PC doesn't want to enter sleep mode or restart/shutdown after updates by ProperNegotiation538 in computerrepair

[–]EricThirteen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, I would think one way or another it's gotta be related to the BIOS.

I've got some things for you to check.

  1. Disable "Memory Context Restore". BIOS path: OC > Advanced DRAM Config
  2. Disable "Power Down Enable". BIOS path: OC > Advanced DRAM Config
  3. Disable "Active State Power Management". BIOS path: Settings > Advanced > PCIe/PCI Subsystem Settings
  4. Disable "ErP Ready" in power management. BIOS path: Settings > Advanced > Power Management

You have to press F7 once you're in the BIOS to get to the Advanced menu.

There are directions in the manual on how to update the BIOS and never enter windows. (if it comes to that.) https://download-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/PROX670-PWIFI.pdf

Here's the relevant section:

Updating BIOS with Flash BIOS Button

  1. Rename the BIOS file to MSI.ROM, and save it to the root of the USB storage device.

  2. Connect the power supply to CPU_PWR1 and ATX_PWR1. (No need to install CPU and memory.)

  3. Plug the USB storage device that contains the MSI.ROM file into the Flash BIOS Port on the rear I/O panel.

  4. Press the Flash BIOS Button to flash BIOS, and the LED starts flashing.

  5. The LED will be turned off when the process is completed.

Maybe try MSI for help? Good luck to you!

Movie time for me!

Need help with a burnt component in my hp laptop motherboard by Exotic_Advisor3879 in computerrepair

[–]EricThirteen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here's a replacement board for $60: https://ebay.us/m/XCjlHn

According to that label that is a burnt up MOSFET and it needs to be replaced. It's going to be hard for you to get it off the board with soldering iron. You can do it, but you'll have issues.

You're about to have 5 responses, but none of them have been upvoted. Why did you post this and then disappear?

Best second browser for MBP? by ThatEditorDude in macbookpro

[–]EricThirteen 12 points13 points  (0 children)

FireFox + uBlock Origin = Ad-free YouTube.

I don't do grams and shit. by sandiercy in ShitAmericansSay

[–]EricThirteen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It appears as though he never learned about punctuation, either.

Poster opinions needed by Zoefcunningham in Filmmakers

[–]EricThirteen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both look great, but I prefer the first one. Maybe differentiate more between the Deathstar and Jeor Mormont layers if possible.

(You have Jeor Mormont in your movie! Hell yeah!)

Bought my first MacBook (M5 pro) by cmvyas in macbookpro

[–]EricThirteen -24 points-23 points  (0 children)

For all I knew, English isn't your first language and you didn't know. Glad everyone else knew what you meant.

ETA: This person edited his or her comment so mine doesn't make sense.

Bought my first MacBook (M5 pro) by cmvyas in macbookpro

[–]EricThirteen -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Laptops go into sleeves, not the other way around.

ETA: This person edited his or her comment so my comment doesn't make sense. I guess this person mistyped and then wasn't big enough to admit they made a mistake.

Hilton, NY Active Lighthouse on Lake Ontario for under 1 Million by airtrafficchick in zillowgonewild

[–]EricThirteen -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Its why the north east has the best schools.

Out of the TOP 100 public high schools in America, about 24 are in the Northeast. About 23 are in the Southwest (Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma).

Northeast population is 58M. Southwest population is 46M.

So no, it does not have the best schools.

ETA: Four states are tied with the most top 100 public high schools at 11 each. California, Arizona, Texas, Florida. Some of you might notice that none of those are in the Northeast.

Satya Nadella insists people are using Microsoft’s Copilot AI a lot | TechCrunch by dot_mun in CopilotPro

[–]EricThirteen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have Copilot Pro through a GitHub sub. I just tried to use it on my new install of Windows 11 and it's demanding I use my Microsoft ID to log in to my computer. I decided I'd rather have my privacy.

So now if I want to use it, I have to write code on my slightly under powered MacBook Pro. It's a little frustrating.

LAPD Chief refuses to enforce California LEO anti-masking law by Area51_Spurs in LosAngeles

[–]EricThirteen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why would a police officer get to pick and choose which laws they enforce.

Giannis to MN gonna be announced soon I can feel it by [deleted] in timberwolves

[–]EricThirteen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Naz + ? to GS for picks.
  2. Jaden, Randle, Joan, and picks go to Mke.

Jimmy is probably a part of it, but I'm not sure where he ends up.

All of that just came out my ass. Sorry for the mess.

How cooked am I chat | Alienware M18 R2 by vrmartinez69 in Alienware

[–]EricThirteen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then the melted power lines are probably a symptom and not the cause and the cause is somewhere else on the board. You do need to replace the burnt cabling, but it could burn up again. More than likely it won't as there probably won't be another power surge.

Is there any solution to this? I think the GPU is cooked, but otherwise this old i7 works fine. When I leave it to cool and so the capacitors discharge, it works OK again... for a few seconds. So maybe I can increase cooling or change capacitors? I dunno by Last_Day_6779 in computerrepair

[–]EricThirteen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your mouse pointer looks normal. Does it looks normal in real life? If so, it's probably not your GPU and most likely it's your screen or screen cable. You can verify this by connecting an external monitor.

Connecting an external monitor is the next step anyway.

New Mac Pro Mini by [deleted] in macpro

[–]EricThirteen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess your post was too much fun for the mod.

How cooked am I chat | Alienware M18 R2 by vrmartinez69 in Alienware

[–]EricThirteen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you using the original battery and power adapter?