I recently did a clean install of Windows 11 on my Asus Prime 670-p WiFi motherboard and decided to update the BIOS. I followed all the steps correctly, but when I clicked 'Do you really want to update BIOS?', the PC turned off immediately, and now it won't post. The update itself didn't even begin; the fans are running, but there's no signal to the monitor. I'm wondering what my options are to fix this. I also installed new RAM right before wiping Windows—could that be part of the issue?
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Did your PC shut off during the update process, or before it even started? It’s important to know at what stage it failed.
If you haven’t done so already, pop each RAM stick out and try booting with just one. Testing different slots can also help narrow down the problem. This way, if it doesn't work, you'll at least know what's not causing it.
Try flashing back to your last BIOS version if you can. Just remember, the main reasons to update BIOS are usually for security fixes, compatibility with new hardware, or specific stability issues that you can attribute directly to the BIOS. Otherwise, it’s often best to skip it unless you really need to.
Glad to hear you managed to boot with a single RAM stick! If you got to the American Megatrends screen saying the system posted in safe mode, that’s a good sign. You can enter the BIOS to check settings; if everything looks good, you could either continue to Windows or consider trying the BIOS update again.
It turned off before it even started.