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    unable to flash updated bios; Gigabyte Z170N Gaming 5

    thanks! i missed your post (i never got that subscription email). but i came to the same conclusion as well.
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    unable to flash updated bios; Gigabyte Z170N Gaming 5

    SOLVED: Looking over the BIOS setting, there was an obscure option: "Intel BIOS guard" which i found to be enabled. After disabling it, I was able to flash the new BIOS with Q-Flash. This feature is such a random setting to have honestly. And in no documentation is one reminded to disable it...
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    unable to flash updated bios; Gigabyte Z170N Gaming 5

    i'm using the correct board revision, 1.0. i guess what i could try is resetting the BIOS to default settings. as for corrupt BIOS, interesting that you mention that. sometime last year, soon after i first installed the system, i had an issue with the BIOS flash to the F4 bios. but ultimately...
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    unable to flash updated bios; Gigabyte Z170N Gaming 5

    i also tried flashing in the pre-boot/BIOS environment using Q-Flash, but that did not work either. should i try sequential flashing using older versions? i also made sure to suspend bitlocker because i've had an issue before with having to re-enter the recovery key after a BIOS flash.
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    unable to flash updated bios; Gigabyte Z170N Gaming 5

    I currently have the F4 BIOS installed. i am looking to update the bios, which is now at version F23a. I've tried using both @Bios (allows for flashing in Windows) and Q-Flash (within BIOS itself) to no avail. with @Bios, i simply get a failed error message during the flash. with Q-flash, it...
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    Controlling Desktop Remotely on Startup

    if you have access to computer's BIOS settings and if it is supported/available in the bios, you can probably have the computer wake on via timer/alarm if you're unable to do so using Wake-on-lan. then of course, once you have the machine turned , you have the plethora of remote access options...
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    bad bios flash? no post - GA170N Gaming 5

    Yes, i was quite elated that I didn't have to disassemble the entire system and deal with shipping, waiting, and reinstalling. And of course it was satisfying to solve a problem. I suspect that the default settings for the f5 revision may not have allowed the systemto boot/post
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    bad bios flash? no post - GA170N Gaming 5

    thanks Kenmitch. i was able to boot by clearing the cmos. this motherboard has the battery glued onto a separate battery terminal connector. i couldn't loosen the connector due to tight space i'm working in so i manually cleared the CMOS by shorting the clear CMOS jumper as mentioned above...
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    bad bios flash? no post - GA170N Gaming 5

    thanks for the advice. it was late last night so i haven't had a chance to open up my case yet (it's a cramped itx case so didn't want to open it up so late). but i'll probably try to reset the CMOS or use method #3 above in the tutorial above to get the backup bios to load. it's kind of useless...
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    bad bios flash? no post - GA170N Gaming 5

    i didn't catch that. but my motherboard is definitely rev 1.0.
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    bad bios flash? no post - GA170N Gaming 5

    i normally don't use the Windows utilities to flash my bios, but i had been unable to access the bios due to the Ultra Fastboot option and so used the Gigabyte App Center earlier to disable it. using the Gigabyte App Center, i was notified that there was a new F5 BIOS revision listed for my...
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    moving storage space to new install; WS2012E to Win8

    old post...i honestly don;t remember what i did since it was so long ago. however, i think i rebuilt it from scratch since it wasnt too much data and i wasn't sure as i never got a reply to this thread. but i've since abandoned Windows storages spaces and moved to FlexRaid as my storage pool...
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    suitable upgrade from HD6850? would CPU (Phenom II X4) be a big bottlenecK?

    yeah, i think that's going to be the avenue that i ultimately choose. i was hoping to drag out the upgrade with a new GPU but i think i'll do a platform upgrade (Haswell i7, H97 ITX) later this year. however, this R9 is still going back as it's not helping much now and then i'll see later what...
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    suitable upgrade from HD6850? would CPU (Phenom II X4) be a big bottlenecK?

    I went ahead and ordered and installed a R9 270. Performance is great and an improvement with everything turned up. But I was rather disappointed with the Steam streaming performance as I did not really see any significant improvements. After digging around on the Steam forums, now I know why...
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    can't install windows 8.1 on SSD; (but can install on HDD just fine..)

    thanks for the help. i tried the Corsair update tool before, and it told me i had no new firmware updates. but looking on the Corsair forums, there was a v2.4, which is more recent than the 2.0 firmware i was running. however, even after this upgrade i was not able to install on the SSD. and i...
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    can't install windows 8.1 on SSD; (but can install on HDD just fine..)

    i've been troubleshooting this problem for the last 1.5 days now and have no idea anymore... i just bought a Zotac CI 520 nano pc (think NUC, but passively cooled. for use as an HTPC to downsize from a mATX sized system (Lian Li A05NB). i took the SSD from that previous system, a Corsair F60...
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    suitable upgrade from HD6850? would CPU (Phenom II X4) be a big bottlenecK?

    thanks, that's reassuring to hear. my current platform is dead in the water, but i'm thinking i may get something new to hold me over and then migrate it to a new system. i just need to wait for some funds and a decent deal to come around. btw i love the forums badge/avatar! i was just...
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    suitable upgrade from HD6850? would CPU (Phenom II X4) be a big bottlenecK?

    hmm. interesting. i had not really researched or read much about AMD and its Mantle API as I have been looking to move towards nvidia since i felt that always had better support (eg. Physx, CUDA, linux drivers, etc). I'm not too sure if the games I play support mantle. So you would suggest an...
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    suitable upgrade from HD6850? would CPU (Phenom II X4) be a big bottlenecK?

    i haven't made a new system or performed a real upgrade for the longest time in recent memory (about 3 years). honestly, i've been satisfied with what i have since i don't really game that much anymore due to real-life/work obligations (yet i'm still lured by all those Steam sales!!). i'm also...
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    opinions on soundbase/soundbox (eg. Bose Solo) vs soundbar?

    hmm...i don't have much technical audio knowledge. i guess i may just have to shelf/trash my soundscience speakers then if i can't get a replacement rather than try to find suitable bookshelf speakers to connect. i only own one Bose product: the QC-15 noise canceling headset, which as i...
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    Win8 Storage Spaces/Pool: hard drive failure, recover data?

    i just wanted to provide a quick update and some closure: I scanned the faulty drive (and others as well) with R-Studio but was unable to find anything recoverable. I decided to start anew. I purchased a total of 4x 3TB WD Red drives. I'm still using Windows 8, but I discovered a great...
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    opinions on soundbase/soundbox (eg. Bose Solo) vs soundbar?

    I currently have a 42" Toshiba LCD TV that is connected to Antec Soundscience Rockus 2.1 speakers via optical input. I'm no audiophile and neither have the space (live in an apartment), dedication, nor budget to get a full 5.1/7.1 setup with a receiver etc. I've thus far been pretty happy with...
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    Win8 Storage Spaces/Pool: hard drive failure, recover data?

    i realize the faults with lack of redundancy in my data storage model. i narrowed this down to a hardware issue with one of the drives as the storage spaces manager shows that it cannot initialize one of the drives. with that particular drive plugged in, it shows up in the bios settings, and...
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    Win8 Storage Spaces/Pool: hard drive failure, recover data?

    thanks for the tips. i'm looking to get R-studio for data recovery as there have been some posts regarding recovering data specifically from storage pools but i'll look into other software as well and other linux distros. but i think i may just settle on Win8, but simply use individual...
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    Win8 Storage Spaces/Pool: hard drive failure, recover data?

    I've been running a simple server as networked storage for keeping media (for XBMC and subsonic) as well as downloading new content (Sabnzbd and Sickbeard), and backup (FTP) using a Windows 8.1 system and its Storage Spaces feature to create a storage pool. This system had previously been a...
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    moving storage space to new install; WS2012E to Win8

    I had installed Windows Server 2012 Essentials to replace my existing WHSv1 setup. However, I find WHS2012 essentials to be much more than I need. I really just need a file server and some simple backup options. I went from WHSv1 to WHS2012E because of the storage pool feature (which is similar...
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    Windows Server 2012 Essentials is RTM.

    I'm very excited about this product as I'm looking to migrate from WHS v1. Would it be possible to use a license key from Server 2012 Standard for use with Essentials? ie. essentially downgrading. I got a key for Server 2012 Standard via MSDNAA/Dreamspark, but think that Essentials would be a...
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    Gaming mouse MX518 again or?

    i've been using a G5 laser mouse since 2006; first the one thumb button variant and then the two thumb button variant. i don;t think they still make it, but seems like the G500 has replaced it. not to thread-jack, but i now need a wireless mouse (been using a M705 temporarily, but not really...
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    new WD green EARS drive in WHS; dead drive?

    I RMA'ed the nonfunctional drive today; hopefully the replacement has no issues. this time i'll be sure to run WD's extended test first. the other drive i had, and which the WHS is now running off of, passed the test and has been doing ok w/ the file transfers i've made over the weekend. I...
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    new WD green EARS drive in WHS; dead drive?

    i think the samsung F4 drives are also advanced format, which seems to be a hassle at least in the case of using WHSv1. but i think i'll rma the bad drive through newegg due to the restocking fee/rebate issues above. it's just kinda scary as i've gone years w/o any HDD issues.
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    new WD green EARS drive in WHS; dead drive?

    I recently bought 2x2TB WD Green EARS drives from newegg and put together a WHS box. Had to do a bit of research as I didn't really know much about these new advanced format drives. I followed the advice here...
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    new SSD; move MBR from old HDD to it?

    i tried the repair install option on the Win7 dvd, however, it didn't find the old OS. in the end, i reinstalled again. getting used to it now that it's the third time in the past 4 days. not only was i concerned w/ the time of reinstalling everything, i was also concerned about the needless...
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    First Build with an SDD...Some General Questions

    yes unplug your HDD. i didnt during my install and the MBR still resides on the old HDD. and i'm looking at my third reinstall
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    new SSD; move MBR from old HDD to it?

    I installed a new Intel X25-M 120gb into my system to use as a boot drive. I originally wanted to clone my existing Win7 partition to it, but w/ alignment issues and such i started with a fresh install. during the new installation of Win7, i failed to unplug/remove my existing HDD, so now I...
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    Intel provides a migration manager for SSD

    i picked up the 120gb Intel SSD from newegg during the recent BF sale. this migration manager software only allows for cloning of disks that are smaller than the new SSD. i think that's kind of useless especially when HHD are so much larger than current SSD's. i have a 300 gb HHD that comprises...
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    Intel provides a migration manager for SSD

    can anyone confirm if this works w/ other brands of SSD's? i'm tempted to get an SSD, but don't want to spend half a day reinstalling software and adjusting settings. (i'm quite happy w/ my very stable win7 build which was just installed in late Jan 2010)
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    Intel provides a migration manager for SSD

    it's probably to save time w/ having to reinstall software, set prefs, ect. which is the most annoying part...
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    Where to get board shorts / swimming trunks...

    quicksilver? they're a surf/boarding clothing brand. you're probably having some trouble at the regular stores right now as it isn't really that season yet. so selection is limited
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    Anyone shave with a straight razor?

    if you're referring to the single blade razor commonly seen at the barber, then no. i feel that they;re more of a hassle than your average safety razor. wait for sales/deals and get your razor and blades that way. also, i've also been using disposables for awhile and they're actually pretty...
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    rant: Fedex customer service is not reachable now?

    I called Fedex customer service at 11:15PM EDT 3/17 regarding an overnight shipment that is scheduled to arrive tomorrow but am considering to be held. the agent informed me that the package would be held at a different location than from what i was expecting. i told him i'd call back as i...