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ASRock Forums : Z77 extreme 4 cannot enter UEFI https://forum.asrock.com/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:06:12 +0000 Sun, 12 Jul 2015 13:16:33 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://forum.asrock.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=368 <![CDATA[ASRock Forums]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums_black.png https://forum.asrock.com/ <![CDATA[Z77 extreme 4 cannot enter UEFI : odiebugs wrote:This means that...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=368&PID=1819&title=z77-extreme-4-cannot-enter-uefi#1819 Author: michealo
Subject: 368
Posted: 12 Jul 2015 at 1:16pm

odiebugs wrote:

This means that any BIOS /UEFI version like 2.90, has the added fast , ultra fast boot option added in BIOS./ UEFI . I don't understand how you did and now it sounds like you're saying you don't.

If it's not added, ASrock shouldn't have posted this to the update and they need to remove it or add it.

indeed, at some point i stopped seeing the POST/ctrl+i screens but it didn't strike me as odd because i didn't have a need to get into the RAID menu until recently.

i tried to enable the 'ultra fast boot' out of curiosity and i get stuck in UEFI loop.

]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2015 13:16:33 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=368&PID=1819&title=z77-extreme-4-cannot-enter-uefi#1819 <![CDATA[Z77 extreme 4 cannot enter UEFI : This means that any BIOS /UEFI...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=368&PID=1815&title=z77-extreme-4-cannot-enter-uefi#1815 Author: odiebugs
Subject: 368
Posted: 12 Jul 2015 at 10:34am

This means that any BIOS /UEFI version like 2.90, has the added fast , ultra fast boot option added in BIOS./ UEFI . I don't understand how you did and now it sounds like you're saying you don't.

If it's not added, ASrock shouldn't have posted this to the update and they need to remove it or add it.

]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2015 10:34:39 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=368&PID=1815&title=z77-extreme-4-cannot-enter-uefi#1815 <![CDATA[Z77 extreme 4 cannot enter UEFI : This the 2.10 BIOS /UEFI update.1....]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=368&PID=1814&title=z77-extreme-4-cannot-enter-uefi#1814 Author: odiebugs
Subject: 368
Posted: 12 Jul 2015 at 10:32am

This the 2.10 BIOS /UEFI update.

1. Support Windows 8.
2. Modify ASMedia SATA3 can't detect HDD when CSM disable.
3. Add i7-2700K to CPU EZ OC, Advance Turbo 30 and Power Saving Mode support list.

Note: "Ultra Fast" is only supported by below conditions.
1. OS is Windows 8.
2. Graphics supports UEFI GOP.

Edited by odiebugs - 12 Jul 2015 at 10:34am]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2015 10:32:42 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=368&PID=1814&title=z77-extreme-4-cannot-enter-uefi#1814 <![CDATA[Z77 extreme 4 cannot enter UEFI : odiebugs wrote:You have the...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=368&PID=1813&title=z77-extreme-4-cannot-enter-uefi#1813 Author: michealo
Subject: 368
Posted: 12 Jul 2015 at 9:32am

odiebugs wrote:

You have the 2.90 UEFI, you don't have a BIOS, BIOS are the past. I know the download page say BIOS.

The reason you can enter everything, is because the setting for fast and ultra boot option is disabled by default, so when you reflashed the UEFI, you're not in fast or Ultra mode. Fast mode won't stop you from seeing either, only Ultra mode goes right to windows boot.

it's still puzzling me how i was getting a 'ultra fast boot' behavior though for some time even though it shouldn't have on my Z77 extreme 4.

i quote enjoyed how fast windows booted and wish i could make it happen again now that i replaced the failed RAID drive but oh well, i'm due for an upgrade soon anyways

thanks

Edited by michealo - 12 Jul 2015 at 9:33am]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2015 09:32:23 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=368&PID=1813&title=z77-extreme-4-cannot-enter-uefi#1813 <![CDATA[Z77 extreme 4 cannot enter UEFI : You have the 2.90 UEFI, you don't...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=368&PID=1810&title=z77-extreme-4-cannot-enter-uefi#1810 Author: odiebugs
Subject: 368
Posted: 12 Jul 2015 at 6:49am

You have the 2.90 UEFI, you don't have a BIOS, BIOS are the past. I know the download page say BIOS.

Edited by odiebugs - 12 Jul 2015 at 6:51am]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2015 06:49:57 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=368&PID=1810&title=z77-extreme-4-cannot-enter-uefi#1810 <![CDATA[Z77 extreme 4 cannot enter UEFI : parsec wrote:michealo, what...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=368&PID=1807&title=z77-extreme-4-cannot-enter-uefi#1807 Author: michealo
Subject: 368
Posted: 12 Jul 2015 at 2:53am

parsec wrote:

michealo, what UEFI/BIOS version are you using on your Z77 Extreme4?

The Fast Boot option should have three settings, Disabled, Fast, and Ultra Fast. If you don't have those three settings then your UEFI is not up to date.

The Restart to UEFI program exists to work with Windows 8/8.1 when using the Ultra Fast setting. But the Restart to UEFI program can be used by anyone using Win 8/8.1 regardless of the Fast Boot setting. The Restart to UEFI program uses a feature that is built into Windows 8/8.1 that causes the automatic restart into the UEFI/BIOS UI.

It sounds like you have Secure Boot enabled, or CSM disabled. Either of those settings requires the Win 8/8.1 installation to be using the EFI boot loader, and the video source to be GOP compatible. You would likely see the 62 POST code if your video source is not GOP compatible. Either of these settings also causes Ctrl I to no longer work, and the Intel RAID Option ROM UI will be found as an option in the UEFI, in the Advanced screen. My Win 8.1 installations are configured to use the EFI boot loader, so I am familiar with this situation.

You will need at least UEFI version 2.10 for all of the above to be compatible with Win 8/8.1, and be using the Intel integrated graphics.

I reapplied 2.90 BIOS from instant flash instead of doing it through the windows app, perhaps that was an issue.

Afraid i don't know how to tell what UEFI version i have installed.

i'm happy to report however that things are back to normal.

i see the POST/ctrl+i screens now and everything else seems ok

thanks all for the assist

Edited by michealo - 12 Jul 2015 at 2:54am]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2015 02:53:38 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=368&PID=1807&title=z77-extreme-4-cannot-enter-uefi#1807 <![CDATA[Z77 extreme 4 cannot enter UEFI : michealo, what UEFI/BIOS version...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=368&PID=1779&title=z77-extreme-4-cannot-enter-uefi#1779 Author: parsec
Subject: 368
Posted: 10 Jul 2015 at 11:08pm

michealo, what UEFI/BIOS version are you using on your Z77 Extreme4?

The Fast Boot option should have three settings, Disabled, Fast, and Ultra Fast. If you don't have those three settings then your UEFI is not up to date.

The Restart to UEFI program exists to work with Windows 8/8.1 when using the Ultra Fast setting. But the Restart to UEFI program can be used by anyone using Win 8/8.1 regardless of the Fast Boot setting. The Restart to UEFI program uses a feature that is built into Windows 8/8.1 that causes the automatic restart into the UEFI/BIOS UI.

It sounds like you have Secure Boot enabled, or CSM disabled. Either of those settings requires the Win 8/8.1 installation to be using the EFI boot loader, and the video source to be GOP compatible. You would likely see the 62 POST code if your video source is not GOP compatible. Either of these settings also causes Ctrl I to no longer work, and the Intel RAID Option ROM UI will be found as an option in the UEFI, in the Advanced screen. My Win 8.1 installations are configured to use the EFI boot loader, so I am familiar with this situation.

You will need at least UEFI version 2.10 for all of the above to be compatible with Win 8/8.1, and be using the Intel integrated graphics.

]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2015 23:08:34 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=368&PID=1779&title=z77-extreme-4-cannot-enter-uefi#1779 <![CDATA[Z77 extreme 4 cannot enter UEFI : Sorry if I don't see it in...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=368&PID=1757&title=z77-extreme-4-cannot-enter-uefi#1757 Author: odiebugs
Subject: 368
Posted: 10 Jul 2015 at 8:15am

Sorry if I don't see it in the posts, What is your OS and what is the UEFI / BIOS version ?

Need to know.

Can you go to the Z97 extreme 4 page, go to download and win 8, look at utilities and look for the Restart to UEFI 1.0.5 .

Install it on your system and see if the App works after setting fast boot.

^^^^ EDIT-- I checked with someone who has the same board and they said they have the three options for fast boot- Disabled, Fast, Ultra fast. Please once you get in can you "" triple check "" to see if all three are there. They must be. If you have triple checked and the Ultra is really missing, you should try reflashing the BIOS/ UEFI.

I can't remember which version you have but you could flash the newest 2.90, and see if this was corrected.

Edited by odiebugs - 10 Jul 2015 at 11:07pm]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2015 08:15:44 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=368&PID=1757&title=z77-extreme-4-cannot-enter-uefi#1757 <![CDATA[Z77 extreme 4 cannot enter UEFI : michealo wrote: odiebugs...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=368&PID=1742&title=z77-extreme-4-cannot-enter-uefi#1742 Author: odiebugs
Subject: 368
Posted: 10 Jul 2015 at 1:32am

michealo wrote:

odiebugs wrote:

Mich, please read my post above, I edited it instead of making new post.

understood, thanks.

agreed no 'ultra fast boot' on the z77.

however, the 'fast boot' option being enabled should still give me POST screen and RAID/UEFI prompts?

this is rather puzzling and indeed seems like fast boot is behaving like ultra fast boot, as you mentioned.

i have the extreme 4 version if that makes any difference.

Glad you checked back. Will wait a little while to see if we get a heads up on someone with Z77, if not I can check to see if this is due to two factors, one being a UEFI change, or not all boards are having this scenario. But will take a while to get an answer from techs.]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2015 01:32:10 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=368&PID=1742&title=z77-extreme-4-cannot-enter-uefi#1742 <![CDATA[Z77 extreme 4 cannot enter UEFI : odiebugs wrote:Mich, please...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=368&PID=1739&title=z77-extreme-4-cannot-enter-uefi#1739 Author: michealo
Subject: 368
Posted: 10 Jul 2015 at 1:16am

odiebugs wrote:

Mich, please read my post above, I edited it instead of making new post.

understood, thanks.

agreed no 'ultra fast boot' on the z77.

however, the 'fast boot' option being enabled should still give me POST screen and RAID/UEFI prompts?

this is rather puzzling and indeed seems like fast boot is behaving like ultra fast boot, as you mentioned.

i have the extreme 4 version if that makes any difference.

Edited by michealo - 10 Jul 2015 at 1:17am]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2015 01:16:05 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=368&PID=1739&title=z77-extreme-4-cannot-enter-uefi#1739