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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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?

Dirk Diggler · 5 May 2017 at 14:43

I've sent you a Trust with details.

Cheers.

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.

Dirk Diggler · 10 May 2017 at 20:57

@tyler_jrb I've got a spare PSU I can try. Will have a mess around later.

Cheers.

Dirk Diggler · 11 May 2017 at 11:38

Tried the spare PSU but problem persists. I've got a Gigabyte X99 Motherboard coming today so if the BIOS chip doesn't resolve at least I can rule out the CPU.

Dirk Diggler · 11 May 2017 at 13:18

tyler_jrb said:
Shame that. Let us know how you get on with the new board. Hopefully won't be the CPU.

Although intel have great customer support. Having had to RMA a CPU to them before.

It'll probably be better if it's the CPU as I bought new and therefore have warranty. I bought the RVE from one of the guys on here, so lesson learned there as I think I must've saved £80 from new and the fella doesn't post here anymore.

Dirk Diggler · 17 May 2017 at 00:10

@darket I received the chips today mate, got them installed and... Same problem. So it's not the BIOS.

I bought a second hand MoBo from the MM just in case this had happened, I installed the 5930k in there... And same problem, boot loop with no video out.

Time to RMA the CPU.

Thanks again for the help, and could you email me your address and I'll get the chips back to you.

Dirk Diggler · 27 May 2017 at 14:43

Confirmed, new 5930k was received two working days after posting the old one. Stunning service from Intel.

I've fired up and proved all works again.

@darket I've sent you a couple of emails as I'm looking for your address to send the bios chips back.

Cheers.