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    Need help with blind flashing msi gt683dx

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by nakednakedguy, Jan 15, 2013.

  1. nakednakedguy

    nakednakedguy Notebook Guru

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    I just replaced the motherboard in my gt683dx with a brand new one and it won't boot.. when I press the power button it sounds like it's booting but I get a blank screen, the fan spins up for a second and then it slows down to an even pace like it's supposed to.
    What i've tried is the following:

    Done a cmos reset, booting with no RAM then 1 RAM then both,
    reseated cpu, gpu and wifi adapter, booting without cpu, booting withot gpu, with no avail..

    The problem persists and what comes to my mind is the BIOS is the culprit so I need help from someone who knows the right key combinations to peform a blind flash on this system.
    And also what I should name the BIOS file, I hear it's AMIBOOT.ROM but I also know it depends on the manufacturer of the mainboard.

    Thanks in advance! :D
     
    nakednakedguy, Jan 15, 2013
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  2. Prostar Computer

    Prostar Computer Company Representative

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    AMIBOOT.ROM should work, but only if the BIOS is by AMI. If it's a Pheonix BIOS, then I'm not sure. :eek:

    Hopefully the board isn't bad and it is a simple BIOS problem. Have you tried booting with one component at a time, to ensure compatibility/no bad parts?
     
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  3. nakednakedguy

    nakednakedguy Notebook Guru

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    It's Ami BIOS. Yeah, I've tried with only cpu, only gpu and only ram still blank screen =/ so it's either BIOS or the mobo.
     
    nakednakedguy, Jan 16, 2013
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