BIOS Problem

MythicaL · Jul 2, 2004, 05:24 AM

Well, nothing really works right when I have the computer on now (after an incident) unless I reset the CMOS. I do that, and everything works again. Of course, resetting the CMOS resets the BIOS settings as well, but after that when I change one or more options in the BIOS and then restart the computer, it goes back to nothing working (just the fans and powersupply and lights and whatnot are working). Then I saw something on the post-screen about a BIOS checksum error? What should I do?

**dj_stick** · Jul 2, 2004, 06:56 AM

have you tried re-flashing the bios? back it up before hand though

MythicaL · Jul 2, 2004, 06:59 AM

It won't let me boot from floppy after the boot from the CMOS clear... and I can't restart because the damn thing will happen again! grrr...

MythicaL · Jul 2, 2004, 07:21 AM

This is really pissing me off... I gotta reset the CMOS everytime I restart the computer... might as well take the comp to CompUSA or Best Buy or something.

grog · Jul 2, 2004, 07:26 AM

See section 2.1.2.1 of your ASUS A7N8X manual. I think the page is right.

If not look for the section on "Updating the BIOS via Built-in AwardBIOS Flash Utility".

1.) Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website. Write down the BIOS file name on a pice of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS file name at the Award BIOS Flash Utility.
2.) Reboot the computer.
3.) To use the AwardBIOS Flash Utility, press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the FLASH utility.
4.) Insert the disk that contains the new BIOS file into the floppy drive.
5.) Type the name of the new BIOS file, for example: "AW0702.BIN" then press <Enter>.
The program will ask if you want to save the previous BIOS. Select <Y> since it is advisable to back-up the original BIOS in case you need to reprogram it.
6.) The program asks to save the previous BIOS to a seperate file. Type a file name for the old bios and then press <Y>. The AWDFLASH program backs-up the file.
7.) AWDFLASH proceeds to check the new BIOS file and asks the user to program the (flash) the new BIOS file to the motherboard.
8.) Type <Y> and Press <Enter> to flash the new BIOS file. NOTE: Do not shut off the system power or unplug the supply during the flash process.
9.) The BIOS flashes and displays the results. Press <F1> to restart.

Hope that helps.

Greg

mike2h · Jul 2, 2004, 07:27 AM

that or you can order a brand new bios(chip) from the mb maker. could probably get it fedex for under$30. have you checked the battery? another psu?

MythicaL · Jul 2, 2004, 07:31 AM

Well it may be another part of the computer, and not the BIOS... but I think it's the problem so I want to get it fixed. So I'll try what grog said and see if I still have problems...

MythicaL · Jul 3, 2004, 06:53 AM

OK well flashing the BIOS was a bad idea because it wouldn't even flash. It was on the screen for hours, so I restarted the computer, and now it won't even turn on no matter what I do. So now I have to take it someplace to get it fixed, so don't except me on these forums for at least a couple weeks or so...

I'm on my brother's computer right now but he only let me use it this once...

MythicaL · Jul 4, 2004, 05:11 AM

Ok well I had to get a new mobo... basically the same thing, but it's an Asus A7N8X-E... due to bad flash, but I'm gonna be getting it back within the week

The_Neon_Cowboy · Jul 4, 2004, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by mike2h
that or you can order a brand new bios(chip) from the mb maker. could probably get it fedex for under$30. have you checked the battery? another psu?

I have an a7n8x bios chip from asus all ready to go just tell me what bios you want

and what revision. I can sell it to you cheap

cost me $25 i'll sell it for $15 shipped if your in the USA
usps prioty mail would have it there in about 3 days

asus used a bad batch of chips i had the same problem, thats why i bought two just in case and everythings worked flawless ly now that they switched the bios chip brands

Jul 2, 2004, 05:24 AM	#1
MythicaL I like computers. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In front of a monitor Posts: 3,399 Rep Power: 89 System Specs	BIOS Problem Well, nothing really works right when I have the computer on now (after an incident) unless I reset the CMOS. I do that, and everything works again. Of course, resetting the CMOS resets the BIOS settings as well, but after that when I change one or more options in the BIOS and then restart the computer, it goes back to nothing working (just the fans and powersupply and lights and whatnot are working). Then I saw something on the post-screen about a BIOS checksum error? What should I do? __________________ Always knew I didn't belong in this world. I wasn't made for this. But I'll never forget those who betrayed me, and those who never failed my trust.

Jul 2, 2004, 06:59 AM	Thread Starter #3
MythicaL I like computers. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In front of a monitor Posts: 3,399 Rep Power: 89 System Specs	It won't let me boot from floppy after the boot from the CMOS clear... and I can't restart because the damn thing will happen again! grrr... __________________ Always knew I didn't belong in this world. I wasn't made for this. But I'll never forget those who betrayed me, and those who never failed my trust.

Jul 2, 2004, 07:21 AM	Thread Starter #4
MythicaL I like computers. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In front of a monitor Posts: 3,399 Rep Power: 89 System Specs	This is really pissing me off... I gotta reset the CMOS everytime I restart the computer... might as well take the comp to CompUSA or Best Buy or something. __________________ Always knew I didn't belong in this world. I wasn't made for this. But I'll never forget those who betrayed me, and those who never failed my trust.

Jul 2, 2004, 07:26 AM	#5
grog Roxy Music Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 623 Rep Power: 66 System Specs	See section 2.1.2.1 of your ASUS A7N8X manual. I think the page is right. If not look for the section on "Updating the BIOS via Built-in AwardBIOS Flash Utility". 1.) Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website. Write down the BIOS file name on a pice of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS file name at the Award BIOS Flash Utility. 2.) Reboot the computer. 3.) To use the AwardBIOS Flash Utility, press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the FLASH utility. 4.) Insert the disk that contains the new BIOS file into the floppy drive. 5.) Type the name of the new BIOS file, for example: "AW0702.BIN" then press <Enter>. The program will ask if you want to save the previous BIOS. Select <Y> since it is advisable to back-up the original BIOS in case you need to reprogram it. 6.) The program asks to save the previous BIOS to a seperate file. Type a file name for the old bios and then press <Y>. The AWDFLASH program backs-up the file. 7.) AWDFLASH proceeds to check the new BIOS file and asks the user to program the (flash) the new BIOS file to the motherboard. 8.) Type <Y> and Press <Enter> to flash the new BIOS file. NOTE: Do not shut off the system power or unplug the supply during the flash process. 9.) The BIOS flashes and displays the results. Press <F1> to restart. Hope that helps. Greg __________________ Dell UltraSharp 2405FPW 24" LCD Philips 47" 1080p 47pfl7422d/37 LCD ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe/WiFi BIOS 1406, AMD Phenom 9600 Agena 2.3GHz, G.SKILL 8GB(4 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 (PC2 6400) ASUS EAH4850 TOP/HTDI/512M PCI Express 2.0 Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro Sound Card, 1TB Hard Disk storage Thermaltake Tai-Chi VB5001SNA Black/ Silver Computer Case with liquid cooling AeroCool GateWatch-SV Silver GateWatch with LCD display, PC Power & Cooling 510 SLI-PFC 510W APC Back-UPS XS 1000 UPS, 1000 VA, 600 Watts Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate SP1 64-bit VM's (Fedora, RHEL4..etc) Klipsch ProMedia Ultra 5.1

Jul 2, 2004, 07:27 AM	#6
mike2h DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: norcal Posts: 6,483 Rep Power: 91 System Specs	that or you can order a brand new bios(chip) from the mb maker. could probably get it fedex for under$30. have you checked the battery? another psu? __________________

Jul 2, 2004, 07:31 AM	Thread Starter #7
MythicaL I like computers. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In front of a monitor Posts: 3,399 Rep Power: 89 System Specs	Well it may be another part of the computer, and not the BIOS... but I think it's the problem so I want to get it fixed. So I'll try what grog said and see if I still have problems... __________________ Always knew I didn't belong in this world. I wasn't made for this. But I'll never forget those who betrayed me, and those who never failed my trust.

Jul 3, 2004, 06:53 AM	Thread Starter #8
MythicaL I like computers. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In front of a monitor Posts: 3,399 Rep Power: 89 System Specs	OK well flashing the BIOS was a bad idea because it wouldn't even flash. It was on the screen for hours, so I restarted the computer, and now it won't even turn on no matter what I do. So now I have to take it someplace to get it fixed, so don't except me on these forums for at least a couple weeks or so... I'm on my brother's computer right now but he only let me use it this once... __________________ Always knew I didn't belong in this world. I wasn't made for this. But I'll never forget those who betrayed me, and those who never failed my trust.

Jul 4, 2004, 05:11 AM	Thread Starter #9
MythicaL I like computers. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In front of a monitor Posts: 3,399 Rep Power: 89 System Specs	Ok well I had to get a new mobo... basically the same thing, but it's an Asus A7N8X-E... due to bad flash, but I'm gonna be getting it back within the week __________________ Always knew I didn't belong in this world. I wasn't made for this. But I'll never forget those who betrayed me, and those who never failed my trust.