Help with gigabyte z87x-oc

mmj_uk · 20 Mar 2014 at 20:08

Here is the CPU support list:
http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/cpu-support-popup.aspx?pid=4514

Support for Celeron's was only added in F7.

wazza300 · 20 Mar 2014 at 20:10

I wish they would make just one bios chip pull out like on asus/asrock,then you could get a flashed chip sent you through the post,makes life much easier

or do what asus do and make usb flash possible (no cpu needed)

and yh id wait till you get 4770k then see what happens

mmj_uk · 20 Mar 2014 at 20:18

Does the motherboard post at all? it might be possible to flash the bios blind if you put the files on a bootable (MS-DOS) USB dongle and disconnect all other bootable devices. That Gigabyte bios package has an autoexec.bat so it should flash automatically.

stulid · 20 Mar 2014 at 20:19

Thats a good spot about the BIOS.

danewesley · 20 Mar 2014 at 20:23

Yeh I will try that, is there a tutorial or video of the steps, I can do it now

mmj_uk · 20 Mar 2014 at 20:27

I don't have a Gigabyte board but ideally you need to find out if the EFIFLASH DOS utility will ask anything like "Are you sure want to flash?" because you'll be blind you'll need to do things like typing 'y' (yes) by memory. Only thing I'd suggest is whatever happens wait at least 5mins before switching off/resetting as you don't want to do it mid flash.

stulid · 20 Mar 2014 at 20:28

Try youtube and Z87 Qflash.

danewesley · 20 Mar 2014 at 20:28

I wonder if anyone with this board could go through the bios flash steps but not actually start it, just take notes of what exactly to press from boot

wazza300 · 20 Mar 2014 at 20:33

its the end key (at splash screen but just spam the key) to use qflash,then enter to enter usb stick,then enter again to flash the bios file,then y for yes than wait

idk if it would work if cpu isn't posting but worth a try

danewesley · 20 Mar 2014 at 20:35

K will give it a go

danewesley · 20 Mar 2014 at 20:56

Didn't work but thanks for all the help guys, will just wait to sell this gear then buy a 4770k

mmj_uk · 20 Mar 2014 at 20:59

It'd be easier to do it my method via dos, but if it's not posting at all you can't.

GIGABYTE FAE · 21 Mar 2014 at 08:57

Hi,

Kindly contact GBT UK Return Department to return the board for BIOS update. Thanks

[email protected]

danewesley · 22 Mar 2014 at 08:20

Hi, thanks for this. I think I'm just about to buy a 4770k so might be ok now. I really appreciate the offer.

DoneADougalOnSofa · 25 Mar 2014 at 10:38

mmj_uk said:
Support for that CPU was only added in BIOS F7 apparently, so if you have F6 update it.

This.
My UD4H came with F5 I think- problems exactly like OP's.
Update the BIOS and I'd be reasonably confident of a large improvement...

danewesley · 25 Mar 2014 at 11:30

Ok slight problem, got my 4770k this morning and fitted it just now, still the same problem. I reset CMOS and cleared battery too and nothing, still have to push the ignition switch in otherwise it stays on a boot cycle, so a bit ****ed off to be honest. If the 4770k doesn't work then what?

wazza300 · 25 Mar 2014 at 12:15

how long did you leave battery out? id leave it a good 30 minutes then try

try with main/backup bios also

if its still doing it its either psu incompatible or the board faulty

danewesley · 25 Mar 2014 at 12:19

It's a button on the board for clear battery, the psu is fine, I think it was only some corsair psus that had the problem.

wazza300 · 25 Mar 2014 at 12:20

try removing the actual cmos/motherboard battery,leave it out 30 minutes then put back in and try

it could be badly borked cmos and sometimes the button doesn't clear it

just pinch together the metal clips and the battery pops up

danewesley · 25 Mar 2014 at 12:23

Will go remove it now and report back in a bit.