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Just realized how a simple BIOS update saved a motherboard I thought was dead
I had this old board that wouldn't post no matter what I tried. Spent hours testing components and was ready to scrap it. Out of ideas, I flashed the BIOS with a USB, and it booted right up. Still confused why the original BIOS got corrupted without any clear cause. It's a relief to see it working again.
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cameron_flores6mo ago
But was it actually dead... or just needed a reset? BIOS gets messed up sometimes, it doesn't mean the whole board is bricked. Glad it worked out, but it sounds more like a quick fix than a rescue mission.
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kaimiller6mo ago
Honestly half the time it's just a loose power cable.
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fionam115mo ago
My old laptop needed a new bios chip once.
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tessap736mo ago
How's a dead boot not bricked?
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