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    Bios loop..

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by Feerce, Sep 5, 2015.

  1. Feerce

    Feerce Newbie

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    Hi Guys,

    So I've been using my Samsung NP530U3B for some time now.
    Recently I installed Windows 10 and installed all advised upgrades/updates (including a BIOS update).
    Yesterday I turned on my laptop and it immediately began restarting after showing the BIOS screen.
    I can't access BIOS settings or startup options by using any keys, the keyboard seems completely disabled.

    I've already created a bootable Windows 10 USB and tried any option it give me, without any results sadly.
    The HDD had already been formatted, but the problem persists, which gives me the idea the BIOS has been corrupted.

    Can anybody help me fix/reflash the BIOS using the command prompt on the bootable USB?

    Thx.
     
    Feerce, Sep 5, 2015
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  2. Dannemand

    Dannemand Decidedly Moderate Super Moderator

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    Hi Feerce, welcome to NBR.

    If the F-keys do not work during boot (such as F2 to enter BIOS) then it would indeed seem like your BIOS has been corrupted (or rather the NVRAM it uses to store information).

    There is a solution, using the BIOS flashing utility to clear that corrupted NVRAM. It requires that you are able to boot some form of Windows, which is often the tricky part. But it sounds like you are able to boot a USB, which is great.

    The thread here specifically covers this. There is a summary in post #7, but you should study the entire thread carefully. Another recent case (with a successful outcome) is described here.

    Be prepared to study and follow steps exactly. Keep in mind that if your NVRAM is corrupted and you cannot enter BIOS, you are just one wrong step from a bricked laptop.
     
    Dannemand, Sep 6, 2015
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