z68 Pro3 with I5-2500k, flash to 2.10 to fix problems.. failed

[brendolino]

I've been having random power offs for a while now. I'll be playing some random game, and boom, computer powers off. When it restarts (right away) my keyboard (Razer Anasi) isn't active until Windows begins loading. I assumed at first it was a heat issue, but keep my temps visible, and they never pass 45-50c (mobo, cpu or video card). Then I thought I may be peaking above my 630w power supply, so I replaced it with an 850. Same issue.

After some research, it appeared to be a Bios version 1.3 problem. The only bios update on ASRock's website was 2.10 so I flashed to that. The flash was successful, and on rebooting, my keyboard was active right away. Problem is, now when Windows first begins to start, I get a blue screen that flashes up and goes away before I'm able to view the error, and the computer restarts.

I tried reflashing 2.1 several times with the same results, and then tried 1.5 and 1.6, neither of which are recognized in Instant Flash. I cleared the CMOS (using the connector, not a screw driver >.>) and it cleared, but is still 2.1 with the same too-fast-to-read blue screen. I saw there was a RAM issue associated with this bios update, but my ram is recognized in the EUFI.

I removed the CMOS battery this morning before work, hoping that somehow it'll restore to factory default, but if not what are my options? Can I flash to a prior bios version (I know warnings say not to) or am I required to buy a new CMOS chip?

Thanks in advance.

[brendolino]

Resetting CMOS battery did not "unflash", so I'm now stuck either finding a previous flash version that will work, or replacing the cmos chip. Is there a BIOS version that does not have the hardware/keyboard issues that 1.30 has?

[brendolino]

New updates: I've tried 1.6, 2.20 and 2.30 ROM files on a fat32 flash drive, but Instant Flash keeps saying "No Image Files Detected".

Probably a chance the 2.10 corrupted the USB drivers or something, and its not even recognizing it. Is there a way to browse for files for the flash, or am I just really SoL?

[kudlaty]

Do you have RAID?

[ASRock TSD - Emily]

Dear brendolino,

Please kindly refer to below link to double check your model name.
Link: ASRock > Support > Model Name Finding

If you still cannot flash BIOS normally, please kindly provide your e-mail for me via PM.
I will help you to check it.

Thank you very much!

Have a nice day
ASRock TSD
Emily

[gonzo007]

afaik 2.10 bios are for Ivi Bridge cpu's. And it have warning that if your system runs well - then installin 2.10 is for your own risk.
ps. using bios v1.70 for a year now - everything runs smooth, except i had problems with ati 7870 gpu (which was just crap from ati side)

[Aenpar]

Hi!

I have this same problem with my z68 pro3 MB after flashing bios 2.1. I had version 1.6 before and was having problems with keyboard and mouse. Bios flash solved that but now I get blue screens after each boot and then a restart before I can even read what the bluescreen says. Cant Access windows even in safe mode. Have also cleared cmos, no help.

Intel i5 2500k
2 x 8gb 1600mhz
Samsung 830 120gb ssd
Asus gtx 680 cuii top

Any adwise?

[Aenpar]

Someone told me to check if sata mode is still AHCI after cmos clear. Have to check when I get back home.

[Aenpar]

Yep that solved my problem. Cmos clear reset the sata mode Back to IDE. Thats why it didnt let me boot to windows :)

Working just fine now with bios 2.1.