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 Topic: 970 Extreme4 B2 codePosted: 19 hours 3 minutes ago at 12:54pm |
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"ASRock 970 Extreme4" motherboard problem: B2 code.
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Xaltar
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Posted: 17 hours 30 minutes ago at 2:27pm |
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The B2 code indicates an Option ROM (OPROM) initialization error. Most commonly this is
GPU related (the GPU's BIOS is failing to communicate properly with the BIOS on the motherboard). Swapping display cables/ports can sometimes resolve the issue. Also clearing CMOS can help. If the problem is persistent and has occurred since adding new hardware then that hardware is likely not compatible with the board. Here are some components that use OPROMs: GPUs Network adapters Storage adapter cards (not SSDs) Capture devices Sound cards etc Basically any device that connects to the motherboard that needs to tell the system how it is used. In essence an OPROM is a component specific BIOS that the main system BIOS needs to load in order to properly use the device. It's typically referred to as firmware although a system BIOS is also technically firmware. |
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Posted: 17 hours 20 minutes ago at 2:37pm |
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As a result of failure "ASRock 970 Extreme3 + Phenom II X6" was replaced by "ASRock 970 Extreme4 + FX 4350".
Memory: 4x8GB Discs: 1x "SAMSUNG 860 EVO MZ-76E1T0BW" (1TB) , 2x "SEAGATE ST6000NM0115-1YZ110" (6TB) Video: "NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030" After connecting disk "SEAGATE ST16000NM001G" (16TB) a problem appeared: Bios 2.20A - "Windows 7" loads normally, freezes at random times Bios 2.21 - "Windows 7" loads normally, freezes at random times Bios 2.30 - "Windows 7" loads normally, freezes at random times Bios 2.40 - loading stops with message "B2", after disconnecting the disk ST16000NM001G, loading continues Bios 2.50 - loading stops with message "B2", after disconnecting the disk ST16000NM001G, loading continues Bios 2.60 - loading stops with message "B2", after disconnecting the disk ST16000NM001G, loading continues Bios 2.80 - loading stops with message "B2", after disconnecting the disk ST16000NM001G, loading continues |
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Posted: 16 hours 37 minutes ago at 3:20pm |
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Storage compatibility issue then. I would open a support ticket with ASRock and
ask if they can help you: https://tw.asrock.com/events/tsd.asp?kind=MB Unfortunately your board is long past it's support window (End Of Life or EOL) so they may not be able to help you. Another option would be to connect the drive via an add in SATA controller. You will want to pick up an add in card that is new enough to support the high capacity enterprise drive. Basically your storage firmware (built into the motherboard) doesn't know what to do with the ST16000NM001G. With a newer add in SATA card this shouldn't be an issue as it will contain it's own controller and OPROM/firmware. Good luck 
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