Question Computer won't go past BIOS splash screen!

pancakeplease

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My computer has never had a problem with BSOD or anything. I installed a bootcamp driver in Windows 10 to get my Apple keyboard to work and upon install my computer is now stuck on the BIOS splash screen.

It does not go past this point even when I press DEL or F2. (Asus m5a99fx)

Things I've tried:
  • Removing and reseating memory.
  • Unplugging power for few minutes
  • Jumpering the CMOS reset
  • Changing the CMOS battery out entirely
  • Downloading the newest version of BIOS from Asus and running BIOS Flashback using a bootable usb
  • Changing keyboards
  • Unplugging ALL hard drives and accessories, and then booting.


ALL results in same issues. Computer starts up, no funny noises, CPU GPU fan all running. Goes to ASUS screen where it says press DEL or F2 to go to BIOS menu. And does not move past this point.


Is it coincidence that my computer is shot after installing the bootcamp driver?

If all the hard drives and OS is disconnected, there's no way that can be it.

It has to be the motherboard or BIOS but I find it hard to believe that the motherboard just randomly died out of nowhere.


Any ideas?? I need the stupid thing to work so I can do some work
 
Apple only provides drivers if you use Bootcamp to install Windows on a Mac.

Download the unofficial Mac keyboard layout Zip file. Extract the files on to your hard disk and run the Setup file. This will automatically install the keyboard file and configure your PC to use the correct layout. It also introduces some special shortcuts - CTRL-ALT-2 gives the € symbol, while CTRL-ALT-3 give the # symbol.

After that:
You now have to assign the keyboard to your computer. To do this you need to go to Control Panel, Clock, Language and Region, Language. Next to English (United Kingdom) select Options, the click Add an input method. Add United Kingdom Extended (Apple) - Custom. Click Remove next to all other input methods, then click Save.

Map missing keys
Your keyboard will now mostly work, but there are some things you need to do in order to perfect it. For starters the PrintScreen key won't work and the Fn key and shortcuts, such as for adjusting volume, won't work either. The easiest way to fix this is to use AutoHotkey, which you can download and install for free. Run Notepad and type the following in:

F13::printScreen
^F12::send {volume_up}
^F11::send {volume_down}
^F10::send {volume_mute}

Compile the script
Browse to the file you saved, right-click it and select Compile. This will create an standalone executable for your keyboard settings. Next, open the Start Menu, which is stored in C:UsersAppDataRoamingMicrosoftWindowsStart Menu. Copy the executable file to here, then run it. Your keyboard shortcuts will now work properly and they'll start every time you start your computer.

Fix other applications
The only bit of software we've had problems with is Word, which uses CTRL-ALT-2 and CTRL-ALT-3 to select, respectively, the Heading 2 and Heading 3 styles. To remove these shortcuts, or reassign them, click on the Office button and select Options. Click Customize Ribbon, then click Keyboard shortcuts. In the Categories tab select All Commands, then scroll down to ApplyHeading2 in the Commands window. Select the Current keys shortcut and click Remove.

If you want to add a new shortcut, click the Press new shortcut key box and enter your key combination - you'll be shown if your chosen selection is already assigned to something else - and click Assign. Otherwise, move on to ApplyHeading3 and repeat. Click Close when you're done.