![]() ![]() When you get a new motherboard, why wouldn’t you update the BIOS? With each BIOS release, the accompanying note is usually something like, “Improves system stability”, or “Improves compatibility with USB devices”. I do this whole puter-building thing a lot, and I’ve been doing it for a long time. Contrary to what most people will tell you, I’m telling you that in most cases, UPDATE YOUR BIOS. ![]() Especially with newer chipsets and motherboard, there will be many bugfixes released in the form of a BIOS update. If you find yourself with a similar very new motherboard, the absolute first thing you should do is update the BIOS. This motherboard uses Intel’s new Z170 chipset, which is only a few months old. Note that the following screenshots are for the UEFI BIOS in an ASUS Z170-A motherboard. Now that you’re in the BIOS, you’ll need to check a few things. Put everything back together, and boot.Usually, you’ll want to stick a jumper across the 2 pins on the motherboard labeled CLRTC (or something similar) for a few seconds.Pop out the little battery on the motherboard.If you can’t get in because you see a blank screen instead of a “boot logo” during the BIOS POST (power on self test), you’ll need to: So, the first thing you’re gonna need to do is get into the BIOS. But before you go RMA-ing anything, try changing the following settings in your UEFI BIOS… In some cases, these problems can indicate a defective motherboard or other component. You may even find that you can’t even get into the BIOS after the initial setup… Instead, you are met with a blank screen with a blinking white cursor, and pressing Del or F2 does nothing! Other times, you can’t boot into Windows. Sometimes, one device or another in your system is not detected properly. You know the drill: You get a new motherboard. ![]()
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