Windows wont boot after bios flash?

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  1. bazzuk

    bazzuk MDL Novice

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    Ive went & updated to the latest bios on the DFI site & now windows wont start? I used the floppy,made 2 copys but like a fool didnt back-up existing bios.
    The bios flash was a success took out the floppy ,pressed F1,went into bios & set optimized defaults. I got a message saying new data was ..OK !
    When i startup after the bios screen i get-
    Verifying DMI data pool
    AMD data change. update new data to DMI !
    Back up CMOS ..OK! :confused:
    Now i have tried reflashing the bios (4x) It will boot from cd & ive installed Vista x64 again but as soon as install was over & back to boot windows i get this message again.
    Ive only had my mobo 2weeks :eek:
    build- LP DK 790fx-M2RS, x2 6400+, 4x1gb OCZ plat, xfx 8600GT, WD 320 AAK,WD 500AAK, pioneer 215,dvd-rom, Antec500W Earthwatts PSU, Kandalf.
    Please has anyone any ideas why it stops & wont boot vista from HDD
     
  2. Yen

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    Can you get a older version of your bios from DFI website?
    What board is it exactly?
    It seems the latest bios has got a bug or has a issue with your hardware.....

    Try to re-flash a older bios version. Can you remember your old working bios version?
     
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  3. bazzuk

    bazzuk MDL Novice

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    Thanks Yen, im going to set my floppy up on this PC & go back to the version i had i hope this does it. Its a DFI lanparty DK 790fx -m2rs
    My old bios was dated feb, the newer one is the latest around april i think
     
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    #5 Yen, May 18, 2008
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    In case of awdflash doesn't allow to downgrade your bios, you have to use the /f switch additionally.

    So edit your autoexec.bat to:

    @echo off
    cls
    @ECHO OFF
    A:\AWDFLASH D7LD219.BIN /f/cks/sn/py/cc/cd/cp/ld/qi/WB/ch
    echo "The version of BIOS was inaccurate,"
    echo "Please remove the floppy, download the right one and re-flash."
    @ECHO OFF


    and save it.


    After re-flash enter setup and load defaults, save and exit.

    If it doesn't work you can delete the autoexec.bat from your floppy. Boot with it and type at dos prompt:
    awdflash D7LD219.BIN /f
     
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  6. bazzuk

    bazzuk MDL Novice

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    just made a floppy with the older bios version gonna try it now,wish i hadnt messed on with this now.ive only ever updated an abit mobo & that was with its own flash utility.
    I dont know what you mean Yen about edit the autobat? but i'll do some searching on google.
    As far as i know i load the floppy, type in the file name,wait for it to finish & enter setup ,load defaults & hope & pray
     
  7. bazzuk

    bazzuk MDL Novice

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    Im still at a loss with this?

    tried the old bios this is the message i got-

    building DMI pool...success
    verifying DMI pool data.....
    AMD data change...Update New data toDMI!... Update success
    Backup CMOS....OK!

    still didnt boot into windows,ive ran an vista 32 install so im in & using it but afraid to reboot as SANDRA sees the Bios & DMI not quite correct.
    Im searching to see if theres something i can do inside windows before i reboot & im in the S**t again
     
  8. Yen

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    Please tell me what OS is running now? Vista 32?
    Or only dos? :confused:
    What exactly is the issue? Where does it stop? What's the error message?
     
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  9. bazzuk

    bazzuk MDL Novice

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    Success!!!

    Once inside windows ive downloaded the bios update but the alternative way with a winflash utility.Never used this before always been told to use a floppy.
    After successful update,a reboot & voila theres Vista:D
    It always turns out to be something i should off tried hours ago:eek:
    Thanks for all the help ,im off for a cuppa ,a smoke & change my knickers :D
     
  10. Yen

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    Glad to hear, you did it!:)
    One question: Are you running the old bios version? I assume the latest one, right?

    Usually a flash from dos is the better way, but in your case the winflash utility did the job.
    Now you've deserved a big break and some people say: Never touch a running system.....must be something true by that........

    Every day strange issues are happening........
     
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