Epox 8RDA+ CMOS Issue

[littletemple]

I've been having problems getting my computer to post. Everytime I turn on the computer, it always says to re-enter CPU settings in the CMOS setup so I do and save but it doesn't save and it says to do it again. Is it a corrupted BIOS or do I need to change out the CMOS battery? I've tried clearing CMOS and removing the CMOS battery and putting it back in but the same thing happens. Post code is 7F

 

[Iron Woode]

try replacing the battery and see if that helps.

 

[littletemple]

Originally posted by: Iron Woode
try replacing the battery and see if that helps.

Tried that and it doesn't work. I notice some leaking caps but it's been working like that for a couple of years now.

 

[Iron Woode]

Originally posted by: littletemple

Originally posted by: Iron Woode
try replacing the battery and see if that helps.

Tried that and it doesn't work. I notice some leaking caps but it's been working like that for a couple of years now.

leaking caps, you say?

check for bulging caps as well. If you see a bunch then RMA your board asap.

I had to RMA mine last year.

 

[littletemple]

i've had the board for around 4 years or so. Can I still RMA it to Epox? Some of the caps are bulging.

 

[imported_Kiwi]

I would imagine everything you need to know can be found here: http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=29&threadid=995241

 

[Iron Woode]

Originally posted by: littletemple
i've had the board for around 4 years or so. Can I still RMA it to Epox? Some of the caps are bulging.

it doesn't hurt to ask them. Just email their tech support and see what they say.

My board started acting strange like yours and then it just locked up one day. It was 3 years old at the time. I sent an email to Epox after posting here about my problem as people suggested. They gave me an RMA number and I sent them my board. about 2 weeks or so later I received my board (at least I think its my board). Anyway its working just fine.