ASUS P8Z77-V PRO Borked

Recently got my hands on a known-broken P8Z77-V PRO.

Powers on, fan spins up, CPU LED flashes, and then DRAM illuminates and stays solid red. No POST.

Tried 2 variations of DDR3 in all slots to no avail.

Tried a 3770 and 2600k, nothing.

Was seemingly able to flash the BIOS using the BIOS Flashback feature on the motherboard, again nothing.

Should I try a new BIOS chip? Or should I just give up on it?

Your input is appreciated! Thanks!

gigabyte z77x ud3h here $75 with manual and backplate. I upgraded to a ud5h

See my thread on Maximus V Formula:
https://hardforum.com/threads/asus-...t-no-boot-and-usb-flashback-question.1979261/

I ordered a BIOS chip for like $12. Hopefully it works.

dexvx said:

See my thread on Maximus V Formula:
https://hardforum.com/threads/asus-...t-no-boot-and-usb-flashback-question.1979261/

I ordered a BIOS chip for like $12. Hopefully it works.

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Problem ended up being a scratch on the backside of the motherboard that broke a trace. Cleaned it up, soldered, and coated it and now it's working good as new!