GA-965P-S3..updated to F8 and system wont POST

[pinoyako]

so i decided to try updating the BIOS via @BIOS to version F8..no problems encountered while updating..and i was notifiied that BIOS update was successful...and im pretty sure i downloaded the correct BIOS..upon restart though the system wont POST at all... first the high temps now BIOS..argh this upgrade to CONROE is really frustrating (let alone expensive) \

the Athlon gods are punishing me lols

 

[CmdPT]

There is your problem using @BIOS. Why won't people ever use Q-Flash, its there and ready to be used in BIOS.

All you have to do in Q-Flash is Download the correct BIOS update (Board and version), Put the downloaded BIOS in Floppy disk, Enter BIOS then Q-Flash and Upgrade BIOS from Floppy, FINISHED!!

This thing has a higher success rate than using @BIOS. Since that board can't post anymore, I would suggest just RMA the thing.

You should of did your research before upgrading your BIOS. One last thing why update your BIOS if its working properly anyways?

 

[pinoyako]

its ok now i sent it back to the store and they gave me a new one..it pays to be friends with the store owner

 

[CmdPT]

You are one lucky guy, usually people would have to wait a couple of weeks for RMA. I wish I had a friend working at a computer store

 

[pinoyako]

ive been buying my parts there since 2001 (this is my 4th build) and ive referred about a dozen other people to his store... so they give me perks like unit replacement, faster than the usual service plus the fact that i can pay 50% downpayment and pay the remaining balance 45 days after

 

[kevyeoh]

if we are using Q-flash, can we check if the flash is successful?

or it's just the same as @BIOS, just stated Upgrade successful?

well, i'm trying to understand if we can confirm bios is updated correctly so if it's not, i can reflash again before rebooting and can't POSt...
thx

 

[pinoyako]

uhmm i dunno, but after that mishap (and knowing this replacement mobo im using is the last on stock..) im not thinking of updating my BIOS again

 

[kevyeoh]

LOL... same here for me...got a phobia on bios upgrade now....

 

[CmdPT]

If its working properly why update your BIOS?

Beside you should never update you're BIOS if you have never done before or lack experience in computers.