I accidentally bricked my computer while trying to update the BIOS due to issues with Intel. Now, when I power it on, the fans and lights work, but the screen stays black. Should I try replacing the parts with the same ones I have, or would it be better to upgrade and move away from Intel altogether?
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Before you throw in the towel, how long did you wait after powering it on? Sometimes those debug LEDs on boards can help, especially if they change colors. If it’s all powered up but still no display, try connecting your monitor to the motherboard using any integrated graphics outputs instead of your GPU.
Yeah, that’s a rough break. Looks like you’re right about it being bricked.
You need to specify the exact model of your motherboard and what you did exactly. If you're stuck in UEFI/BIOS totally, you really shouldn’t touch it at all during an update. If it doesn't have a flashback feature, you're looking at a new board. Consider reaching out to the manufacturer for an RMA or just get a new one from a store if the warranty is up.
My power went out during the update process, so I’m guessing that’s what bricked it.
If there’s no flashback or backup BIOS, you might need a new motherboard. It’s a bummer, but that’s the reality if it’s stuck like this after the update.
First off, what's your motherboard? If it has flashback capabilities, that could save you a lot of trouble. You might want to look for a button labeled 'flashback' on your board to help recover from this situation.
I have an ASUS Prime Z690-P WiFi, and I don’t think it has that feature.
I had a similar issue recently with an ASUS ROG Hero, and flashback saved me!
Honestly, it might just be time for a BIOS programmer like a CHA431. That could be a solid fix for your problem if you want to try recovering it yourself.
The power cut out in the middle of the BIOS update. Looks like I'm just going to have to replace the whole motherboard.