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Warning, J3455B/J3455-ITX/J4205-ITX BIOS brick !

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Topic: Warning, J3455B/J3455-ITX/J4205-ITX BIOS brick !
Posted By: Stefan75
Subject: Warning, J3455B/J3455-ITX/J4205-ITX BIOS brick !
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2018 at 8:48pm
Oh no...
Just went from J3455-ITX BIOS 1.4 to 1.5 without problems.
Then used winflash to go to 1.6, after flash complete and reboot, no more video output Cry
Took the battery out, waited, nothing.



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Replies:
Posted By: wardog
Date Posted: 13 Mar 2018 at 12:20am
I wish ASRock would stop producing BIOSes that can be flashed within Windows.

DOS or Instant Flash. PERIOD.


Posted By: Envio
Date Posted: 13 Mar 2018 at 1:28am
" rel="nofollow - Same problem with J4205. Updated from 1.3 to 1.5=> no problem. Updated from 1.5 to 1.6 no image on HDMI or VGA. Didn't remove battery because i read that BIOS jumper or battery should not be removed after BIOS update.
Does anybody know a solution to make it work again?
I did BIOS update because the mouse was lagging in BIOS and in Windows 10.
I wish i didn't....


Posted By: Envio
Date Posted: 13 Mar 2018 at 3:39am
" rel="nofollow - Tried Xaltar BIOS reset by removing battery (waited 15 minutes) but nothing happened.
As previous user posted, i also used Windows boot upgrade method and the update ended sucessfuly (noooot)...
I will give another try to BIOS clear by battery removal and wait 'till tomorrow.
Hope that works ?˜¢


Posted By: 3vil5
Date Posted: 13 Mar 2018 at 4:36am
i have update 1.4 to 1.5 and then 1.5 to 1.6 without problem. I have used istant flash.

And probably, i say "probably" i have solved the HDMI problem with the tv... i'm doing lot of tests with the tv to be sure becouse i have booked the return of the mobo for tomorrow...


Posted By: 3vil5
Date Posted: 13 Mar 2018 at 4:37am
Originally posted by Envio Envio wrote:

" rel="nofollow - Tried Xaltar BIOS reset by removing battery (waited 15 minutes) but nothing happened.
As previous user posted, i also used Windows boot upgrade method and the update ended sucessfuly (noooot)...
I will give another try to BIOS clear by battery removal and wait 'till tomorrow.
Hope that works ?��


i think clear cmos or remove the battery dosen't work. That procedure is to reset the changes made to bios setting, no "clear" the bios. But i hope to be wrong


Posted By: Kaine
Date Posted: 13 Mar 2018 at 4:59am
" rel="nofollow - Idem my j4205-itx is dead after update 1.6.
If my motherboard is bricked that the last time i buy asrock. How is possible to not test bios before ?
J4205 have many problem and bios update is mandatory for normal use !!! Asrock must repair that now.


Posted By: McLeft
Date Posted: 13 Mar 2018 at 7:55am
Jut got J3455B biricked with 1.70. Clear CMOS/Battery removal - nothing worked.  


Posted By: marcolo88
Date Posted: 13 Mar 2018 at 8:21am
Hi,
the same model...made update (internet update from bios) and blocked at 49%
Now it doesn't work nothing...
i tried to clear cmos and battery...but i have the same problem (when i switch on, i don't have video signal, but disk and fan works.

I try to keep remove cmos for 4 hours how some guide said ... but i think it will not work!



Posted By: Envio
Date Posted: 13 Mar 2018 at 1:34pm
After 10 hours of clear BIOS and battery removed, no succes in starting anything...
I wish someone from Asrock tech support tell what to do with a less than 10 hours usage. A sucessfull BIOS update = failed BIOS update.


Posted By: wardog
Date Posted: 13 Mar 2018 at 1:45pm
This is a User Supported Forum.

Please Contact Tech Support at:
https://event.asrock.com/tsd.asp" rel="nofollow - https://event.asrock.com/tsd.asp



Posted By: Feelgood
Date Posted: 13 Mar 2018 at 4:03pm
" rel="nofollow - I wish i read this tread before update. Mine J4205-ITX is bricked also after update to 1.60.
Successfully updated to 1.50 via Windows and than updated to 1.60 via Windows. After reboot the board is dead / bricked. I hope someone can find solution for this. 
How can they not test these things before releasing BIOS???


Posted By: marcolo88
Date Posted: 13 Mar 2018 at 4:03pm
I tried too but nothings appened too.

My was update from 1.30 to 1.40

I wrote to tech support.


Posted By: Stefan75
Date Posted: 13 Mar 2018 at 4:06pm
" rel="nofollow - What's the benefit if I contact tech support?
Don't they read their own forum?

My board is dead, it doesn't boot.

The only technical option I can imagine is:
- flash by JTAG ??
- solder another flash chip (8pin chip with P1.10 tag)

The only logical option:
- return to seller (I hope they can send it back to ASRock for a refund)



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Posted By: McLeft
Date Posted: 13 Mar 2018 at 11:24pm
" rel="nofollow - By they way could anyone share a working BIOS dump for J3455B-itx, please? 


Posted By: McLeft
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2018 at 6:20pm
They removed DOS/Windows version of BIOS from their site. Nice.

Tech support answer was:
Contact local dealer, or flash binary (instant flash with programmer).


Posted By: Envio
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2018 at 4:15pm
Dear Customer,

Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused you.
Thanks for contacting ASRock.
We provide some suggestions to you for verify. 
1. Please refer to the user manual to clear CMOS.
2. Install only single stick memory on each DIMM slot by turns(A1/A2).

If still cannot get the post, it may not update the BIOS properly.
Please contact local dealer to help yo flash the BIOS by programmer.

Best Regards,

ASRock TSD


Posted By: Manics
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2018 at 12:49am
" rel="nofollow - Envio, clearly, what you have suggested is not going to work as it is evident from others that BIOS 1.60 has severely damaged the board! Please read the entire thread! I have one such board that is out of warranty but damaged by ASRock's ineptitude. What will you or ASRock do about it? In fact, what shall the customers do about it? Class action lawsuit?

Quite frankly, I find this downright unbelievable how ASRock have not tested the update. First ever motherboard in 30 years to have been broken due to BIOS update!


Posted By: Xaltar
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2018 at 1:28am
" rel="nofollow - Manics, I believe Envio was simply quoting a response they received from Tech Support.

I will pass this information on to my contacts at ASRock. I am sure they are aware of the issue but it does not hurt to provide them with additional information. 

I have to wonder if this is a widespread issue or a problem with a particular set of hardware configurations. I can assure you, BIOS updates are thoroughly tested so when something like this happens there is usually another factor at play. 

I know you guys are all angry (certainly understandable) but could you please share your system specifications, RAM model number, add in cards etc? If there is a common thread between you it will help tremendously in identifying where things went wrong. These things happen and it is most frustrating when you find yourself on the receiving end.

In addition, if you have not already please open support tickets with ASRock. If your board is still under warranty go ahead and RMA. If not ASRock may be able to assist you further (they are usually very good with issues like this). If you do open a ticket, please link this thread in your ticket. 


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Posted By: McLeft
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2018 at 4:39am
Managed to fix the board with cheap CH341A programmer (accompanied with soic8 clip and 1.8v level converter).
Flashed 1.70 binary with no problems. No soldering required. Board came back to life! " :)


Posted By: Xaltar
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2018 at 6:24am
Originally posted by McLeft McLeft wrote:

Managed to fix the board with cheap CH341A programmer (accompanied with soic8 clip and 1.8v level converter).
Flashed 1.70 binary with no problems. No soldering required. Board came back to life! " :)

Fantastic! That is great to hear and thanks for letting us know Thumbs Up

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Posted By: Feelgood
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2018 at 3:36pm
" rel="nofollow - could you please send the link to the programmer? 


Posted By: Xaltar
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2018 at 5:55pm
Quick google search:

https://www.banggood.com/CH341A-24-25-Series-EEPROM-Flash-BIOS-DVD-USB-Programmer-p-929338.html" rel="nofollow - https://www.banggood.com/CH341A-24-25-Series-EEPROM-Flash-BIOS-DVD-USB-Programmer-p-929338.html

You will also need the soic8 clip and 1.8v level converter, they seem to be commonly purchased together on bangood. 

Good luck.


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Posted By: McLeft
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2018 at 7:08pm
Exactlly.

But i got a newer one - The Black Edition )
Programmer - http://www.banggood.com/USB-Programmer-CH341A-Series-24-EEPROM-BIOS-LCD-Writer-25-SPI-Flash-p-1008191.html" rel="nofollow - link
1.8v adapter - http://www.banggood.com/3pcs-1_8V-Adapter-For-Iphone-Or-Motherboard-SPI-Flash-SOP8-DIP8-W25-MX25-Use-On-Programmers-p-1166789.html" rel="nofollow - link
soic8 clip - http://www.banggood.com/8-Pin-1_27mm-Pitch-SOIC8-SOP8-Flash-Burning-Chip-IC-Test-Clip-Programmer-With-2pcs-Power-Module-p-1179974.html" rel="nofollow - link

Procedure is similar to one described http://pharscape.org/techblog/chuwi-hi8-bios-flashing-what-to-do-when-usb-otg-is-not-working-and-windows-10-wont-boot/" rel="nofollow - here

Except: 

Instead of unsoldering battery - you have  just disconnect power and remove li-on battery.

Step 4 - I didn't use auto-detect feature (some ppl say it may be not safe)  - used a dropdown lists to select chip by name. (J3455B uses type "25SPI flash" Windond W25Q64FW chip, probably other boards use the same one)

Steps 7,8,9  - can be replaced with clicking "Auto" button.


Posted By: Xaltar
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2018 at 7:37pm
Thanks for the added information McLeft Thumbs Up

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Posted By: Manics
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2018 at 10:15pm
Originally posted by Xaltar Xaltar wrote:

" rel="nofollow - Manics, I believe Envio was simply quoting a response they received from Tech Support.

I will pass this information on to my contacts at ASRock. I am sure they are aware of the issue but it does not hurt to provide them with additional information. 

I have to wonder if this is a widespread issue or a problem with a particular set of hardware configurations. I can assure you, BIOS updates are thoroughly tested so when something like this happens there is usually another factor at play. 

I know you guys are all angry (certainly understandable) but could you please share your system specifications, RAM model number, add in cards etc? If there is a common thread between you it will help tremendously in identifying where things went wrong. These things happen and it is most frustrating when you find yourself on the receiving end.

In addition, if you have not already please open support tickets with ASRock. If your board is still under warranty go ahead and RMA. If not ASRock may be able to assist you further (they are usually very good with issues like this). If you do open a ticket, please link this thread in your ticket. 


Firstly, my apologies to Envio. Regarding my system specs, I am using J4205-ITX/M/ASRK and 2 sticks of Kingston kcp3l16sd8/8 DDR3 SODIMM (16 GB in total). Also connected is an extra ASMedia SATA controller on the PCI E slot to give me extra SATA ports.



Posted By: Manics
Date Posted: 17 Mar 2018 at 7:10pm
" rel="nofollow - By the way, why are the problematic BIOS updates still available for download? Surely, they should be rescinded to avoid damaging more boards!


Posted By: McLeft
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2018 at 3:55am
Originally posted by Manics Manics wrote:

" rel="nofollow - By the way, why are the problematic BIOS updates still available for download? Surely, they should be rescinded to avoid damaging more boards!
Actually they removed Win/DOS versions. Just "instant FLash" versions are left.


Posted By: Manics
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2018 at 9:53am
Originally posted by McLeft McLeft wrote:

Originally posted by Manics Manics wrote:

" rel="nofollow - By the way, why are the problematic BIOS updates still available for download? Surely, they should be rescinded to avoid damaging more boards!
Actually they removed Win/DOS versions. Just "instant FLash" versions are left.

So it has. Perhaps this suggests hardware configuration isn't the issue, so I have to ask the question again - had the ASRock engineers actually tested this properly prior to making the updates available?

Even though the Instant Flash update v.1.60 is available, I still cannot trust it and quite frankly, I cannot trust ASRock to get anything right, after this debacle! Unfortunately, it seems ASRock are unique in being the only OEM of these low-powered Apollo Lake boards and I bought one due to their low-power consumption. But my trust in ASRock is gone and I would rather be without this and purchase higher-powered i3/i5/i7 manufactured by another brand.


Posted By: McLeft
Date Posted: 20 Mar 2018 at 1:24pm
Now they removed new firmware at all. 


Posted By: Xaltar
Date Posted: 20 Mar 2018 at 2:06pm
This update likely had something to do with the security holes that were plastered all over the web lately. Intel pulled the first "fix" for stability issues. I am willing to bet they put little to no effort into the firmware updates for the cut down SoC based systems. 

That said, the testing was clearly not adequate and ASRock will doubtless be more thorough moving forward. I would imagine they trusted the update provided by intel rather than testing it as thoroughly as they should have. Intel are not usually know for releasing board bricking UEFI microcode. ASRock is a small manufacturer that does a hell of a lot with a relatively small staff and infrastructure, they make mistakes the same as every other manufacturer. The one thing I have always liked about ASRock however is how far they are willing to go to make things right for the end user. I recommend all of you effected by this issue contact ASRock and explain your situation, I am sure they will be more than happy to try and make things right for you.


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Posted By: Kaine
Date Posted: 21 Mar 2018 at 7:09pm
Bios 1.5 deleted too...
My motherboard sended to Asrock, 2-3 week waiting now. Want see bios after.


Posted By: Stefan75
Date Posted: 22 Mar 2018 at 1:47am
Originally posted by McLeft McLeft wrote:

Managed to fix the board with cheap CH341A programmer (accompanied with soic8 clip and 1.8v level converter).
Flashed 1.70 binary with no problems. No soldering required. Board came back to life! " :)

Ordered the CH341A + SOIC8 Clip + 1.8V Adapter set.
Thanks for the tip !


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Posted By: KOrschan
Date Posted: 24 Mar 2018 at 3:09am
" rel="nofollow - Well, Version 1.50 and 1.60 are still available for download, but not listed:

1.50
ftp://europe.asrock.com/BIOS/CPU/J3455-ITX(1.50)ROM.zip

1.60
ftp://europe.asrock.com/BIOS/CPU/J3455-ITX(1.60)ROM.zip

Has anyone who successfully installed 1.60 any HDMI issues or something?


Posted By: Manics
Date Posted: 24 Mar 2018 at 8:53pm
Originally posted by Xaltar Xaltar wrote:

This update likely had something to do with the security holes that were plastered all over the web lately. Intel pulled the first "fix" for stability issues. I am willing to bet they put little to no effort into the firmware updates for the cut down SoC based systems. 

That said, the testing was clearly not adequate and ASRock will doubtless be more thorough moving forward. I would imagine they trusted the update provided by intel rather than testing it as thoroughly as they should have. Intel are not usually know for releasing board bricking UEFI microcode. ASRock is a small manufacturer that does a hell of a lot with a relatively small staff and infrastructure, they make mistakes the same as every other manufacturer. The one thing I have always liked about ASRock however is how far they are willing to go to make things right for the end user. I recommend all of you effected by this issue contact ASRock and explain your situation, I am sure they will be more than happy to try and make things right for you.

Yes, ASRock do make mistakes like any other manufacturer but this particular mistake should never have occurred. Something as potentially damaging as a faulty BIOS update requires extensive testing and I don't believe ASRock have tested correctly - if at all! In my 30 years experience of using PCs and other devices that require firmware updates, this is the first time I have experienced damage to my equipment due to faulty firmware and I blame it on ASRock's negligence. Having fewer staff than other OEMs is no excuse - we are all aware of the potential issues caused by incorrect firmware and the staff are required to thoroughly test the firmware.

My initial reaction was to contact ASRock but somehow, my message was relayed to ASRock in UK, although I am based in Hong Kong. The reply I was given was that they would RMA the board but I was required to meet the costs for sending and receiving the board! For a company that damaged my board due to their ineptitude, I was even more angered at their response! I decided to take the board to an ASRock agent, Felton Distribution, in Hong Kong who offered to return it for repairs at no cost to me and also loaned me a J3455-ITX board in the meanwhile.

While I have no evidence of this, my own perception is of lazy ASRock staff who never even bothered to try the firmware, and for this reason, I have lost trust with ASRock - no matter how feature-rich their motherboards are. Gigabyte's imminent Gemini Lake boards look interesting and I would like to see others releasing such low-powered SoC systems as I don't want my choice to be restricted to ASRock only.


Posted By: Stefan75
Date Posted: 27 Mar 2018 at 5:06pm
Originally posted by McLeft McLeft wrote:

Step 4 - I didn't use auto-detect feature (some ppl say it may be not safe)  - used a dropdown lists to select chip by name. (J3455B uses type "25SPI flash" Windond W25Q64FW chip, probably other boards use the same one)

The autodetect worked fine with my J3455-ITX, it found the same Winbond chip.
Flashing seemed to work, will try it out soon.

update... board ok again.. now on newest 1.60


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Posted By: Kaine
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2018 at 6:19pm
" rel="nofollow - Good news, my motherboard bricked by bios 1.6 is exchange for new one.

Can know if last bios on Asrock is ok for update ?
Visibly 1.5 and 1.6 are deleted. Now I hesitate a little to update. The major problem is that the hdmi version must be done through this (as well as the support of the ram).


Posted By: Envio
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2018 at 1:19am
" rel="nofollow - My bricked motherboard also got exchanged with a new one.
But i have the same problem as before. In Windows 10 and in BIOS my mouse is lagging. Switched the mouse but the result is the same. Does anybody else have the same problem?

My configuration is:
BIOS Version: 1.3
Memory: Corsair 8Gb, CMSO8GX3M1A1600C11
HDD: Kingston A400, 240GB, 2.5", SATA III,SATA
OS: Windows 10 64-bit

Thank you!


Posted By: McLeft
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2018 at 6:05am
>>In Windows 10 and in BIOS my mouse is lagging.

I have pair of J3455Bs  (one 1.30, other is 1.70) No  problems with mouse in win10. BIOS screen freezes sometimes for couple seconds.


Posted By: Kaine
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2018 at 2:27pm
Mouse freezing is fixed for my at bios 1.4 or 1.5 on my previous J4205-itx and in same time permise me to use normal ram frequency 1600 to 1800 if i remenber well.


Posted By: Gorbush
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2018 at 7:29pm
" rel="nofollow -
Can someone check if the newest BIOS for this Apollo Lake CPU provide microcode update (version 2E) to support protection against Spectre and Meltdown threat?

You can do this with inSpectre tool (http://www.guru3d.com/files-details/download-inspectre.html) from Guru3D or preferably SpeculationControl PowerShell script from Microsoft (https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/SpeculationControl/1.0.7).

Are you protected from BOTH?


Posted By: McLeft
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2018 at 6:09am
Originally posted by Gorbush Gorbush wrote:

" rel="nofollow -
Can someone check if the newest BIOS for this Apollo Lake CPU provide microcode update (version 2E) to support protection against Spectre and Meltdown threat?

J3455B 1.70:

System is Meltdown protected: NO!
System is Spectre protected: YES



Posted By: Gorbush
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2018 at 3:17pm
Thanks McLeft. I've got similar result.
It is very strange that BIOS update (CPU microcode) seems to protect against Meltdown. Even when Intel's employee says so: https://communities.intel.com/thread/122453" rel="nofollow - https://communities.intel.com/thread/122453 . That's why Windows doesn't activate KVAShadow protection.


Posted By: wilnel
Date Posted: 19 Apr 2018 at 7:09am
mine came pre-bricked 3 motherboards and none worked off the bat. no help from anyone in the forum or from this company..and to top that off I spent 2 months sending back and getting another one, sending back getting another one.


Posted By: gen_angry
Date Posted: 30 Apr 2018 at 5:30am
" rel="nofollow - Hello, where did you find these later BIOS images?

I have the J3455B-ITX in my HTPC and the latest BIOS I could find was 1.30 released in 2017. 

Thank you.


Posted By: McLeft
Date Posted: 30 Apr 2018 at 7:33am
Originally posted by gen_angry gen_angry wrote:

" rel="nofollow - Hello, where did you find these later BIOS images?

It can be found on theirs FTP:  ftp://asrock.cn/BIOS/CPU/" rel="nofollow - ftp://asrock.cn/BIOS/CPU/
But i would stay with 1.30


Posted By: tgellen
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2018 at 8:59pm
" rel="nofollow -
I have a J4205-ITX on 1.4 and I'm getting MCE errors in Linux and wanted to flash to 1.5 or 1.6 via Instant Update from a USB stick to see if this fixes the issue. Will it only brick if I use the Windows/DOS version. (I don't have either Windows or DOS on this board!)

Is it safe to flash 1.5 or 1.6 via Instant Update?

Cheers.


Posted By: kped
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2018 at 2:49pm
" rel="nofollow - Hello to All,

I am having some issues with my J3455B-ITX @ 1.70
It is not bricked but it will give me 5 short beeps after every restart and there will be no video output during POST. Board keeps booting normally and video resumes as soon as the windows driver is loaded. However video will not resume after sleep whenever the 5 beeps have been heard on startup. When the system is turned on after a shutdown everything works normally (i.e no beeps, video during POST and video resumes after sleep in windows). All these problems started after I updated to 1.7.

I want to downgrade to 1.3 as I had no problems with the system whatsoever back then. Instant Flash will not detect the BIOS image for 1.3 on my flash drive. I have already tested two different FAT32 formatted flash drives and I know for sure that the BIOS file is the correct one. I assume that the board does not allow BIOS downgrading for some reason.

Moreover the DOS way of updating does not work for me. The flashing process does not start after the restart for some reason.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how I could downgrade the BIOS back to 1.3?

Thank you very much in advance.

Regards,
kped.


Posted By: gen_angry
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2018 at 10:27am
" rel="nofollow - Hello again,

Is the J455B-ITX 1.70 image safe to instant-flash now? It's been a few months since this post.

Thank you.


Posted By: Mad_Max_Belarus
Date Posted: 16 Aug 2018 at 12:45am
hello! i need dump bios j3455b-itx


Posted By: Delightman
Date Posted: 22 Dec 2018 at 2:37am
HOHO!!!

Here is the BIOS for J4205 v1.80!!: https://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/J4205-ITX/?cat=Download&os=BIOS

IT WORKING! all working - memory and CPU at full speed finally without craches. updated by me through bridge BIOS v1.70. Instant Flash!

Previous version on my board is 1.40


Posted By: tgellen
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2019 at 8:47pm
After upgrading the J4205-ITX from 1.40 to 1.70 do you need to reboot before upgrading to 1.80?


Posted By: Event4101
Date Posted: 11 Jan 2019 at 4:44am
Unless explicitly told otherwise in the bios update instructions provided by ASRock, when there are more than one bios version that must be installed I will approach each bios version as a separate installation and then reboot to verify that everything is working as expected before installing the next bios version. Unfortunately the ASRock bios update instructions aren't always as detailed as they should be as illustrated by the posts made by "nickq" in the thread titled "BIOS issues on J4205-ITX", but at least in this instance the oversight didn't lead to a bricked board.

After installing each bios update I will also check any custom bios settings that I may have made to see if they remain in place. I usually find that custom bios settings will remain in place after a version update, but not always.

BIOS issues on J4205-ITX
http://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10129&title=bios-issues-on-j4205itx


Posted By: vibrena
Date Posted: 17 May 2020 at 8:02pm
Originally posted by McLeft McLeft wrote:

Exactlly.

But i got a newer one - The Black Edition )
Programmer - [URL=http://www.banggood.com/USB-Programmer-CH341A-Series-24-EEPROM-BIOS-LCD-Writer-25-SPI-Flash-p-1008191.html]link[/URL]
1.8v adapter - [URL=http://www.banggood.com/3pcs-1_8V-Adapter-For-Iphone-Or-Motherboard-SPI-Flash-SOP8-DIP8-W25-MX25-Use-On-Programmers-p-1166789.html]link[/URL]
soic8 clip - [URL=http://www.banggood.com/8-Pin-1_27mm-Pitch-SOIC8-SOP8-Flash-Burning-Chip-IC-Test-Clip-Programmer-With-2pcs-Power-Module-p-1179974.html]link[/URL]

Procedure is similar to one described [URL=http://pharscape.org/techblog/chuwi-hi8-bios-flashing-what-to-do-when-usb-otg-is-not-working-and-windows-10-wont-boot/]here[/URL]

Except:?

Instead of unsoldering battery - you have? just disconnect power and remove li-on battery.

Step 4 - I didn't use auto-detect feature (some ppl say it may be not safe)? - used a dropdown lists to select chip by name. (J3455B uses type "25SPI flash" Windond W25Q64FW chip, probably other boards use the same one)

Steps 7,8,9? - can be replaced with clicking "Auto" button.




Posted By: vibrena
Date Posted: 17 May 2020 at 8:13pm
good morning,
I have an asrock j3455 motherboard which at startup on PC has a black screen and no indication of the keys..F2..DEL..F11 ... etc. I tried several times to reset the Bios with the jumper and I removed the button battery: I fail and I think it is corrupt. I would like to try to flash, but on banggood I can't find 1.8 adapter, can you tell me? is there a manual or video guide? software and drivers?
thank you please help me


Posted By: McLeft
Date Posted: 17 May 2020 at 9:29pm
There is what you need: EEPROM Programmer, 1.8v Adapter(Converter), SOIC8/SOP8 clip.

Banggood:
Programmer bandle: EEPROM Programmer bundle:
https://www.banggood.com/CH341A-24-25-Series-EEPROM-Flash-BIOS-USB-Programmer-SOIC8-SOP8-Clip-Adapter-Module-p-1353168.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=CN

1.8v Adapter (Converter)
https://www.banggood.com/3pcs-1_8V-Converter-SPI-Flash-SOP8-DIP8-Conversion-Motherboard-MX25-W25-Module-Adapter-Board-p-1647748.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=CN

SOIC8/SOP8 Clip:
https://www.banggood.com/8-Pin-1_27mm-Pitch-SOIC8-SOP8-Flash-Burning-Chip-IC-Test-Clip-Programmer-With-2pcs-Power-Module-p-1179974.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=CN

Aliexpress:

Complete bandle: https://aliexpress.ru/item/4000087352608.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.2e883049BZMHxE&algo_pvid=e4dd5537-62e6-4d5c-b31e-b92ed186440b&algo_expid=e4dd5537-62e6-4d5c-b31e-b92ed186440b-9&btsid=0b8b158f15897220835422914ebe4f&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_


Posted By: vibrena
Date Posted: 17 May 2020 at 10:52pm
thank you very much, based on shipping times I regulate the purchase, but I kindly ask for a guide or a video to program the chip I'm not very expert to insert the pins in the right way and I would not want to create further problems


Posted By: McLeft
Date Posted: 17 May 2020 at 11:11pm
Someone's guide to re-flash tablet.
[URL=https://techtablets.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Recovering-a-Bricked-Chuwi-Hi12-caused-by-Corrupt-Bios.pdf?__cf_chl_captcha_tk__=6fa3e64bf2dcd8f73a8a9b9eeb83b6d8924a7db8-1589727851-0-AQfkO9qpy1J-UDygYSczMeWMqouGJXeB3nlzEDD42dwE2h0OSrsaI0WhypUYMR4GZuSPX32mpQ6VlkZzugES9b_1k7Y4VwaGQy8OyYo1HkhYI1M8YmRd1QoqUKL8kffoCri_dmhfsxy9WgUEKvD1N5altwT-O-YYzIWlI-cbLwPAWgeFbSC0ki78Jm_2jI-ky2QoYqJXBBgy8_PxOp5j6eZgSnvUhlCJWul0CMmbDqK49dZRoyhYqJ0_IGhZQ6d4_lktVtaagia2n8UmBWqMd3JepLw-XtcCJmJ_MaTrGGjEC6ZkH0u9mWGBlCIJwvYMCwzujIR2B4bbx1Wr2EAz_KsNIXj2vzfOhGyeakZNiIsJGt9lni6stfXcaccDhwvvHEckfdA_PnHbpIRR4KN4kbxDWlhZa6_yMzU1Ba88lwXP-Y_r3wYA-DBe9hANFgZNTa1_A6TKamRC5a0JMRVk7KDJrb6ddB9hgdsHqQLBWRXg4F18af_1O89gj5JdKQLMCg1ccWyHBogBPVym58NY-YOXOGUyodAqNLrxD1TVcbmIdXA7WkYbVds9RGPVcyokD1-zAhNQ0KRZiH_vsRQtYVkacatSLZxthBr_yha1awxC]Here[/URL]


Posted By: vibrena
Date Posted: 18 May 2020 at 12:09am
Many thanks, I'm buying this programmer because Tuesday is at my house: https: //www.amazon.it/KeeYees-SOIC8-EEPROM-CH341A-Programmer/dp/B07SNTL5V6/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1? __mk_it_IT = ?M?Ž?? & dchild = % 2B + + SOIC8 Clip + 2B + 1.8% + V + adapter & qid = 1589727803 & sr = 8-1-fkmr0
however, 1.8v Adapter (Converter) is missing because I get it in a month I'll try to find it as soon as possible


Posted By: McLeft
Date Posted: 18 May 2020 at 1:12am
Looks like there is cheaper option with converter:
https://www.amazon.it/modulo-programmatore-Ch341A-adattatore-mostrato/dp/B07QSS28T6/ref=sr_1_64?__mk_it_IT=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&dchild=1&keywords=CH341A+Programmer&qid=1589735436&sr=8-64


Posted By: vibrena
Date Posted: 18 May 2020 at 12:47pm
recklessly I made a mistake because I have already placed the previous order and now I would only need the 1.8 Adapter converter quickly for Italy
Thanks


Posted By: vibrena
Date Posted: 20 May 2020 at 7:11pm
Good morning,
the 1.8 V Adapter should arrive this week; should i download the rom where i find the rom and in what format? on the Asrock website they are in "file.30" and ".exe" format, the latter however the CH341A software says that the excess strings will be eliminated. ftp://europe.asrock.com/BIOS/CPU/J3455-ITX(1.60)ROM.zip
ftp://europe.asrock.com/BIOS/CPU/J3455-ITX(1.60)ROM.zip
do not work.
You can insert the download thanks


Posted By: vibrena
Date Posted: 22 May 2020 at 3:18pm
good morning,
can you help me in reference to the previous post?
I would be very grateful to you
good day


Posted By: vibrena
Date Posted: 26 May 2020 at 12:58am
good evening,
where can i download bios in .bin or .exe format of the j3455-itx motherboard? the bios on asrock support do not go well with the CH341A programmer. thanks



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