Slazenger Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 (edited) I've been building computers for a while for family and friends, but my system was the first I put together. For some reason, it always lags when multitasking and I had no idea why... A friend suggested I install CPUID's CPU-Z and the I realized that my bus speed is set too low. This being said, I have a Newegg.com - MSI P45 Platinum LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard (I'll never buy MSI again and never did for any of my other builds). On the bootup screen it says press delete to enter BIOS, but when I click Delete (the button it says to use on boot screen), my computer refuses to boot. After the Windows loading screen finishes, the computer crashes and begins to boot again. This time the screen for "start in safe mode, etc" comes up and the only fix for that (trust me...I've spent a lot of time working on this) is to boot in safe mode and do a system restore to a time before trying to enter BIOS. Is there something I can do to fix this? Any fixes that might allow me to enter BIOS or any alternatives? Thank you guys so much for any help! Edited May 19, 2010 by Slazenger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cr(+)sshair Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 You failed at trying to overclock, that's what happened! Revert to stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slazenger Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 You failed at trying to overclock, that's what happened! Revert to stock. Never tried to. Just popped the thing in and went from there. I was only in BIOS once, and that on first boot. =/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 my keyboard isn't recognized at bootup. i think it is to do with the USB card i am plugging in to. but may be something else. has it always been like this or just recently? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The_Monkey Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Update your BIOS and do what Crosshair said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slazenger Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 It's always been like this and I'll update and give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetiredTacos Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 The CPU speed is down because you have the power saving features enabled in the bios (enabled by default) Off the top of my head there are about 4 (for i7) that change your these settings (speedstep is the main one) . It adjust voltage/multiplier/bus bus X multi = clock speed First steps I'd take. 1. Reinstall windows 2. Update bios Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Red Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Update bios, if that doesnt work (possibly because u cant get INTO bios) flash it. There are multiple ways, i suggest you look up what your mobo recommends. The most usual way is, turn off computer, turn off PSU, then disconnect battery from mobo for 30 secs. reconnect and try again. Also there is a jumper. Im running a P5n-d and for me i disconnect the battery, move the clear bios jumoer, move it back, and reconnect. try that. GL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The_Monkey Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Update bios, if that doesnt work (possibly because u cant get INTO bios) flash it. There are multiple ways, i suggest you look up what your mobo recommends. The most usual way is, turn off computer, turn off PSU, then disconnect battery from mobo for 30 secs. reconnect and try again. Also there is a jumper. Im running a P5n-d and for me i disconnect the battery, move the clear bios jumoer, move it back, and reconnect. try that. GL! Wow...just wow... You took an idea and moved it in the wrong direction. I think what you are trying to say is "reset your bios". In which case, I would suggest against EVER trying to remove the CR2032 battery from the motherboard. If you are not careful, you could easily bust your board. There should be a jumper close to the CMOS battery. Use the jumper to reset the BIOS. Updating and flashing are interchangeable terms for updating your BIOS. Being that the CMOS that stores your BIOS is an IC, it must be flashed/burned/updated with machine code. Hence the terminology. However, your CMOS has two parts to it, the volatile information (your settings), and the actual software/code used to operate your system. Interupting power to the CMOS merely clears the data from the volatile part of your CMOS, and as such "resets" your BIOS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slazenger Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 (edited) Good to go. MSI's support site is trash, half of their links don't work. Their tech support number was incorrect too, so I googled until I found it. Then I spoke to an Indian who sounded half asleep and had to manually install the update because their autoupdater wouldn't function. But I'm at the correct clock speed now. It's also allowing me to enter BIOS now without crashing. Thanks for the quick responses guys. =] Most of your computer-saavy people know this, but for everyone else...stay away from MSI if possible. Been a huge hassle with this and another issue I had prior. Edited May 19, 2010 by Slazenger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bort Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 my keyboard isn't recognized at bootup. i think it is to do with the USB card i am plugging in to. but may be something else. has it always been like this or just recently? mine does that too sometimes. that's why i have an old PS/2 keyboard in my closet for such occasions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bort Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 (edited) i got same prob as OP too. What do? EDIT: Oh, the multiplier... nevermind:oo: Edited May 19, 2010 by bort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animeking503 Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Most of your computer-saavy people know this, but for everyone else...stay away from MSI if possible. Been a huge hassle with this and another issue I had prior. This is why I only build desktops with Asus or Gigabyte motherboards. I had a MSI board once and had the same issues as you Slaz. I just broke it over my knee and upgraded my motherboard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracefail<3 Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 This thread doesn't end.. I needs help. Suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetiredTacos Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 ^^^ OWNED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkplanner Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Wow, how many people have this problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracefail<3 Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 (edited) Fix my shiz. EDIT: I reset my BIOS to Factory settings and the problem still stands. HELP PLOX. Edited May 22, 2010 by Gracefail<3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.