MSI 865chipset died after BIOS update -help

juno_first · 16 May 2006 at 15:37

Just updated the BIOS on my MSI 865PE Neo2 -Platinum.

After updating the BIOS the system fails to boot / activate monitor or even beep.

Just realised it was the wrong BIOS, Doh !.

I've tried putting the correct BIOS in a floppy & pressing CTRL - HOME when powering up but the fans just spin with no life.

help :confused:

anyone any ideas how to fix it apart from hitting it with a hammer, thanks...

split · 16 May 2006 at 15:45

You've got to get it to boot to at least see the floppy drive.
If you've corrupted the boot block in the BIOS chip, this is hard.

I suppose you have tried clearing the CMOS?

If you get no joy, the best way may be here.

juno_first · 16 May 2006 at 15:49

Yeah tried clearing the CMOS, even took the battery out, will look at that link, thanks...

oops, my BIOS chip is not in a socket

split · 16 May 2006 at 15:56

oops, my BIOS chip is not in a socket

??

Got a link to the exact board?

juno_first · 16 May 2006 at 16:13

its an antique, cant find a link.
overclockers may have a b-grade msi 865 for £59, a bit much for this i recon though.
They have a nforce3 for £11, hmm, how much can a 1.6 sempron clock by ?, my Northwood ran fine at 3.45ghz, dunno what do...