NEO Z83-4: BIOS v1.8

Hi there, have had serious problems recently when trying to enter BIOS - I can't! Tried Win 10 (1803) internal routes but it would never 'Restart' - unit still blue light 'on' but black blank screen (monitor is working). Had updated to 1.8 BIOS successfully(?), but it was happening before this (thought update might fix it). Thought I was being clever when I changed boot option to minimal (safe mode) in 'msconfig to troubleshoot, but now can't boot into OS either!! Disconnected all usb port items except keyboard and mouse but as I can't change BIOS boot seetings I cannot use USB or DVD. It seems that it is in an OS boot loop but nothing shows. The keyboard light shows when cold boot but soon goes off. Have tried F11, Del, ESC but no joy. NB. Keyboard light stays on when trying these keys but stops when not. Help?! Please, somebody?! (Apologies if this is in the wrong bit - newbie).
 
It is extremely important to check if the "Project Version" in BIOS is started with "CAT0A".
If the "
Project Version" starts with "CAT0C", then you can't use this BIOS, otherwise the device will become a brick, no reaction and cannot boot.

What about:
Project Version: RTC0A 1.66 x64?

Is that version safe to flash the BIOS?

Thanks for the reply.
 
Hi, I installed this BIOS and now my box looks to be bricked. It only shows yellow light and does not turn to blue at all. BIOS upgrade went well as per the instructions. Please help
 
Hi, I installed this BIOS and now my box looks to be bricked. It only shows yellow light and does not turn to blue at all. BIOS upgrade went well as per the instructions. Please help
Hi.
Reflash BIOS.
You had some issue with upgrade, othewise your minix should start normaly.
Read the flash instructions step by step again (post 1).

I don't know if you checked "Project version" eariler.
 
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Hi.
Reflash BIOS.
You had some issue with upgrade, othewise your minix should start normaly.
Read the flash instructions step by step again (post 1).

I don't know if you checked "project version" eariler.

I am not able to get to BIOS screen now. How to get there first?
 
Edit: Never mind. Looked into the zip file to find the file name is CHT0A180.bin. So, went ahead with UEFI update method. The machine did not boot back on. Disconnect/reconnect the battery and it revived.

@MINIX - John.

The Project Version number of my Z83-4 is "CHT0A 1.70 x64." Can I use this BIOS update or not?

Thanks.

It is extremely important to check if the "Project Version" in BIOS is started with "CAT0A".
If the "
Project Version" starts with "CAT0C", then you can't use this BIOS, otherwise the device will become a brick, no reaction and cannot boot.
 
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