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    Gigabyte p34gv2 - can't get past BIOS after update?! (BIOS bootloop)

    Discussion in 'Gigabyte and Aorus' started by Comp625, May 23, 2015.

  1. Comp625

    Comp625 Notebook Enthusiast

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    My 1-day old Gigabyte p34gv2-cf4 is stuck in a BIOS bootloop.

    Since it's my day 1 of owning it, I was updating the laptop drivers and then updated to the latest firmware via Gigabyte's SmartUpdate tool. The SmartFlash firmware prompt said the update was successful, and then the computer shut off.

    After a minute, I turned the computer back on and it loaded straight into the BIOS. If I exit out of the BIOS, the computer resets (the "Gigabyte" screen comes up) and it puts me right back into the BIOS screen.

    I even tried to click F12 for the BBS Boot Selection screen but the only option available is "Enter Setup."

    Is there anything that I can do besides contacting Gigabyte? Damn them and their own update tool. :(

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    Comp625, May 23, 2015
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    Comp625 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Also, I think I went from BIOS and EC firmware (I think) "FA04" to "FB05". I wish there was a way to revert. :(

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    Comp625, May 23, 2015
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    Sounds like maybe it's not detecting the HDD anymore. Can you boot off of a USB win 8.1 stick? Can you see any drives?
     
    Eason, May 24, 2015
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    Comp625 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I think you're right. The option to choose Boot Priority Order is grayed out in the BIOS.

    http://imgur.com/bgSRUJ2

    However, it shows up if I plugged in USB drive flash.

    What gives? Do I need to reinstall Windows 8. from scratch?

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    Comp625, May 24, 2015
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    I was able to fix my issue.

    • I tried repairing using a Win 8 bootable usb drive. No go. The utility basically said that a repair was not possible.
    • I tried fiddling around with most of the BIOS options, including Disabling of Secure Boot. No go.
    • FINALLY, what made it work was that disabling Secure Boot opens up an option called "Deleting all Secure Boot Variables" (or something along those lines). I chose it and rebooted.

    Viola. My laptop works again and boots into Windows 8.1 with no issues. I couldn't be happier!
     
    Comp625, May 25, 2015
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    Prostar Computer Company Representative

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    Good to hear you figured it out, and thanks for posting your findings!
     
    Prostar Computer, Jun 17, 2015
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