Quote Originally Posted by scaramonga View Post
When you flash BIOS, do it the correct way

Before flashing:

1. Enter BIOS and restore 'default settings', save and power off.
2. Unplug lead from back of PSU.
3. Remove CMOS battery.
4. Move CMOS jumper to clear settings and leave. (underneath battery)
5. Go have a beer while CMOS clears. (5-10mins)
6. Return jumper to original setting and replace battery.
7. Plug PSU lead back in.
8. Start up computer and enter BIOS, restore 'default settings', save and exit.
8. Enter BIOS again and run EZ Flash to flash new BIOS.

After flashing:

1. Unplug lead from back of PSU.
2. Remove CMOS battery.
3. Move CMOS jumper to clear settings and leave. (underneath battery)
4. Have another beer while CMOS clears. (5-10mins)
5. Return jumper to original setting and replace battery.
6. Plug PSU lead back in.
7. Start up computer and enter BIOS, restore 'default settings', save and exit.
8. Enter BIOS again and configure your settings.


Did all that... its pretty much my ritual as well (At least has been for this particular board). The Premium has by far been the most frustrating board I've dealt with to date.