BIOS Chip removal tool?

[mattydies]

The instructions state to use a bios removal tool when removing the bios CHIP (So I can install the new one). ASUS told me "Your system not posting after flashing your bios could be the result of a residual hang of the older bios version"

Do I REALLY NEED this BIOS removal chip tool to pull off the old BIOS Chip so I can install the new one?

[mattydies]

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My bios socket is different than the one I circled in green. It seems to clip onto the bottom of the chip.

[biff]

For the kind shown in the pic you can just use two thin nails or sewing needles. You work opposite corners at the same time so the chip more or less works it's way out of the socket evenly. And for god sakes make sure you don't jam the tools into the mobo traces. It really isn't a big deal but have patience and take the mobo out of the case you you have room to work. Don't do it hunched over under a desk with no light fighting off cables and videocards.

If it's much different than that then I dunno. Got a pic?

[JD]

Are you sure you need to remove it? Have you tried clearing the CMOS? Cause that might fix your problems.

Move the jumper (CLR RTC I think) and take out the battery. Leave it like that for a couple minutes then put the jumper back to the normal position and put the battery in.

[mattydies]

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I have a bios chip like the one I circled in blue. The "Socket" if you will, is underneath the chip.

[mattydies]

Originally Posted by jdrom17

Are you sure you need to remove it? Have you tried clearing the CMOS? Cause that might fix your problems.

Move the jumper (CLR RTC I think) and take out the battery. Leave it like that for a couple minutes then put the jumper back to the normal position and put the battery in.

Yes I have done this. My computer only posts about once in 10 tries, BIOS does not want to save settings

[biff]

Uhh any better pictures? It just looks like a regular SMT chip from here. Not much to go on.

[Eldonko]

Some BIOS chips pull right out with your fingers. All depends which it is.

[mattydies]

I have tried coaxing it out (very carefully) with small screw drivers, picks (like a dentist tool to pick at your teeth, and paper clips. No Dice.

I think I need to use the tool.

Thanks for the input :)

[3oh6]

this is the little bugger you need...



came with 939 Lanparty boards if i remember correctly. either way, if your having toruble finding one, just let me know. I can fire it out to you in a bubble mailer, just ask that it comes back. with that said, getting some BIOS chips out can still be a hassle with this guy but you shouldn't have too much trouble with it. just fire me a PM if you need it.