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    ASUS U3S won't boot

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Mizuno, Oct 5, 2008.

  1. Mizuno

    Mizuno Notebook Enthusiast

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    So I received my new U3S two days ago. Today I decided to try a BIOS update, since the BIOS version the notebook came with was 206 (with 306 being the latest on the ASUS website). So, I followed the instructions in the ASUS website, but now the computer won't start! The screen stays black, I can hear the fan working lightly and the Speed, Bluetooth and Power Indicator light are on.

    So, any solutions for this? What should I do now? I will probably contact ASUS soon, but I would to hear if there is anything else I can do first.
     
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  2. ramgen

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    probably something went wrong during the BIOS update. Since you have purchased it recently contact with the ASUS guys...
     
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  3. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    Yeah, in technical terms I would say you "bricked your laptop". :)

    There are certain ways in which a notebook might be restored to working order after it was "bricked". See my BIOS guide, 2nd post (the one after the main guide) for some information. This thread may also help:
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=288858

    If all this fails, send it to ASUS. Given that you followed their instructions, you are in a sense not responsible for the damage. Although they may argue on this point...
     
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  4. Mizuno

    Mizuno Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the reply. I tried some of the methods, like having a Pen Drive with a good BIOS in it, but it doesn't seem to read the drive. I have read about resetting the CMOS, but I have no idea how to remove the bottom chassis of this notebook (I removed all the screws, but I don't know how to "pull" it away, I'm afraid that if I pull too hard I might break something). Anyone has any idea how to do this in this notebook?

    I have e-mailed ASUS about the situation, and asked if there is any crash recovery feature. I hope I hear from them soon!
     
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  5. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    Unfortunately I do not know about any disassembly guide for the U3S.

    Did you try pressing ESC, F11, etc. like the user who successfully recovered attempted on the thread I linked?
     
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  6. Mizuno

    Mizuno Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes I did. Just in case: In what format should the BIOS files be? When you download them from the ASUS website they come with the extension being the version number (like U3SAS.306). Should I change the extension to something else when trying to use the USB drive?

    Thanks!
     
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  7. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    You could remove the extension or put the extension .BIN. But without knowing what format the crash recovery tool expects (or even whether you have a crash recovery tool on this model of laptop), it's just trying blindly, really...

    Also, it's probably best if it's the only file on the USB pendrive, and in the root of the filesystem (no directories).
     
    E.B.E., Oct 5, 2008
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