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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.
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.
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