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That page is about a different motherboard but it refers to the same ExpressGate software, although the screenshots look like an earlier version. The reviewer's USB mouse apparently works, but my...

I have an Asus M3N78 Pro motherboard and I have installed the latest version of its ExpressGate "instant OS" software, but I can't use it. I've set the relevant option in the BIOS and when I turn on...

Thanks for all your help!

Precisely, which is why I'd rather leave BIOS flashing as a last resort. Actually, I'd consider forgetting it altogether given the minor nature of my problem.

Is there anything else I could try to...

OK, thanks. I'm considering building a low-spec mATX system soon anyway, so I might borrow the PSU from that.

Thanks for all your help!

Is it possible for the PSU to be dead while the DVD drive is spinning and the PSU & CPU fans are both running?

Yeah, I've seen a couple of dead PSUs. I just don't want to buy a replacement and then have it not work, because I doubt any supplier will give me a refund in those circumstances.

I've only done it once before, but that was on a very old system and I did it from DOS. I haven't got a UPS but the wiring in my house is relatively new and I've never seen any spikes.

OK, so I could sit two PCs side-by-side and connect the leads from the known good PSU to the faulty PC? I might try that, but could a single hard reset cause the PSU to fail? (Or could a failing PSU...

You've linked to the wrong model: I have an M3N78 Pro. None of the updates for my board mention DVI specifically, but I might try updating anyway. What is the likelihood of "bricking" the motherboard...