the power supply to components when either the power is on, or the computer is on
– Ferrybig
Feb 15 at 22:43
@Ferrybig, if you're asking about step 1, that just means that the CPU and motherboard should be connected to the power supply to power both the motherboard and the CPU. There are no specific instructions about pressing the power button, so I suspect pressing the BIOS Flashback button does that, though I imagine you could turn the computer on and then press the BIOS Flashback button. I'd try the former first, since the directions, which btw came straight from the manual, don't specify powering up the machine first.
– BillDOe
Feb 16 at 20:07
add a comment |
1
Between what step are you supposed to plug the power in to the computer, or press the power button, I don't think you are supposed to connect the power supply to components when either the power is on, or the computer is on
– Ferrybig
Feb 15 at 22:43
@Ferrybig, if you're asking about step 1, that just means that the CPU and motherboard should be connected to the power supply to power both the motherboard and the CPU. There are no specific instructions about pressing the power button, so I suspect pressing the BIOS Flashback button does that, though I imagine you could turn the computer on and then press the BIOS Flashback button. I'd try the former first, since the directions, which btw came straight from the manual, don't specify powering up the machine first.
– BillDOe
Feb 16 at 20:07
1
1
Between what step are you supposed to plug the power in to the computer, or press the power button, I don't think you are supposed to connect the power supply to components when either the power is on, or the computer is on
– Ferrybig
Feb 15 at 22:43
Between what step are you supposed to plug the power in to the computer, or press the power button, I don't think you are supposed to connect the power supply to components when either the power is on, or the computer is on
– Ferrybig
Feb 15 at 22:43
@Ferrybig, if you're asking about step 1, that just means that the CPU and motherboard should be connected to the power supply to power both the motherboard and the CPU. There are no specific instructions about pressing the power button, so I suspect pressing the BIOS Flashback button does that, though I imagine you could turn the computer on and then press the BIOS Flashback button. I'd try the former first, since the directions, which btw came straight from the manual, don't specify powering up the machine first.
– BillDOe
Feb 16 at 20:07
@Ferrybig, if you're asking about step 1, that just means that the CPU and motherboard should be connected to the power supply to power both the motherboard and the CPU. There are no specific instructions about pressing the power button, so I suspect pressing the BIOS Flashback button does that, though I imagine you could turn the computer on and then press the BIOS Flashback button. I'd try the former first, since the directions, which btw came straight from the manual, don't specify powering up the machine first.
– BillDOe
Feb 16 at 20:07
add a comment |
There's an 8 pin IC in a socket in the corner, but I can't find a picture where I could read its type. Can you read it?
I have a theory it is the flash (or possibly eeprom) chip that holds the BIOS firmware. If it's a common chip, and you have a very basic knowledge of electronics, with a simple hardware you can flash it (after doing a backup of course). You'll need a working computer, a flash programmer (or an arduino, e.g. a nano is around $2), some wire, and of course the newer firmware.
answered Feb 16 at 1:00
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There's an 8 pin IC in a socket in the corner, but I can't find a picture where I could read its type. Can you read it?
I have a theory it is the flash (or possibly eeprom) chip that holds the BIOS firmware. If it's a common chip, and you have a very basic knowledge of electronics, with a simple hardware you can flash it (after doing a backup of course). You'll need a working computer, a flash programmer (or an arduino, e.g. a nano is around $2), some wire, and of course the newer firmware.
answered Feb 16 at 1:00
NyosNyos
1212
add a comment |
There's an 8 pin IC in a socket in the corner, but I can't find a picture where I could read its type. Can you read it?
I have a theory it is the flash (or possibly eeprom) chip that holds the BIOS firmware. If it's a common chip, and you have a very basic knowledge of electronics, with a simple hardware you can flash it (after doing a backup of course). You'll need a working computer, a flash programmer (or an arduino, e.g. a nano is around $2), some wire, and of course the newer firmware.
answered Feb 16 at 1:00
NyosNyos
1212
There's an 8 pin IC in a socket in the corner, but I can't find a picture where I could read its type. Can you read it?
I have a theory it is the flash (or possibly eeprom) chip that holds the BIOS firmware. If it's a common chip, and you have a very basic knowledge of electronics, with a simple hardware you can flash it (after doing a backup of course). You'll need a working computer, a flash programmer (or an arduino, e.g. a nano is around $2), some wire, and of course the newer firmware.
answered Feb 16 at 1:00
NyosNyos
1212
answered Feb 16 at 1:00
NyosNyos
1212
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1212
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Assembling a PC from parts is fun and educational, but sometimes also slow and frustrating, when you get stuck on things like this. One solution is to buy, or borrow, the cheapest compatible cpu you can find, and temporarily replace your real cpu, to do the update.
answered Feb 16 at 7:21
Thomas Padron-McCarthyThomas Padron-McCarthy
2571310
add a comment |
Assembling a PC from parts is fun and educational, but sometimes also slow and frustrating, when you get stuck on things like this. One solution is to buy, or borrow, the cheapest compatible cpu you can find, and temporarily replace your real cpu, to do the update.
answered Feb 16 at 7:21
Thomas Padron-McCarthyThomas Padron-McCarthy
2571310
add a comment |
Assembling a PC from parts is fun and educational, but sometimes also slow and frustrating, when you get stuck on things like this. One solution is to buy, or borrow, the cheapest compatible cpu you can find, and temporarily replace your real cpu, to do the update.
answered Feb 16 at 7:21
Thomas Padron-McCarthyThomas Padron-McCarthy
2571310
Assembling a PC from parts is fun and educational, but sometimes also slow and frustrating, when you get stuck on things like this. One solution is to buy, or borrow, the cheapest compatible cpu you can find, and temporarily replace your real cpu, to do the update.
answered Feb 16 at 7:21
Thomas Padron-McCarthyThomas Padron-McCarthy
2571310
answered Feb 16 at 7:21
Thomas Padron-McCarthyThomas Padron-McCarthy
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