iROG2 - updating over and over again - NEED HELP!

[BobekCZ]

Hi everyone, I need help..When I turned on my pc this morning it booted real slow and than it showed this (this picture). I was like: Okay, it can keeps running until I get back from school?.When I came back there was 80%. I was like: LOL..I read some threads about it and found out that it's booting over and over again..I tried flashing the bios. Didn't work. Tried CMOS button, also didn't work. It doesn't even let me go in the bios after restart! Can you please give me some advices or solutions? Thanks for answers

PS: my mobo is maximus vi gene...using bios 1203

[flibberdipper]

What is iROG?

[BobekCZ]

I don't know I couldn't find it anywhere..I guess it's some part of bios..

[flibberdipper]

I don't know I couldn't find it anywhere..I guess it's some part of bios..

Try disabling it. And by the way, you messed up the quote.

[BobekCZ]

Try disabling it. And by the way, you messed up the quote.

Didn't work...

[flibberdipper]

On the ROG forum, I read that you might have to RMA the board.

[Queek]

This is usually part of a bios update process.  The usual process is that your computer shuts off, completes iROG1 (0-100%), shuts off, completes iROG2 (0-100%), then should boot normally.  

Something clearly went wrong with your bios (maybe the chip is bad, given that you can't flash it).  Maybe try the MemOK button to kick it out of the loop.  Aside from that you should just call Asus support and get them to help you.  

It's too bad that your board doesn't have dual bios, because that would be an easy way to get back up and running while you sort out the other bios problem.  

 

What does your Q-Code read while all this is happening?  It could be something other than your bios.  

[BobekCZ]

This is usually part of a bios update process.  The usual process is that your computer shuts off, completes iROG1 (0-100%), shuts off, completes iROG2 (0-100%), then should boot normally.  

Something clearly went wrong with your bios (maybe the chip is bad, given that you can't flash it).  Maybe try the MemOK button to kick it out of the loop.  Aside from that you should just call Asus support and get them to help you.  

It's too bad that your board doesn't have dual bios, because that would be an easy way to get back up and running while you sort out the other bios problem.  

 

What does your Q-Code read while all this is happening?  It could be something other than your bios.

It says 80 once i had b4

[BobekCZ]

On the ROG forum, I read that you might have to RMA the board.

What does the RMA actually means? ..

[flibberdipper]

What does the RMA actually means? ..

Return Merchandise Authorization. You basically send in a request to have your part replaced.

[BobekCZ]

Return Merchandise Authorization. You basically send in a request to have your part replaced.

Hm...Hope I find some solution, or otherwise i reallly have to RMA..

[BobekCZ]

Return Merchandise Authorization. You basically send in a request to have your part replaced.

And..what if I bought already used mobo...wich means without warranty..

[flibberdipper]

And..what if I bought already used mobo...wich means without warranty..

Are you sure it didn't have a warranty? Sometimes they'll let you return them though.

[BobekCZ]

Are you sure it didn't have a warranty? Sometimes they'll let you return them though.

The guy i bought it from said he won it in competition..

[Queek]

It says 80 once i had b4

Those codes aren't particularly revealing.  That's too bad.  

Were you updating the bios or anything like that when this started?

 

Honestly just give ASUS support a call, they may be able to help you sort it out without replacement.  If its just a bad bios chip, you can order a new one (I think they're about $10 USD or so) from the Asus estore.  

[ragedev]

The exact same thing happened to me after trying to flash using USB Flashback. I just switched over to the second BIOS Chip and it fixed itself. I most likely bricked the first BIOS Chip which is probably what happened with yours. If you can replace your BIOS Chip or switch over to the second one (if your board supports it) then it might fix the issue.

[Queek]

If you can replace your BIOS Chip or switch over to the second one (if your board supports it) then it might fix the issue.

 

The maximus vi gene doesn't have dual bios, so he's probably stuck getting a replacement chip or getting phone support to work some voodoo magic.  

[BobekCZ]

Those codes aren't particularly revealing.  That's too bad.  

Were you updating the bios or anything like that when this started?

 

Honestly just give ASUS support a call, they may be able to help you sort it out without replacement.  If its just a bad bios chip, you can order a new one (I think they're about $10 USD or so) from the Asus estore.

Ok i'll try that...thanks

[BobekCZ]

Ok guys thanks for all the tips, I'll keep you updated when I do some progress..

[BobekCZ]

Guys ! I found a solution...

 

I played with the bios itself. I took it off and scratched the end of the pins by piece of metal, put it back in and it suddenly BOOTED. Everything works perfectly.

 

Recommend this to everyone having this problem, it should work for them too...

[flibberdipper]

Guys ! I found a solution...

 

I played with the bios itself. I took it off and scratched the end of the pins by piece of metal, put it back in and it suddenly BOOTED. Everything works perfectly.

 

Recommend this to everyone having this problem, it should work for them too...

That's a weird fix, but I'm glad it worked for you!

[Jhe]

Sorry if i ressurect this thread but i had the same problem and i followed what bobe did and it worked! Anyway, im on bios 2 and i dont know if thats the default? But i will just leave it there im a little paranoid i might fcked it up again. So thanks i have been at this for days.