Msi z97 mb debug code f2

[Larison20]

I was trying to update the bios on my msi z97 gaming 5 mb but when my system restarted the lights and fans came on but im not getting anything on my monitor (yes my monitors are connected.) the debug code is stuck on f2 and i cant find it in the manual.

 

[unknownofprob]

With the restarting, were things on the monitor beforehand?

If not, is your computer on a constant reboot loop? <- if that is the case try booting with one ram stick vice versa.

 

[Larison20]

I tried booting with one stick of memory and it stopped on the f2 code, then restarted and stopped on the f2 code again and is stuck there. Still nothing on the monitors.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Good chance you may have bricked the board.

 

[Larison20]

How? And what do i do now? :/

 

[unknownofprob]

SR-71 Blackboard means you may have broken the board. If it is broken you can try RMA'ing it or you'll have to replace it.

 

[Larison20]

Yeah but is there anything else i can try before giving up and having to get a new mb?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I'm pretty sure the board was bricked and will have to be returned or replaced....Sorry this does happen

 

[unknownofprob]

There isn't much, you could only try tearing everything apart and starting from scratch. Instead of putting everything inside the case just hook up the basics; PSU/Motherboard/CPU/Ram/Graphics card; and see what happens from there. If it still doesn't work then you have to return it or get it replaced.