I installed POPos on second HDD and now when I am trying to enter BIOS settings by pressing F2 at startup, I see a black screen with cursor on top left and nothing happens after that.
Okay, so I was able to solve this issue by reflashing my BIOS. It had latest BIOS and BIOS update utility was refusing to reflash it.
So I went ahead and extracted the .exe with Winrar and found Insyde BIOS .FD firmware file and a setup configuration file (platform.ini) which had `PlatformVersion` flag enabled. I disabled the flag by setting it's value to 0 and BINGO! the firware update utility reflashed my BIOS and I can now enter BIOS using F2.
A big thanks to everyone who participated in this thread to help me. Thank you again!
It's strange that this model hasn't got the reset pinhole, try disconnecting from mains, press the Power button for few seconds, let it rest for a while, then try starting again.
It's strange that this model hasn't got the reset pinhole, try disconnecting from mains, press the Power button for few seconds, let it rest for a while, then try starting again.
Same luck.
Check if the firmware in Device Manager in Windows 10 matches with the BIOS currently installed.
How can I check firmware version in Device Manager? I can see two items, Device Firmware and System Firmware under Firmware branch.
Sysinfo is reporting firmware version Insyde Corp. V1.06, 08-08-2019.
You are right. It seems this laptop came with Build 1809 and latest one is 1903. I wonder why Windows Update did not update the system to latest revision.
I will get back after I update to latest build. Thanks for your help.
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Try the method posted by @Flx in this thread:https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/514307/predetor-helios-300-how-to-enter-the-bios
Acer Predator PT516-51s Performance Results - UserBenchmark
I should mention that F12 boot menu works fine. But, suddenly, I can’t enter BIOS settings now.
Try a battery reset, leave the laptop to rest for a while before trying to start again, follow the instructions in the video:https://us.answers.acer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/34843/~/acer-internal-battery-reset
Acer Predator PT516-51s Performance Results - UserBenchmark
Acer Predator PT516-51s Performance Results - UserBenchmark
Acer Predator PT516-51s Performance Results - UserBenchmark
I should mention that F12 boot menu works fine. But, suddenly, I can’t enter BIOS settings now.
I should mention that F12 boot menu works fine. But, suddenly, I can’t enter BIOS settings now.
How can I check firmware version in Device Manager? I can see two items, Device Firmware and System Firmware under Firmware branch.
Sysinfo is reporting firmware version Insyde Corp. V1.06, 08-08-2019.
The full model number is PH315-52-76WX.
I will get back after I update to latest build. Thanks for your help.