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Old 05-18-2008   #1 (permalink)


Vista Ultimate x64
 
 

vista wont boot after bios flash

Ive went & updated to the latest bios on the DFI site & now windows wont start? I used the floppy,made 2 copys but like a fool didnt back-up existing bios.
The bios flash was a success took out the floppy ,pressed F1,went into bios & set optimized defaults. I got a message saying new data was ..OK !
When i startup after the bios screen i get-
Verifying DMI data pool
AMD data change. update new data to DMI !
Back up CMOS ..OK!
Now i have tried reflashing the bios (4x) It will boot from cd & ive installed Vista x64 again but as soon as install was over & back to boot windows i get this message again.
Ive only had my mobo 2weeks
build- LP DK 790fx-M2RS, x2 6400+, 4x1gb OCZ plat, xfx 8600GT, WD 320 AAK,WD 500AAK, pioneer 215,dvd-rom, Antec500W Earthwatts PSU, Kandalf.
Please has anyone any ideas why it stops & wont boot vista from HDD

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Old 05-18-2008   #2 (permalink)


Ultimate x64 SP1 and XP Pro SP3
 
 

Re: vista wont boot after bios flash

Ok...perhaps this is a dumb question.. but is your HD showing in the Bios? as a bootable drive? Just a thought.. as mine didn't appear and I had to get it showing as a bootable drive...
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Old 05-18-2008   #3 (permalink)


Vista Business/Home Premium/Ultimate x64/Server 2008 X64
 
 

Re: vista wont boot after bios flash

You can try and flash the bios again and maybe that will repair whatever when wrong in the first place. You can also try reseting your MB. Sometimes removing the battery will free up whatever is locked. Or you could try and get a copy of your original bios from DFI and re-flash with that.

If all that fails you'll need a RMA and return your MB for a replacement.

Good luck.
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Old 05-18-2008   #4 (permalink)


Vista Ultimate x64
 
 

Re: vista wont boot after bios flash

I can see all my devices in the bios & my right HDD is set as the right HDD to boot from.
Thanks for the reply,i would rather have any suggestions than none cause im not exactly great with PC's.
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Old 05-18-2008   #5 (permalink)


Vista Ultimate x64
 
 

Re: vista wont boot after bios flash

thanks joel 46, ive been thinking of setting my floppy up onto this PC to download original bios, the battery ive never took one out ,do they usually just pull out easy ?
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Old 05-18-2008   #6 (permalink)


Ultimate x64 SP1 and XP Pro SP3
 
 

Re: vista wont boot after bios flash

I wish you luck on getting it working correctly again...... hopefully reflashing it from the original will work..~~
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Old 05-18-2008   #7 (permalink)


Windows 7 Ultimate x64
 
 

Re: vista wont boot after bios flash

Reset the bios with the bios reset jumper, and do not load optimal settings.
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Old 05-18-2008   #8 (permalink)


Ultimate SP1 x64 & x86
 
 

Re: vista wont boot after bios flash

did you check on DFI web site that they don't have the "older" bios to download.
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Old 05-18-2008   #9 (permalink)


Vista Ultimate x64
 
 

Re: vista wont boot after bios flash

im going to try the old bios now ,thanks
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Old 05-18-2008   #10 (permalink)


Vista Ultimate x64
 
 

Re: vista wont boot after bios flash

tried the old bios this is the message i got-

building DMI pool...success
verifying DMI pool data.....
AMD data change...Update New data toDMI!... Update success
Backup CMOS....OK!

still didnt boot into windows,ive ran an vista 32 install so im in & using it but afraid to reboot as SANDRA sees the Bios & DMI not quite correct.
Im searching to see if theres something i can do inside windows before i reboot & im in the S**t again
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