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Share Purple18 14 January 2012 08:59:32 Hello, I've bought a gaming computer online that contains a GA-970A-D3 Gigabyte motherboard. main bios checksum error gigabyte ga-g31m-es2l I've been using it for about 2-3 months now without any problems. I did not update my BIOS or anything because I expected the website I bought this computer from (cyberpowerpc) gigabyte ga g31m es2l warning main bios checksum error to have already taken care of that. One night I shut off my computer, and the next day I turn on my computer, it boots as it normally would: the computer gives one beep, and I receive the logo message. But then, I receive this message: Quote:Warning: MAIN BIOS CHECKSUM ERROR! Retrieving recovery source from HPA..HPA BIOS not available!! Retreiving recovery source
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from Back BIOS.... Done! Writing BIOS Image..... _____K OK The part where I added the "_______" contains a number that increases all the way to 4080K, and then the computer reboots and completely restarts this process. Some extra information: 1)My PSU is not the issue as it's a 700W Corsair Brand PSU. My PC originally came with a 700W PSU with a very bad brand (XtremeGear), so I replaced it with the Corsair the minute I got it (Which was 2-3 months ago XD) 2)I've already cleared my CMOS by both using the jumper, and removing the battery for 30 seconds with no success. 3)I don't believe it is a wiring issue because it worked untouched for the 2-3 months that I have been using it. 4)The cursor is under "OK" when I am given this error message, but pressing ENTER or any other keys will not do anything. 5)I am still able to enter the BIOS menu from the logo screen. 6) I have Q-Flashed the BIOS from F6 to F7 and the problem still persists. The only thing that I haven't trie
previous next » + Print Pages: [1] Go Down Main BIOS Checksum Error! Ryantoast 2 0 Main BIOS Checksum Error! « on: January 13, 2012, 11:15:10 pm » Hello, I've bought a gaming computer online that contains a GA-970A-D3 Gigabyte motherboard.I've been using it for about 2-3 months now gigabyte g31 bios checksum error without any problems. I did not update my BIOS or anything because I expected the website cara mengatasi warning main bios checksum error I bought this computer from (cyberpowerpc) to have already taken care of that. One night I shut off my computer, and the next day
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I turn on my computer, it boots as it normally would: the computer gives one beep, and I receive the logo message. But then, I receive this message:Code: [Select]Warning: MAIN BIOS CHECKSUM ERROR!
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Writing BIOS Image..... _____K OKThe part where I added the "_______" contains a number that increasesall the way to 4080K, and then the computer reboots and completely restarts this process.Some extra information:1)My PSU is not the issue as it's a 700W Corsair Brand PSU.2)I've already cleared my CMOS by both using the jumper, and removing the battery for 30 seconds with no success.3)I don't believe it is a wiring issue because it worked http://forum.giga-byte.co.uk/index.php?topic=7984.0 untouched for the 2-3 months that I have been using it.4)When I first received my computer, I replaced the power supply before its first boot (I'll note again, it has been working untouched for the past 2-3 months, so I don't believe that the PSU replacement was the risk factor)5)The cursor is under "OK" when I am given this error message, but pressing ENTER or any other keys will not do anything.6)I am still able to enter the BIOS menu from the logo screen.7) I have flashed the BIOS from F6 to F7 and the problem still persists. I really don't understand the problem.The only thing that I haven't tried is replacing the battery, which I am planning on going over to CVS and buying one tomorrow, but I really don't think the battery is the issue since I've only had this computer for 2-3 months.I've tried to be as detailed as I can in order for someone on the forums to help me, but if there is any other information that you need, please reply and let me know. I have spending a very long time attempting many things to get this to work, and I'd really appreciate any help. « Last Edit: January 14, 2012, 02:21:06 am by Ryantoast » Logged absic 5663 515 Never give up; Never surrender! Re: Main BIOS Checksum Error! « Reply #1 on: January 14, 2012, 08:33:08 am » Hi there,from your descr
2014 by Alex Barbos A BIOS checksum error is one of the most common errors you can encounter when you build your own computer, perform a hardware upgrade or attempt to bring back to life a computer that hasn’t been used for a https://blog.udemy.com/bios-checksum-error/ long time. If it sounds like a scenario that’s not very likely to happen to http://www.pcworld.com/article/240331/troubleshoot_a_bios_or_cmos_checksum_error.html you, think again, as computers became so un-complicated that you don’t need to be working at NASA to know how to upgrade or even build one yourself; in fact, learning how to build your own computer is as simple as taking this online course, so the possibility of coming across a BIOS checksum error one day is higher than you checksum error think. The error indicates that the BIOS is incorrectly configured or corrupted, preventing the computer from booting normally; unlike operating system errors or software errors that occur after your computer is up and running, a BIOS checksum error will render it inoperable right after you power it on, so it’s no wonder this type of error can seem like something really serious. Fortunately, it is not as scary as it seems, and fixing it is bios checksum error quite easy. BIOS Basics In order to understand what triggers the BIOS checksum error, what the error means and how you can fix it, it is necessary to understand what the BIOS is and how it works. Simply put, the Basic Input/Output System, or BIOS, is a program that checks if all the components necessary for the computer to run are present; if everything is ok, the BIOS gives the processor the necessary instructions on how to proceed and load the operating system. Before the boot code in the BIOS is executed, though, the BIOS data is checked for authenticity by comparing one of its values, known as a checksum, against a value stored in a memory chip called CMOS; if the values match, it means that everything is working correctly, so the boot code is executed and the computer starts normally. However, if the checksums do not match, it means that something interfered with the BIOS, so the computer displays a BIOS checksum error and stops the boot process. Causes of BIOS Checksum Errors There are two scenarios that can trigger a BIOS checksum error: Something interacts with the BIOS code and interferes with the checksum it generates; Something alters the pre-defined checksum values present in the CMOS memory. The first scenario usually occurs when an incompatible piece of hardware is instal
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