A2 Code Can't Get Into BIOS

[hatefly]

Hello,
Recently my son had an accident and literally a single drop of condensation fell into my top vent and fried my PSU. Nothing else got wet at all and I promptly shut down my system. I replaced my PSU (exact same model) leaving all cables in place, checking everything for correct fitting. After replacement and a cleaning everything seems to be in working order however I now am getting an A2 Q Code. System will not let me go to BIOS and when pressing F1 to enter setup I get nothing.
Please help folks, you're my only hope!

[Nate152]

Might as well flash to the latest version.

So you get display with onboard graphics?

[hatefly]

Yes I do. Tested on monitor and tv via HDMI. Ok try flashing tomorrow and see what I get. Had a little trouble finding the place to download the BIOS and a correct procedure for using the flash BIOS without being able to actually access BIOS.

[Nate152]

Here is where to get the latest bios version.

http://support.asus.com/download/options.aspx?SLanguage=en&type=1

Here is the bios flashback guide.

http://rog.asus.com/forum/showthread.php?1142-How-to-use-ASUS-ROG-USB-BIOS-Flashback

It sounds like you have a gpu problem, double check you have the pcie cables connected correctly to the psu.

[hatefly]

Thanks so much! GPU seemed fine add I got the exact same problem with the GPU installed. I got screen display either way. I'm hoping that the flash back helps.

[Nate152]

Ok let me know how it goes after the bios flash.

[hatefly]

OK, so just tried to flash a new BIOS. I wasn't sure if I needed to leave the USB drive in the slot and power up the system or not so I just left it in, just in case it needed to update something else afterwords. I powered on the system and the system turned off after maybe 2 seconds and rebooted. The system is now giving me a message that I can't completely read because of the placement on my screen. It says to insert the m5f.cap file on a HDD or USB and reset the system. If I have already done that I need to wait a moment and the sustem will restart itself. I know I have the file on the USB already so I am just leaving it alone to see if it hangs or not.

[hatefly]

OK, just restarted because the system didn't do anything for a long time. I removed the USB stick and tried a reset. Nothing. Put it in a different slot and still the same message that I cannot read completely. I am getting a different Q Code now though. Says F9 now.

[hatefly]

Tried flashing the BIOS again and same issue. F9.

[Nate152]

Sorry for the late response.

Don't start up your pc, just let the psu switch on and then do the bios flash.

[hatefly]

So you mean flash the BIOS and the system should turn on by itself? Kinda confused. Can you post an order for me by chance of steps?
Thanks!