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    Asrock Z77 Extreme 4 full BIOS .bin request please

    Howdy,
    The short, I have an Asrock Z77 Extreme 4 motherboard I picked up on the ebay to see if I could fix. I have some i7-3770 CPU's (all are good) and popped some DDR3 1333 memory in and get the dreaded F4 code along with the 55 code. Upon powering up, just keeps attempting to start, fan runs then restarts in a seemingly never ending loop. Cleared the CMOS multiple times, no effect. So, would like to try my new Christmas present to myself, a XGecu T48 (TL866-3G) Programmer to reprogram the IC. I assume this is a fairly popular board and hopefully someone will post the full .bin file.

    The long, I started repairing electronics as a hobby around 10 years ago and this site is one of the first that I cam to to read about failing capacitors, thank you to the host. Anyway, have repaired a lot of radios, hifi gear, test gear, etc and now have evolved to motherboard troubleshooting/repair. Have watched a bunch of vids from "Learn Electronics Repair" channel and learned a ton. He has done quite a few repairs via BIOS IC reprogramming so I am attempting to stick my toe in that repair realm.

    Evidently, one cannot just download a complete BIOS .bin file from the manufacturer, that would be too easy. So, I am humbly requesting a copy of said file so I can have a project for Christmas. I ordered a few IC's (W25Q64FVAIQ) from the interweb is case mine is bonkers and a XGecu T48 Programmer from the Amazon.

    Thanks and look forward to the input!

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    Re: Asrock Z77 Extreme 4 full BIOS .bin request please

    Originally posted by tbone8 View Post
    Evidently, one cannot just download a complete BIOS .bin file from the manufacturer, that would be too easy.
    You can.

    55 is RAM-related error btw.
    OpenBoardView — https://github.com/OpenBoardView/OpenBoardView

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      #3
      Re: Asrock Z77 Extreme 4 full BIOS .bin request please

      Code -55
      "The Memory could not be detected. Please re-install the memory and CPU. If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try using other memory modules."

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        Re: Asrock Z77 Extreme 4 full BIOS .bin request please

        Originally posted by piernov View Post
        You can.

        55 is RAM-related error btw.
        Hi, where can one download the BIOS?

        I know the 55 error is ram related, I pulled ram out of working pc, have 4 sticks, all give 55 error. In the dozens of threads I read about this similar issue, the 55 error resolved after BIOS was corrected. Will try some other DDR3 ram tomorrow hopefully that I have from other working computers.
        Thanks!

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          Re: Asrock Z77 Extreme 4 full BIOS .bin request please

          This error can also be due to the processor itself, since the memory controller is located in the processor itself or bent legs on the processor socket.

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            #6
            Re: Asrock Z77 Extreme 4 full BIOS .bin request please

            Originally posted by lotas View Post
            This error can also be due to the processor itself, since the memory controller is located in the processor itself or bent legs on the processor socket.
            Indeed, good to know. I inspected the CPU socket, no bent pins fortunately. Thanks for the post.

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              Re: Asrock Z77 Extreme 4 full BIOS .bin request please

              Originally posted by tbone8 View Post
              Hi, where can one download the BIOS?
              Manufacturer's website.
              OpenBoardView — https://github.com/OpenBoardView/OpenBoardView

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                Re: Asrock Z77 Extreme 4 full BIOS .bin request please

                Originally posted by tbone8 View Post
                Hi, where can one download the BIOS?

                I know the 55 error is ram related, I pulled ram out of working pc, have 4 sticks, all give 55 error. In the dozens of threads I read about this similar issue, the 55 error resolved after BIOS was corrected. Will try some other DDR3 ram tomorrow hopefully that I have from other working computers.
                Thanks!
                https://www.asrock.com/mb/intel/z77%20extreme4/#BIOS
                Rename Z77EXT42.90 to Z77EXT42.bin
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                  Re: Asrock Z77 Extreme 4 full BIOS .bin request please

                  Originally posted by hoaca388 View Post
                  https://www.asrock.com/mb/intel/z77%20extreme4/#BIOS
                  Rename Z77EXT42.90 to Z77EXT42.bin
                  Thanks, two questions.

                  Is this a complete BIOS or an update? In the go by thread on this site, there is no mention of Asrock systems.

                  Second, I read about the renaming file thing, I assume one needs certain software to open and reformat it to a .bin file?

                  Pardon the ignorance...

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                    Re: Asrock Z77 Extreme 4 full BIOS .bin request please

                    Originally posted by tbone8 View Post
                    Thanks, two questions.

                    Is this a complete BIOS or an update? In the go by thread on this site, there is no mention of Asrock systems.

                    Second, I read about the renaming file thing, I assume one needs certain software to open and reformat it to a .bin file?

                    Pardon the ignorance...
                    That's complete bios file.
                    Just rename on windows but you need a programmer to wite that file into your bios chip.


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                      Re: Asrock Z77 Extreme 4 full BIOS .bin request please

                      Originally posted by hoaca388 View Post
                      That's complete bios file.
                      Just rename on windows but you need a programmer to wite that file into your bios chip.
                      Ok, will give it a try. Got my programmer from the Amazon today.

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                        Re: Asrock Z77 Extreme 4 full BIOS .bin request please

                        Fiddeled with the T48 programmer this evening. Read the chip and saved a copy of the file. Right clicked on the flash file from the website, added the .BIN and used exam diff to compare both files and they are not identical. So, gotta figger out how to program the old ic with the new data and hopefully she fires up!

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                          #13
                          Re: Asrock Z77 Extreme 4 full BIOS .bin request please

                          Originally posted by tbone8 View Post
                          Fiddeled with the T48 programmer this evening. Read the chip and saved a copy of the file. Right clicked on the flash file from the website, added the .BIN and used exam diff to compare both files and they are not identical. So, gotta figger out how to program the old ic with the new data and hopefully she fires up!
                          I don't know if your backup was successful or not or just a junk file but just different versions, they have a lot of differences even though they are all virgin bios.


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                            Re: Asrock Z77 Extreme 4 full BIOS .bin request please

                            Originally posted by hoaca388 View Post
                            I don't know if your backup was successful or not or just a junk file but just different versions, they have a lot of differences even though they are all virgin bios.
                            There was a sticker on my chip with a v 2.9 label so likely it is the version I am attempting to install. Hopefully will post results soon!

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                              Re: Asrock Z77 Extreme 4 full BIOS .bin request please

                              Update! Got the new BIOS IC's from the China today. Programmed one and sure enough, the motherboard has come to life!

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                                Re: Asrock Z77 Extreme 4 full BIOS .bin request please

                                thank you

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