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BIOS update from ECS went wrong. desktop wont POST

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Clear CMOS (jumper or removing the coin battery for a few minutes with power disconnected). A failed update sometimes leaves settings that prevent POST, not a corrupted BIOS. hope that helps :)

windows update said 'this will only take a moment' 3 hours ago

  1. Rafa W.
    @cobalt_warden435

    i ran the ECS J10IL Bios 08/11/19 BIOS/firmware update on my desktop cuz teh support page said it improves stability. Partway through, teh power flickered 馃檹 Now when i press the power button, i get this:

    Reboot and Select proper Boot device

    Reboot and Select proper Boot device
or Insert Boot Media in selected Boot device and press a key

No bootable device -- insert boot disk and press any key

    the fans spin, a light comes on, but nothing appears on screen, no logo, no beeps... im terrified Ive bricked it... i havent tried anything yet because i dont want to make it worse.. 馃檹 what do i do now?

    thinking

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  2. Liv Ziegler
    @liv_quartz

    oh ive been there lol if its under warranty, contact support before opening anything. A failed official update is usually covered, and some recovery steps need tools u dont have. lmk how it goes

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  3. Luca N.
    @thread_fox

    oh ive been there lol this... sooo much this hope that helps :)

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  4. Lea Garcia
    @leag687
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    Clear CMOS (jumper or removing the coin battery for a few minutes with power disconnected). A failed update sometimes leaves settings that prevent POST, not a corrupted BIOS. hope that helps :)

    windows update said 'this will only take a moment' 3 hours ago

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  5. Luca N.
    @thread_fox

    dumb question but how do i even check teh cache, ok this thread just saved my weekend ?

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  6. Ada Reid
    @ada.reid12

    hmm idk clearing CMOS is fine, but Id try the official recovery process first lol Thats what its designed for.

    rgb adds +10 fps everyone knows that

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  7. Rafa W.
    @cobalt_warden435
    in reply to @leag687

    @leag687 Ended up sending it to warranty support. They replaced the board, no charge. Lesson learned: wait longer next time.

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