7800GT BIOS flash error

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1Dark1Sharigan1

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So just a few minutes ago I downloaded the updated 7800GT bios from eVGA website (256-P2-N515) and flashed it with nvflash in DOS. After the flashing is successful, I restart the computer. So far so good. After my computer passes post, it reboots instead of loading Windows. And this repeats endlessly . . .

What's the problem here? I used the correct BIOS from eVGA's website . . . my card is the 256-P2-N515-AX. Help would be appreciated . . .
 
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Zebo

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hmm.. You try safe mode? Could be a driver issue. Did nvflash indicate success?
 
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1Dark1Sharigan1

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Originally posted by: Zebo
hmm.. You try safe mode? Could be a driver issue. Did nvflash indicate success?
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Yeah I tried safe mode but the same thing happens. nvflash says it succeeded.
 
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You may have for force Auto update of ECSD in bios then - most bios's do this automatically when you reset them but I hope you have a hanger on.
 
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zagood

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Try to flash back to stock bios yet? You DID save your stock bios, didn't you?

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1Dark1Sharigan1

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Originally posted by: zagood
Try to flash back to stock bios yet? You DID save your stock bios, didn't you?

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Sadly I didn't. I kinda assumed that the eVGA BIOS would work without a problem. What can I say, I've been up a long time and tired as heck.

Which reminds me, if anyone has a 256-P2-N515-AX card could you send me your BIOS? Or give me a link where I can find the original BIOS?

Sigh, I probably should have just not bothered with flashing the new BIOS . . .

EDIT: So I called up eVGA and the guy on the phone just told me that because I didn't flash it using the floppy method that the BIOS could have gotten corrupted . . . right . . . sigh . . . now I can't sleep until I get this resolved . . .
 
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1Dark1Sharigan1

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I found four BIOS on that site. I assume the earlier ones are probably the ones I should go for. Gonna try those now . . .

EDIT: hmm, well I tried the BIOSs and it seems the same error occurs. Could the way I am flashing it (via bootable CD rather than floppy drive) have anything to do with it?
 
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1Dark1Sharigan1

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Okay, I tried it again with a floppy disk and I still can't boot into Windows . . . could flashing the BIOS have somehow affected the hardware?
 
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xtknight

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Originally posted by: 1Dark1Sharigan1
Originally posted by: zagood
Try to flash back to stock bios yet? You DID save your stock bios, didn't you?

-z
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Sadly I didn't. I kinda assumed that the eVGA BIOS would work without a problem. What can I say, I've been up a long time and tired as heck.

Which reminds me, if anyone has a 256-P2-N515-AX card could you send me your BIOS? Or give me a link where I can find the original BIOS?

Sigh, I probably should have just not bothered with flashing the new BIOS . . .

EDIT: So I called up eVGA and the guy on the phone just told me that because I didn't flash it using the floppy method that the BIOS could have gotten corrupted . . . right . . . sigh . . . now I can't sleep until I get this resolved . . .
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Sure, I can get a BIOS for you if you want. I have the eVGA GeForce 7800GT (256-P2-N515-AX).
 
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1Dark1Sharigan1

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Well that BIOS doesn't help either. Now I'm starting to think it's not the BIOS that's at fault but something else that's going on with my system config. But darn it if I know what it is . . . well gonna try Windows Repair . . .

EDIT: Windows Repair seems to be doing the trick . . . I just pray that this will fix it . . .
 
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Originally posted by: 1Dark1Sharigan1
Well that BIOS doesn't help either. Now I'm starting to think it's not the BIOS that's at fault but something else that's going on with my system config. But darn it if I know what it is . . . well gonna try Windows Repair . . .
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Turn off computer. Disconnect power cable from your PSU. Turn off the toggle switch on your PSU to O from the | position (if equipped). Remove the 7800GT. Get your manual that came with your motherboard. If you don't have it, download the manual from your motherboard manufacturers website. Clear CMOS according to manual. Remove CMOS battery if your manual says to do so. Reinstall battery. Reinstall 7800GT and make sure it is seated properly and power is connected properly. Turn on the toggle switch on your PSU to | from the O position (if equipped). Reconnect power cable to PSU. Turn on computer and go into bios. Configure basic settings. Reboot and at least try to get into safe mode (tap F8 key repeatedly before the windows logo appears. Uninstall Nvidia drivers in add/remove programs. Reboot. This is of course assuming you get that far.

 
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xtknight

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You should really just burn a Linux LiveCD and see if that boots up fine. If so, you'll know Windows is just on its normal retardation cycle. ;)
 
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1Dark1Sharigan1

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Originally posted by: keysplayr2003
Turn off computer. Disconnect power cable from your PSU. Turn off the toggle switch on your PSU to O from the | position (if equipped). Remove the 7800GT. Get your manual that came with your motherboard. If you don't have it, download the manual from your motherboard manufacturers website. Clear CMOS according to manual. Remove CMOS battery if your manual says to do so. Reinstall battery. Reinstall 7800GT and make sure it is seated properly and power is connected properly. Turn on the toggle switch on your PSU to | from the O position (if equipped). Reconnect power cable to PSU. Turn on computer and go into bios. Configure basic settings. Reboot and at least try to get into safe mode (tap F8 key repeatedly before the windows logo appears. Uninstall Nvidia drivers in add/remove programs. Reboot. This is of course assuming you get that far.
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I didn't think it would be necessary to remove my GT . . . I will try that if Windows Repair fails . . .

Though from the looks of things, there's nothing wrong with my graphics card as even the TV output is working. I think this may very well be Windows f***ing up as it always does . . .

As for the ESCD thing, I checked in PNP/PCI settings and it is set to Auto (ESCD) . . . I assume that is the same as "Force ESCD" . . . it didn't change anything in any case . . .

EDIT: It seems Windows Repair is stalling at the Install Devices part . . .
 
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