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Off-Topic => Off-Topic Discussion => Topic started by: Badger on April 08, 2013, 10:59:58 AM

Title: Oh joy, Badger un-bricked his PC. Still halp pls.
Post by: Badger on April 08, 2013, 10:59:58 AM

So, in my infinite wisdom, I decided to fiddle with the BIOS of my PC for no good reason. Result: I bricked it.

Anyone know if I can reset my BIOS somehow? I have a Maximus IV Gene-Z Motherboard (http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/MAXIMUS_IV_GENEZ/), and I heard that you can reset the BIOS via USB, if that helps.

I'm also trying to follow this (http://www.wikihow.com/Reset-Your-BIOS) tutorial on how to reset the BIOS, and I'm stuck on step 3, "Find the 3-pin jumper near the power supply on the motherboard, typically labeled "Clear CMOS" or "Reset BIOS"". Where the heck is that? If you can point it out on the pic below, I would be very grateful.

(http://i47.tinypic.com/2janoyb.jpg)

Also, what do these buttons do?

(http://i45.tinypic.com/71toxk.jpg)

At least I've learned something about computers from all this. Don't go dicking around with your BIOS.

Title: Re: Oh joy, Badger bricked his PC. Halp pls.
Post by: Badger on April 08, 2013, 11:21:16 AM

Nevermind, I managed to fix it by being incredibly awesome at computers (http://static-cdn.jtvnw.net/jtv_user_pictures/chansub-global-emoticon-ddc6e3a8732cb50f-25x28.png)

But I would love to know what that big red button does.

Title: Re: Oh joy, Badger bricked his PC. Halp pls.
Post by: Dangerfield7up on April 09, 2013, 02:30:18 PM

Murders Thatch- wait... Did you press that button? >:O

Title: Re: Oh joy, Badger bricked his PC. Halp pls.
Post by: Merrick on April 10, 2013, 08:39:17 AM

I would have to assume it starts something. North Korea's nuclear strikes?

Title: Re: Oh joy, Badger un-bricked his PC. Still halp pls.
Post by: wakkydude on April 12, 2013, 08:30:30 AM

it begins the countdown to the end of the world.

Title: Re: Oh joy, Badger un-bricked his PC. Still halp pls.
Post by: HurricaneAndrew on April 12, 2013, 09:00:12 AM

Isn't it just common sense to not screw with something when you have no clue what you're doing?

I will say my laptop no longer connects to wifi because I was trying to set up a LAN connection and now it's IPV6 is corrupted.

I learned my lesson, I hope you did too.

Title: Re: Oh joy, Badger un-bricked his PC. Still halp pls.
Post by: Mr. AS on April 12, 2013, 02:17:42 PM

maybe it starts and resets the computer? you know, maybe like what the buttons say?

Title: Re: Oh joy, Badger un-bricked his PC. Still halp pls.
Post by: Badger on April 12, 2013, 03:52:00 PM

Quote from: Mr. AwesumSauce on April 12, 2013, 02:17:42 PM

maybe it starts and resets the computer? you know, maybe like what the buttons say?

I thought that was the 'On' button's job? I don't know anyone who starts their PC by doing the following:


1) Unscrew 2 screws
2) Remove 1 side of PC case
3) Press Start button
4) Replace side of PC case
5) Re-screw screws

Quote from: HurricaneAndrew on April 12, 2013, 09:00:12 AM

Isn't it just common sense to not screw with something when you have no clue what you're doing?

I will say my laptop no longer connects to wifi because I was trying to set up a LAN connection and now it's IPV6 is corrupted.

I learned my lesson, I hope you did too.

pfft no. Next, badger installs liquid nitrogen cooling.

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