ASUS P5N32-3 SLI Won't POST after BIOS update

[J400uk]

Hi

Just flashed up the BIOS on my HTPC, which was nessary to allow my new ram to function. I flashed under DOS and all went well, until it restarted and since then it refuses to boot up.

Have tried CLR_RTC and removing battery etc with no luck..

Would majorly appreciate some help

Cheers

[x3lumin8x]

When you start the puter, go into the BIOS and Load Failsafe Settings. Save and Exit. Does it boot now?

[afusion]

How many DIMMS are you using?

[RAID 0]

I think your MB is toast. I had the same problem with a friend's computer that had the P5KC MB after I flashed the BIOS. Swapped it with a MSI board and he's happy; no problems.

I would pull the power cord and BIOS battery and let it sit for about 5 minutes. Put the BIOS battery back in, plug it in and try again. If that doesn't work for you, read the above paragraph.

[J400uk]

Thanks for replies...

@x3lumin8x - I can't get into the BIOS Full Stop unforunately, it won't POST.

@afusion - Just the one DIMM. It worked but wouldn't standby anymore after the RAM upgrade, and the 1601 BIOS was supposed to improve compatibility.

@RAID 0 - I tried the battery thing but didnt have any luck :( I can't really afford to replace the board and its out of warranty so ideally need to try and fix if at all possible

My next step was going to be to try the stuff here http://www.biosman.com/biosrecovery.html

[afusion]

Thanks for replies...

@x3lumin8x - I can't get into the BIOS Full Stop unforunately, it won't POST.

@afusion - Just the one DIMM. It worked but wouldn't standby anymore after the RAM upgrade, and the 1601 BIOS was supposed to improve compatibility.

@RAID 0 - I tried the battery thing but didnt have any luck :( I can't really afford to replace the board and its out of warranty so ideally need to try and fix if at all possible

My next step was going to be to try the stuff here http://www.biosman.com/biosrecovery.html

I'm a bit skeptical on that link you presented. Your board looks like relatively new it should come with a back up of the original BIOS or a dualBIOS setup of some kind.

[RAID 0]

J400uk

I was not suggesting that you buy a new MB, just telling you how I solved the problem. You might have to send it in to ASUS for repairs.

[J400uk]

I'm a bit skeptical on that link you presented. Your board looks like relatively new it should come with a back up of the original BIOS or a dualBIOS setup of some kind.

Thats what I thought, as I know my Gigabye X38 has a quad bios (supposdely), but can't find anything like that with the ASUS :s

J400uk

I was not suggesting that you buy a new MB, just telling you how I solved the problem. You might have to send it in to ASUS for repairs.

Sorry I thought you were suggesting I replace mine I have emailed ASUS but I'm not sure if they do RMAs in the UK :(

[J400uk]

Just tried the floppy drive thing with completely no luck whatsoever

Any other suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks