Rampage V Extreme - SOS - Boot Loop

Dirk Diggler · 12 Apr 2017 at 21:44

My RV-E has suddenly decided to boot loop on me. It counts up to code 79, then loops a few times and finally just hangs on 79.

Any ideas? I've did the obligatory clear CMOS etc. But with no luck.

HoneyBadger · 12 Apr 2017 at 21:51

What CSM setting is it set to in the bios?

Have you unplugged all devices apart from keyboard and mouse?

Dirk Diggler · 12 Apr 2017 at 21:57

I unplugged everything and have went down to one stick of RAM. I can't access BIOS as it doesn't get that far.

HoneyBadger · 12 Apr 2017 at 22:05

Sounds like a possible BIOS corruption

Dirk Diggler · 12 Apr 2017 at 22:12

HoneyBadger said:
Sounds like a possible BIOS corruption

How could I resolve that? Could I force a BIOS flash?

HoneyBadger · 12 Apr 2017 at 23:48

I think you would need to contact Asus for a new eprom chip. Or eBay.

Dirk Diggler · 13 Apr 2017 at 00:53

HoneyBadger said:
I think you would need to contact Asus for a new eprom chip. Or eBay.

I've had a Google around and this doesn't appear to be straight forward at all. Thanks for your help so far.

Hoping someone who has carried out this process can post some details.

HoneyBadger · 13 Apr 2017 at 01:27

String said:
I've had a Google around and this doesn't appear to be straight forward at all. Thanks for your help so far.

Hoping someone who has carried out this process can post some details.

According to the manual, which is here - page 23, you have a switch BIOS button, on page 24, you also have a "safe boot" switch - have you tried any of these? If so, try it, starting with the BIOS switch.

HoneyBadger · 13 Apr 2017 at 01:31

https://ibb.co/fvgj35

Dirk Diggler · 13 Apr 2017 at 09:35

Safe boot didn't help, however switching to the second bios is now making it hang on code 02.

Edit: I've tried a different PSU and still the same, so pretty sure the bios is corrupted.

darket · 14 Apr 2017 at 11:40

I find it unlikely that you've managed to corrupt both bios. If i were you i would first try removing the battery and unplugging the psu for 30 mins or so, if that doesn't help remove anything connected to the board , usb's , drives , m.2 any add in cards so your just literally running the board and gpu.

Also what chip are you running ? If your running a broadwell-e chip the second bios might not be flashed to support it.

If you really get stuck i have a spare Rve and i can send you a bios chip to test.

Dirk Diggler · 14 Apr 2017 at 12:16

@darket I've tried everything including Flashback on each chip with only the 24pin motherboard connector plugged in. After extensive Googling I've landed on this thread:

https://rog.asus.com/forum/showthread.php?55900-UEFI-BIOS-Chip-Recovery-Reprogram-Guide-(EZP2010-Programmer)

I've ordered a EZP2010 programmer from China (via eBay) and can hopefully reprogram both chips.

Is the spare chip you have one of the two that came with your board? Wouldn't you need it?

By the way, I'm running a 5930k on the board.

darket · 14 Apr 2017 at 22:43

No i just keep it as a spare, i'm running an edition 10 in my pc, so if you need to try the chip drop me a trust.

Dirk Diggler · 14 Apr 2017 at 23:08

Really good of you to offer. I'm away to work on Monday for three weeks, so hopefully the EZP2010 has arrived by then. If it doesn't turn up I'll give you a shout.

Thanks again

Dirk Diggler · 5 May 2017 at 08:31

@darket I haven't received my EZP2010 from China yet, so looking doubtful that it'll arrive. Would you still be willing to send me a BIOS chip to test?

darket · 5 May 2017 at 14:20

Yeah sure no problem , where abouts are you ?

Dirk Diggler · 5 May 2017 at 14:43

I've sent you a Trust with details.

Cheers.

darket · 8 May 2017 at 10:37

chips on their way mate

Dirk Diggler · 8 May 2017 at 10:38

You're a star. I'm travelling home now so should get the testing done when they arrive. Will get back you you.

Thanks again.

Dirk Diggler · 10 May 2017 at 09:21

I got my EZP2010 yesterday and wrote a clean BIOS to one of the chips, but I'm still getting the boot loop. :mad:

I'm glad you've posted those chips now @darket so I can fully rule out a corrupted BIOS. I fear this board may be EOL for me, which is really disappointing as I wasn't even pushing it at all.

I'll let you know when I've received your chip and tested.