Hardware Thread 2021

Geneo said:

I got in a qcode boot loop that I couldn't get out of not that long ago after installing an AIO. I tried everything, replaced everything even a spare CPU and GPU. I reinstalled BIOS and reset CMOS many times. I started an RMA dialog with Asus. Then I thought there was one thing I didn't try - removing the CMOS battery, waiting a minute or so, then replacing it. That did the trick and saved me from RMA hell. I guess there are some things that clearing CMOS doesn't clear in NVRAM. Anyhow good luck.

That's what I found too, clearing CMOS doesn't clear everything, first hint was when date/time and MB RGB settings didn't change until CMOS battery was removed.

Geneo said:

I got in a qcode boot loop that I couldn't get out of not that long ago after installing an AIO. I tried everything, replaced everything even a spare CPU and GPU. I reinstalled BIOS and reset CMOS many times. I started an RMA dialog with Asus. Then I thought there was one thing I didn't try - removing the CMOS battery, waiting a minute or so, then replacing it. That did the trick and saved me from RMA hell. I guess there are some things that clearing CMOS doesn't clear in NVRAM. Anyhow good luck.

I tried removing the battery, but only for a few seconds maybe 15. Will try this after work today

CountMike said:

That's what I found too, clearing CMOS doesn't clear everything, first hint was when date/time and MB RGB settings didn't change until CMOS battery was removed.

I cant even get to BIOS

Dude said:

I cant even get to BIOS

Did you press start button for few seconds with power right, short pins on CLRTC off first, than remove battery for few seconds ?

CountMike said:

Did you press start button for few seconds with power right, short pins on CLRTC off first, than remove battery for few seconds ?

yes

Took out battery for an hour, still goes to 4d

Too bad. Was worth a try though. Good luck on the RMA.

Asus replied with more try this. I sent details of everything I did. They sent me a link to submit for instant rma. I Submitted and now waiting for the response.

Confirmed it was the MB, X570-E arrived today, up and running the 5800X again

Dude said:

Confirmed it was the MB, X570-E arrived today, up and running the 5800X again

Great job! Congrats!