Calathea Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Hi guys been taking a break from extreme oc and computers in general, but I recently aquired an old and rare MIIIE. I bought it used (ofc), the guy said it didn't start and hung on the cpu_led. This was true, but a simple physical switch between the two bios chips made it start again. However, if I leave it be for a day or more, it needs clear cmos in order to boot, otherwise stuck on cpu_led as before. When that's done I can use it all I want, until I leave it be again. I'm really at a loss for what to do. Cmos battery is replaced and still good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calathea Posted November 18, 2016 Author Share Posted November 18, 2016 1+ year bump! Still got the same problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radi Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Change bios batery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calathea Posted November 18, 2016 Author Share Posted November 18, 2016 Been there done that. I think this mobo is damaged in some way, but can't put my finger on what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speed.fastest Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Try flash bios, maybe bios corrupted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calathea Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 Done that without improvement, but I will try a DOS format to completely overwrite eveything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crustytheclown Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 If you remove 24pin without clear cmos does it boot? If yes then a cap probably needs replacement cause it does not unload voltage completely thus triggering boot failure. I have had the same problem in many old motherboards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calathea Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 Very good idea crusty! I'll have a look at that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calathea Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share Posted November 22, 2016 It has stopped booting altogether lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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