Reply to "EVGA Intel 5/6/7/8 Series" thread and a big thank you

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2016/07/31 01:44:24 (permalink)
This is a reply to the thread: forums dot evga dot com/Motherboard-code-starts-up-at-quotFFquot-but-computer-doesn39t-boot-m1249346.aspx
 
Specs:
Mobo: Asus Rampage III Black Edition
CPU: Intel i7 920 @ 2.67 GHz
GPU: EVGA Geforce GTX-680 2GB
RAM: 3x4GB Corsair Vengeance 1600MHz
Case: Thermaltake Level 10
OS: Windows 7 Ultimate x64
 
I didn't want to necro that post and I'm not sure where to post this so here's what happened in reply to that post:
 
I was indeed getting that FF post error code, the exact same problem "The_Guy" was having and it all started when I decided to install a Windows update. The Windows update in question was "silex technology, Inc. - Other hardware - SXUPTP Driver." After a short google search, I found out this update has something to do with handling USB. And it seemed innocent, it was also the only major update my system needed so I decided to go ahead and install. The installation started for about 10 seconds and then I was hit with a BSOD, couldn't catch the error code and my mini-dump was already deleted because of CCleaner (my fault for clicking it's popup).
 
Just like The_Guy in that thread, my computer did the turn-on-turn-off thing twice then turned back on and booted normally. The error code on my mobo said "F.A." which, according to my manual, means "Invalid Recovery Capsule" and I have no idea what that means only that it has something to do with the BIOS. I used a USB drive to flash my BIOS with an update and my computer restarted. It did the turn-on-turn-off thing again but only once then booted normally with a post code of "F.F." which can either be good or bad according to most forum searches... Then I found the thread up there with The_Guy having a similar problem. I used nick1551's solution to remove the CMOS battery for 10 minutes. After doing that I turned my computer on and was delighted to see it posted normally with no hiccups. I reset the time in my BIOS and all is well now.
 
This was quite an ordeal, I still don't know why that Windows update gave me such a headache but I'm hiding that update from now on. If you have any ideas as to why it might've given me a BSOD, I'm open to hear it. I'm just glad I could fix the problem it caused.
 
The only thing I can think of that is related to my USB is one or two of my USB slots is damaged. A few years ago, I had my iPhone connected to it and I accidentally jerked on it really hard. Now, one of the USB slots only works from a certain angle. I can't remember which one though, the Level 10 has too many USB slots on it. But how a silex update can cause a BSOD from that I have no clue.
 
I'd like to thank JeffreyHam, nick1551, and rblaes_99 for the solution in this mess. Thank you all very much! I would hug you fellas if I could. You deserve a thumbs up! My computer is working normally again and I'm happily back to gaming and searching cooking recipes... Speaking of, it's 3:45 AM and this ordeal has cost me all night to fix and I never had a chance to cook dinner. Time to eat, thanks for reading and see you all later.
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    Re: Reply to "EVGA Intel 5/6/7/8 Series" thread and a big thank you 2016/07/31 04:35:51 (permalink)
     
    Moving to the Evga 600 series section.
     
    Also, Jeffrey is no longer with us, as he has passed away. I'm sure he can see your post from above. Glad everything is fixed for you.

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