HI im looking for help, when i turn my computer on it just stops again at a certain point and flashes up "unknown flash type" does anyone know what this means and could they help me? i have removed everything from it all plug in's and cd's etc
id be really grateful. thanks

When did this problem start? I am finding where others have had this problem but I have not found a sure answer. The most common cause appears to be when the user attempts to use an incompatible Flash utility to update the BIOS. Did you attempt to update the BIOS? Most of the cases I found the users were able to keep going after this error - it did not halt the system completely. Does yours allow you to keep going.

The only solution I have to offer at the moment is for you to reset the BIOS. Check your motherboard manual for instructions. They typically say to unplug the computer from the wall, then carefully move the "CMOS Reset" jumper to another pair of pins for a couple seconds then move the jumper back. Alternatively, after unplugging, pulling the battery for about 30 seconds then putting it back in will resent it too. I generally recommend just replacing the battery since they are so cheap. Make sure you touch bare metal of the case before reaching in to move the jumper or pull the battery. This discharges any static in your body - necessary to prevent destroying ESD sensitive devices. Also, do not touch the battery with your bare skin when putting it back in. Skin oils promote corrosion and attract dust.

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