Will Damage BIOS cause BSOD?

[micketkeong]

Hi, this few days I was having a lot BSOD, I tried everything but still having BSOD, the last BIOS I was using is Rampage IV Extreme BIOS 4102, I try USB flashback my BIOS to Rampage IV Extreme BIOS 4701 and don't have a single BSOD (maybe will), I want to ask will damage BIOS cause BSOD? :confused: Thanks

[chrsplmr]

micketkeong .. I would reflash the bios from a fresh download first of all if you have any doubts about the bio being corrupt.

That said.
Most bsod are memory related.
When you flashed 'that' bios did you first set the running bios to default ?
Did you completely reset any overclocks and all settings ?
And don't forget the second set of memory running. DDR5 .. I always
update and/or install gpu drivers. To be on the safe side.

Lastly. Why did you 'update' your bios? Were you having issue ?
If all else fails and issues continue I would simply reflash to the
bios that was giving you no issue.
[with all the hardware combinations available and the differences
between memory (even the exact same kits, different manuf. run)
cpu's ... etc. A bios that is drastically needed for one, could be
a nightmare for the next guy.]

There could be other issues beyond the bios change. Please, Keep us posted. .c.

[micketkeong]

Hi, after I reflash to newer version, the BSOD gone, I really dont know what happen

[HiVizMan]

Yes it can. It is very possible that your BIOS update could have been corrupted. But more likely is that your hardware configuration did not like the newer bios. You see newer bios's actually are designed to fix issues for other users. So that means a working system that does not need any changes or fixes might get broken. It is one of the reasons we do not suggest update bios each time there is a new release.

[Arne_Saknussemm]

I'd also say that a corrupted OS can give a lot of BSODs...if your on Win 8 particularly...a few BSODs from something can leave the OS very flaky. The latest BIOSes have been more aimed at 4xxx series CPUs....and the RAM timings etc can end up different to earlier BIOSes.

Maybe download a fresh copy of a known working BIOS like the one you were on 4102 (I presume it worked well for a while) and reflash with that..or stick as you are if the new BIOS gives you no problems. You have another BIOS chip on the board too....did you try switching to that?

[micketkeong]

I agreed with you, I install Window 8.1 and the OS work ok, but all of a sudden I getting BSOD and RSOD, i get so angry and reinstall back Window 7, the BSOD gone

[Arne_Saknussemm]

Hmm annoying....hope the reinstall settles things down 🙂

[micketkeong]

Hi, thanks for help, hope those BSOD gone:D

[chrsplmr]

Corrupt bios can be a pain .. great news. Keep 'us' Posted. Don't hesitate to 'whistle'. .c.

[micketkeong]

Hi, so the BSOD come back to hunt me again...