My ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (FX608L) running Windows 11 gets stuck on the "ASUS — In Search of Incredible" splash screen whenever I turn it on. It never continues to the operating system, and I cannot enter the BIOS either. I removed the SSD, but the behavior did not change. I also disconnected the battery and tried powering it only through the AC adapter. What troubleshooting steps should I try next?
3 Answers
Look for any diagnostic LED near the charging or battery indicators and record its exact flashing pattern. ASUS laptops may use LED behavior to indicate a hardware fault. The battery light flashing roughly twice per second, whether on AC power or not, could be useful information for ASUS support or a repair technician.
This could point to a corrupted or failed BIOS/firmware rather than a Windows or SSD problem, especially since removing the SSD made no difference and the BIOS cannot be opened. Check ASUS’s support documentation for the BIOS recovery procedure for the exact FX608L model and use the correct firmware file. Avoid interrupting the process or using a file for a different model.
Try a full power reset: disconnect the charger and all accessories, then hold the power button for about 40 seconds. Reconnect only the charger, wait a few seconds, and try powering it on again. If the indicator becomes solid orange, start the laptop normally. If it still freezes, the problem is more likely firmware or hardware-related than the operating system.
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