https://forum.asrock.com/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 16 May 2026 01:40:24 +0000 Sat, 28 Jan 2023 19:38:28 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://forum.asrock.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=25379 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums_black.png https://forum.asrock.com/ https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=25379&PID=103147&title=motherboard-stopped-working#103147 Author: Xaltar
Subject: 25379
Posted: 28 Jan 2023 at 7:38pm

Could be windows made the new entry, I don't know for sure. Either way, it shouldn't
make a difference. I tend to always use the WBM entry when I have multiple entries. ]]> Sat, 28 Jan 2023 19:38:28 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=25379&PID=103147&title=motherboard-stopped-working#103147 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=25379&PID=103143&title=motherboard-stopped-working#103143 Author: Mike99
Subject: 25379
Posted: 28 Jan 2023 at 5:35am

Xaltar wrote: Awesome, glad to see you up and running again. Windows Boot Manager is added by windows during install, the second is added by the board on first boot. Because you installed the OS on the old board it didn't create a duplicate. It's nothing to worry about. Just use the Windows boot manager one. It shouldn't make a difference but if windows set any flags on boot they will be missing on the second option. Enjoy

Everything works but I'm confused & it's probably my old brain.

It seems Windows Boot Manager should always be there. However my notes from the original install say there was only "Boot Option #1 - M2_1: Samsung SSD 970..."

If "the second is added by the board on first boot", isn't that the opposite of "Because you installed the OS on the old board it didn't create a duplicate"?

Am I getting things mixed up regarding which one is the duplicate?

I installed Windows 10 only once on the SSD. Could one of the "Feature" updates created a second boot option?

I'm just curious what is happening.

Thanks again]]> Sat, 28 Jan 2023 05:35:56 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=25379&PID=103143&title=motherboard-stopped-working#103143 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=25379&PID=103137&title=motherboard-stopped-working#103137 Author: Mike99
Subject: 25379
Posted: 28 Jan 2023 at 2:07am

Please take a look at a new thread "Warped Motherboard" that I just posted regarding why the mobo might have failed. Thanks.]]> Sat, 28 Jan 2023 02:07:50 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=25379&PID=103137&title=motherboard-stopped-working#103137 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=25379&PID=103134&title=motherboard-stopped-working#103134 Author: Xaltar
Subject: 25379
Posted: 27 Jan 2023 at 11:52pm

Awesome, glad to see you up and running again.

Windows Boot Manager is added by windows during install, the second is added by
the board on first boot. Because you installed the OS on the old board it didn't
create a duplicate. It's nothing to worry about. Just use the Windows boot manager one.
It shouldn't make a difference but if windows set any flags on boot they will be
missing on the second option.

Enjoy ]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2023 23:52:12 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=25379&PID=103134&title=motherboard-stopped-working#103134 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=25379&PID=103129&title=motherboard-stopped-working#103129 Author: Mike99
Subject: 25379
Posted: 27 Jan 2023 at 12:55pm

Xaltar - thanks for all your help.

The used mobo works. Yeah !!

In BIOS under Boot it shows:

Boot Option Priorities
    Boot Option #1 - Windows Boot Manager (M2_1: Samsung SSD 970...)
    Boot Option #2 - M2_1: Samsung SSD 970...

What the significance of that first option where it mentions Windows Boot Manager?

I can swap these so that #1 is just "M2_1: Samsung SSD 970..."

Is it correct the way it is? I just don't recall having two options when I installed Windows 10.



]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2023 12:55:22 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=25379&PID=103129&title=motherboard-stopped-working#103129 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=25379&PID=103098&title=motherboard-stopped-working#103098 Author: Xaltar
Subject: 25379
Posted: 25 Jan 2023 at 4:04am

Yes, you can save settings onto a USB flash drive if memory serves. It is only valid
for the particular BIOS version it was saved from however so it's no good if you
are updating your BIOS. Generally it's a waste of time unless your BIOS settings
are exceedingly intricate (memory timings, voltages, per core overclocks etc).

As for cleaning the socket, it isn't recommended to mess with LGA sockets.
It should be fine as is. Some canned air won't hurt. Just be sure to keep the
nozzle at least 20cm from the socket so the pressure doesn't bend anything. ]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2023 04:04:28 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=25379&PID=103098&title=motherboard-stopped-working#103098 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=25379&PID=103095&title=motherboard-stopped-working#103095 Author: Mike99
Subject: 25379
Posted: 25 Jan 2023 at 3:00am

I probably wasn't clear. I was wondering if it's possible to save BIOS settings on a good working board.

I never installed a used mobo. Should I clean the CPU socket pins? I did some searching & everything was about cleaning thermal paste from the socket. But I was wondering what if someone touched the socket & left a bit of oil on the pins. Is it better to presume everything is OK vs. risking a bent pin from cleaning?]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2023 03:00:05 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=25379&PID=103095&title=motherboard-stopped-working#103095 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=25379&PID=103093&title=motherboard-stopped-working#103093 Author: Xaltar
Subject: 25379
Posted: 24 Jan 2023 at 7:46pm

Mike99 wrote: I didn't think it would be cost effective to repair a board, especially a lower priced one. I found a board just like mine & was able to cancel the first one. I should have most of my changed BIOS settings written down. That said, is there a way to save a file with all the settings so that they can viewed and/or copied into a replacement board?

If the board is dead I am afraid not, at least not easily. You would need a ROM
programmer with the correct clip to attach to the BIOS ROM on the board or to physically
remove the BIOS ROM and insert it into the programmer to be read and dumped. Not
at all worth the effort and expense just for BIOS settings.]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2023 19:46:41 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=25379&PID=103093&title=motherboard-stopped-working#103093 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=25379&PID=103089&title=motherboard-stopped-working#103089 Author: Mike99
Subject: 25379
Posted: 24 Jan 2023 at 1:08am

I received an email from ASRock. They said to contact my dealer first. If they can't help then go to the ASRock website (https://www.asrock.com/support/) which offers FAQ & other information.

I was not counting on any help, just hoping if this was a common problem there might be relatively easy solution.
]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2023 01:08:14 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=25379&PID=103089&title=motherboard-stopped-working#103089 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=25379&PID=103087&title=motherboard-stopped-working#103087 Author: Mike99
Subject: 25379
Posted: 24 Jan 2023 at 12:28am

I didn't think it would be cost effective to repair a board, especially a lower priced one.

I found a board just like mine & was able to cancel the first one. I should have most of my changed BIOS settings written down. That said, is there a way to save a file with all the settings so that they can viewed and/or copied into a replacement board?]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:28:37 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=25379&PID=103087&title=motherboard-stopped-working#103087