"BLInitializeLibrary Failed" - An error message shown during POST of Maximus VIII HERO

Originally Posted by SilasAC

"BLInitializeLibrary Failed 0xc000009a"

I really hope that you guys could help me.

I saw this error message a few days before, and it recurs today unfortunately. So far this error happened when I exit UEFI, including exit without saving or save&exit. The details of what I have done are as follows:

- updating BIOS using ASUS's USB Flashback feature
- clearing CMOS by clicking on-board red CLR_CMOS button once
- entering UEFI to secure erase my SSDs
- selecting to boot from my inserted windows installation USB under boot tab
- THE ERROR HAPPENED

It also happens another time when I intend to boot into OS. So I believe the error would not be caused by either my USB nor OS (windows 8.1 with update). But I can still boot into OS or the USB after I reset my system.

I have done some research about BLInitializeLibrary. I just learnt it initializes boot loaders so the UEFI can search for OS and boot-into it. I saw some people using motherboards from other brands have also experienced this error before. So I wonder if it is a bug of UEFI caused by unknown reasons of bootloader initialization.

I would be grateful if ASUS (maybe Raja) and you guys can give me some idea of how the error can be solved...Thanks

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Originally Posted by ku4eto

The error shows that is most probably an OS problem, not BIOS one. BIOS doesn't use any kind of librarires as far i know, and it won't show the error message in this way. Reformat your HDD and reinstall your OS and try again.

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Originally Posted by benjamen50

I had this issue before. I don't remember how I fixed it. I think I had disabled fast startup or set the fast startup to fast. This was on a gigabyte board, weird how the exact same error you're having I had it before. You could also try enabling CSM (Compatibility Support Module) if you haven't already and see if that helps.

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Originally Posted by kagan

Silas,
I have the exact same problem on GA-Z97X-UD5H BK Gigabyte board. I'm fine when save and exit but exit without saving ends up at BLInitializeLibrary failed 0xc000009a. Updated, downdated, cleared, restored bios, with or without CMS, all permutations but no win.
Any comments or solutions since then?

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Originally Posted by TheXes

Have you found what the issue was with BLInitializeLibrary Failed ?
I have the same board and same issue now :S

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Originally Posted by super1

I get the same error when I exit without saving
I have Z97X-UD5H (rev. 1.1) Bios F10
I don't remember if I had this error with Bios F8 or F9

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Originally Posted by benjamen50

For the motherboards that have this issue, there appears to be no solution as of now even with newest BIOSes currently.

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Originally Posted by super1

So you tried with Bios F11a ?
I was thinking to flash it

thanks

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Originally Posted by benjamen50

F8a is the latest I can get on the GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-UD5H-BK

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Originally Posted by cscheat

Hey guys!

I just came across this problem just now !!!

I exit bios without save and this problem shows.... My board is GA Z170M-D3H

windows 10UEFI mode

Any solutions !!!??????

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Originally Posted by Oubadah

I had this on my Gigabyte z97 boards after exiting without saving. I opened a support case with Gigabyte in an attempt to report the bug. For a little while it seemed like the rep was engaged and actually treating the case as a bug report, but then they suddenly reverted to the generic "reset the BIOS" and "return it to the supplier for testing" idiot responses. At that point I realized I was wasting my time and gave up.

Band-aid solution (for Gigabyte boards at least): Always Save and Exit, even if you didn't change anything. That will avoid the error.

Gigabyte never fixed the weird system reserved memory bug either, where different amounts of memory would be reserved after BIOS resets even if the BIOS was configured 100% identically.

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Originally Posted by Lestat Craven

TY for that. Could you recommend or advise how I would go about finding a reputable MB maker who would offer better support or not make that mistake in the first place?

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Originally Posted by ku4eto

ASRock replied me on the next day regarding issues with the 990FX Killer compability with ATA HDD's. Fast enough, but the english wasn't really good.

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