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Asked: 2021-11-04T11:51:08+00:00 In:

Solved BIOS Setup Freezes (Yet Windows Will Boot)

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My PC (Asus P5LD2, C2D 4400, 3GB, Win7 32bits) freezes upon entering the BIOS setup: no keyboard input is registered en the system clock freezes. A hard reset is then required.

Yet, Windows will startup fine if one does not enter the BIOS setup.

I’ve tested the CMOS battery on two multimeters and it is good (delivers 3 volts). I have also removed the battery for a couple of minutes and reset the CMOS (using the motherboard’s jumper). Also, I have flashed the BIOS using the Asus update utility for Windows. None of these actions have helped.

What could causing my BIOS setup to freeze? What can I try next?

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      Agreed, for a short while the power supply apparently was putting out more than it was designed for but it could not keep that up for long. Now it cannot. Your best bet is to purchase a good quality power supply with 450W – 500W overall, but more important is in the details. It should have a single high amperage 12Volt rail, Active PFC, 80% or greater certified efficiency, and be made by a quality name brand. It also should have a 3-5year warranty since that is the way you know the company is confident with their product. You should be getting 35A to 45A approximately on the 12V rail so that you will be able to even upgrade a little higher if you eventually want to down the road.

      You have to be a little bit crazy to keep you from going insane.

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