Is my BIOS broken?

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I still haven't been able to enter my BIOS even though I'm posting and the ASUS splash screen comes up saying press delete to enter the BIOS. I just contacted ASUS support and the guy said it sounds like I have a broken BIOS chip and to get a replacement board. I really don't want to do it as this is my first build and it has taken me hours to do. It also seems to be cursed as this is like the 5th problem I've run into. I don't think my BIOS chip is broken though since I do get the splash screen and when I press delete instead of going to the BIOS it just goes to the American Megatrends screen, it also is able to recognize what cpu,ram,hdd,and cd rom i have installed. I am real close to throwing my build out the window so help would be greatly appreciated. Also the reason I need to get into my BIOS is so I can set up my boot priority and load windows since it isn't doing it automatically.
 
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Couple ideas, try a different keyboard, especially if using USB, if no joy there, try resetting the CMOS (turn off, unplug, pull the mobo battery for about 20 seconds then reinstall, plug in and boot.....also from about the moment you power on just start a slow tapping of the DEL key...if none of this helps, I'd RMA, it just forebears future additional problems
 
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Thanks forgot to mention I have used all USB ports and a PS2 keyboard, I've also done everything else I can think of so if pulling out the battery doesn't work looks like imma have to go back to SWS. Thanks for the response.
 
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Tucson, Arizona and SWS is the only parts store that I know of in Tucson we have a best buy but they only sell ram, a few gpu's, and keyboards and mouses. Then we have a lot of repair shops that will special order parts for you. SWS electronics is the only parts store I have found so far and I like it a lot.
 
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They maybe in Cali as well idk. Also it looks like my last resort is keeping the system on till I can go get it replaced tomorrow. I have a question will I need to take the thermal paste off my cpu till I come back or should I just keep it on top of my cooler?
 
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I'm fine on thermal paste still got a whole tube of it that comes with the hyper 212 evo and the one I use is Artic silver and there's still a ton in there. What would you recommend to use to clean the paste off? Also would you recommend me cleaning it even if im gone for only a max of 45 minutes?
 
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As said take a look at it, if you think it's sufficient and still nice and somewhat moist, may want to add a drop or two and just see. You have the good stufff, when I said AS thats Artic Silver so your good there... to clean off I most offten use a touch of plain old simple rubbing alcohol and a foam applicator, but even a paper towel will do, I like the foam (you can find packages of them in the makeup department of drug stores, WalMart, etc...Some swear by Q-Tips but those tend to leave cotton fibers behind when used)
 
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I think it's moistness will be just fine I put it on Wednesday night when I started the build.

 
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you have to check your Motherboard BIOS CMOS battery. maybe its over. you can check from this procedure Out the CMOS battery and let free to motherboard without CMOS and after 1 Minute again insert the battery and Check BIOS settings. All BIOS settings will be Refresh Default. Let me Remind you BIOS never Failure. No need to change BIOS chip. It always works in every condition. Next You have to check your RAM That RAM is installed properly if not So press the RAM on the Top side and Move Right left. Your RAM will be Insert Properly. Check It.
 
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Ok thanks for all your help!
 
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I took the battery out...twice once for about a minute and the second for about 40. Booted it up and boom same thing happened ASUS splash screen came up and when I pressed delete it flickered then went to the American Megatrends screen where I saw that everything was working fine becuase it recognized all 8 gb of my ram, my cpu, my hdd, and my cd/rom. I'm doing literally the last thing possible and leaving my pc on while I sleep to see if it will charge the battery and fix it. However about you saying a BIOS never fails I'm not sure about that the BIOS im trying to use is the UEFI BIOS and when I contacted ASUS support the guy said I would need the BIOS chip repaired or just the whole board replaced completely.

 
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I won't be going to get it till probably about 1:30 pm my time and won't have all my cables and stuff cleaned up till like 3:30
 
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