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    P6831FX BIOS Update caused Vista to BSOD on loading.

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by Devryn, Oct 19, 2008.

  1. Devryn

    Devryn Notebook Geek

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    So I installed the 12/07 Bios update on my laptop via the ISO image, and now Vista crashes at the initial loading/splash screen. The bars go across maybe a quarter of the way then a BSOD that's way to fast to read pops up. ***? Anyone else have this issue?
     
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  2. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    Tried safe mode/Last know good config.. ??

    What is the STOP error code shown on the BSOD ? (Try capturing a video if you can't read it)
     
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    Is your BIOS set to RAID or AHCI or IDE? And, make sure that matches how Vista sees your hard drives.
     
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    Have you loaded the default values in the BIOS since updating, as you should after any BIOS update, and then set your required options?
     
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    I have a strong feeling this is the issue. Either that or I have a UTI.
     
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    That was it. Had to change to compatibility from AHCI and it worked like a charm. Thanks for the help.
     
    Devryn, Oct 19, 2008
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