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My computer shows neither BIOS nor Windows after a BIOS update.

Gab1 -  
jumulka Posted messages 12090 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   -
Here is my config:
-gigabyte A320M-s2h
-ryzen 5 2400g
-2×8go of ram 3200mhz
-rtx 2060
-500w power supply

Hello, I've decided to update my BIOS for once.. For now, everything is fine, then when the update finished, the PC restarted automatically.. Then nothing, black screen.

I've tried restarting several times, but nothing displays, not even the BIOS????
So I tried unplugging the RAM, then the GPU, and still nothing.

Does anyone have a solution?

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7 answers

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    bazfile Posted messages 58507 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   20 272
     
    Hello,
    you may have chosen the wrong BIOS because this motherboard comes in several versions:
    REV 1 https://www.gigabyte.com/fr/Motherboard/GA-A320M-S2H-rev-1x/support#support-dl-driver
    REV 2 https://www.gigabyte.com/fr/Motherboard/GA-A320M-S2H-rev-20/support#support-dl-driver
    REV 3 https://www.gigabyte.com/fr/Motherboard/GA-A320M-S2H-rev-3x/support#support-dl-driver

    bazfile
    Moderator/Security Contributor.
    a hello, a response, a thank you are always nice.
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    1. Gab1
       
      Hello! Thank you for your reply.
      But just before, I used the wrong version and it couldn't read the key.. So I don't really know.
      But in any case, how can I proceed now?
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      1. bazfile Posted messages 58507 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   20 272 > Gab1
         
        Some motherboards allow you to restore a BIOS after a failed update using a button that enables external BIOS flashing or a dual BIOS is present on the motherboard. See:

        I believe your motherboard does not allow this (check the manual), and in that case, it’s hopeless because you can no longer access the BIOS to update it since it doesn’t start anymore.
        Flashing the BIOS is a delicate operation, and errors are often irreversible; the only solution is to contact the motherboard's customer service, but be careful because this repair can be quite expensive.
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  2. Gab1
     
    Alright.. Well, thank you very much for the help, I admit I don't really know what to do, removing the BIOS battery and putting it back,
    maybe a solution?
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    1. bazfile Posted messages 58507 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   20 272
       
      Try it and you'll see, but the problem is that apparently the information contained in the BIOS is corrupted.
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  3. Jojolaguitare Posted messages 12012 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   2 782
     
    Hello.

    A tutorial on this ==>

    https://forum.clubic.com/t/bios-mal-flashe-la-solution-universelle/273831

    But as bazfile mentions, reprogramming the BIOS chip could be expensive!

    Last month I had to repair an Acer XC 605 PC. It was stuck on "Entering Setup." In other words, the BIOS chip was empty. Rather than having it reprogrammed, I bought the same motherboard (with a 3-month warranty) without a processor, of course. This cost me three times less than reprogramming the BIOS chip.

    <<< remove the BIOS battery and put it back >>>

    No effect to expect.

    See you later . . .

    --
    "Patience leads to good, haste leads to nothing"
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  4. Gab1
     
    Alright, thanks.
    And I have the option to get the same motherboard I currently have, but I guess I would have to reinstall Windows, right?
    Just so you know, I have a 500GB SSD where I installed Windows 10 and a 2TB hard drive.
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    1. bazfile Posted messages 58507 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   20 272
       
      No, you don't have to reinstall Windows 10; it will work as it is now. However, check out this page and also this page.

      For your motherboard, you can find it at this page.
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      1. Gab1 > bazfile Posted messages 58507 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention  
         
        Ahh that's cool, I'm relieved lol thanks!
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      2. bazfile Posted messages 58507 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   20 272 > Gab1
         
        You're welcome.
        See you on CCM.
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    2. Jojolaguitare Posted messages 12012 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   2 782
       
      For my part, I did nothing. After re-seating all the components (processor - hard drive), the PC booted directly into Windows 10. And the icing on the cake is that the command slmgr /xpr shows the license as permanently activated! Normally, any change to the motherboard requires a new activation key. Go figure.

      See you later . . .
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  6. Gab1
     
    Hello everyone, I want to thank you for your advice. I'm currently on my PC because I was able to find the same motherboard that I had.

    So I have one last question: do you know why that happened to me? I double-checked and it was indeed the correct reference for the update... it was the F1 update.
    https://www.gigabyte.com/fr/Motherboard/GA-A320M-S2H-rev-1x/support#support-dl-bios
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    1. bazfile Posted messages 58507 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   20 272
       
      There can be multiple causes, with micro-power outages being the most frequent, as well as poor data transfer during updates, etc., etc... But I can't tell you exactly why—there are too many possibilities.
      The precautions to take are to have a good support (USB stick) and connect it directly to the motherboard (at the back of the tower), and do not do it if there is a risk of power outage. Having an uninterruptible power supply minimizes electrical risks.
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      1. Gab1 > bazfile Posted messages 58507 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention  
         
        Ah okay, so it's just bad luck then
        But now I'm always going to be afraid to update my BIOS ????
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      2. Jojolaguitare Posted messages 12012 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   2 782 > Gab1
         
        If the PC is working well, there's no need to update the BIOS. In cases of frequent blue screens, yes.
        At least that’s my opinion.

        See you later…
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  7. Gab1
     
    Oh yes, but I forgot to mention why I wanted to update my BIOS... Otherwise, as you said, I wouldn't have done it...
    But actually, it's because I wanted to replace my processor with a 7 3700x, except that... When I put it in, it actually does exactly the same thing as what I had, black screen, even the BIOS doesn't start :/
    So apparently, it's because I need to do updates for the new generations of processors...

    Reminder of my current processor: Ryzen 5 2400g
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    1. bazfile Posted messages 58507 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   20 272
       
      In that case, the BIOS update was justified.
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  8. Gab1
     
    If I change to a different motherboard than the one I have, will I have to reinstall Windows?

    Thank you.
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    1. jumulka Posted messages 12090 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   4 619
       
      Hello,
      preferably yes regarding the drivers, but not mandatory.
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