F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Asus B550f gaming model with Wi-Fi, excluding VGA output.

Asus B550f gaming model with Wi-Fi, excluding VGA output.

Asus B550f gaming model with Wi-Fi, excluding VGA output.

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Cookie_love
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07-24-2021, 11:04 PM
#1
Hello. I've assembled around ten computers during my experience. This is the first failure I've encountered. I pieced everything together and it functioned with the previous Win10 setup. I aimed for a Win11 installation, which worked briefly for a day. The following day it became trapped in an infinite self-repair cycle, requiring a power cut to restart. Removing the power supply was the only solution. Afterward it restarts normally, but the motherboard's VGA indicator stays on continuously. The fans spin briefly before shutting off, leaving no video output—just a black screen. I've experimented with various fixes: updating BIOS, removing RAM, swapping GPUs, testing different drives, using alternative power cables, and checking other connectors. I've also replaced the CPU and motherboard, but nothing has resolved the issue. Any advice on next steps?
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Cookie_love
07-24-2021, 11:04 PM #1

Hello. I've assembled around ten computers during my experience. This is the first failure I've encountered. I pieced everything together and it functioned with the previous Win10 setup. I aimed for a Win11 installation, which worked briefly for a day. The following day it became trapped in an infinite self-repair cycle, requiring a power cut to restart. Removing the power supply was the only solution. Afterward it restarts normally, but the motherboard's VGA indicator stays on continuously. The fans spin briefly before shutting off, leaving no video output—just a black screen. I've experimented with various fixes: updating BIOS, removing RAM, swapping GPUs, testing different drives, using alternative power cables, and checking other connectors. I've also replaced the CPU and motherboard, but nothing has resolved the issue. Any advice on next steps?

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gars50
Junior Member
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07-26-2021, 10:09 AM
#2
That doesn't sound right, remember you can't simply unplug a PC that way. Just keep pressing the power button for a while, and it should shut down. Check if your CPU is properly seated, or adjust the mounting pressure slightly—some motherboards have this issue. Don't over-tighten it. If that doesn't help, try using a different PCIe slot to test. If the problem continues, it might be a faulty component, unfortunately. It could be the motherboard or the CPU.
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gars50
07-26-2021, 10:09 AM #2

That doesn't sound right, remember you can't simply unplug a PC that way. Just keep pressing the power button for a while, and it should shut down. Check if your CPU is properly seated, or adjust the mounting pressure slightly—some motherboards have this issue. Don't over-tighten it. If that doesn't help, try using a different PCIe slot to test. If the problem continues, it might be a faulty component, unfortunately. It could be the motherboard or the CPU.

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XxHydraKingxX
Junior Member
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07-26-2021, 10:19 AM
#3
I understand you're looking for a solution. I attempted various ways to shut down the system, but nothing resolved the issue. I'm considering removing the cooler and checking the CPU or power supply. The replacement part might have changed the setup, so I'm focusing on those components now.
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XxHydraKingxX
07-26-2021, 10:19 AM #3

I understand you're looking for a solution. I attempted various ways to shut down the system, but nothing resolved the issue. I'm considering removing the cooler and checking the CPU or power supply. The replacement part might have changed the setup, so I'm focusing on those components now.

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DagsAF
Junior Member
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08-02-2021, 03:37 PM
#4
It's tough to damage a CPU, but there are still options. Make sure your VGA cables are secure—sometimes a loose connection causes the error LED. If that doesn't fix it, try removing and reinserting your PC case to see if the issue resolves.
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DagsAF
08-02-2021, 03:37 PM #4

It's tough to damage a CPU, but there are still options. Make sure your VGA cables are secure—sometimes a loose connection causes the error LED. If that doesn't fix it, try removing and reinserting your PC case to see if the issue resolves.

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TheMierCat
Junior Member
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08-10-2021, 01:18 PM
#5
Problem appears resolved. I purchased a new MSI x570 motherboard, CPU, and power supply for backup options. Installed the new motherboard with the old CPU, but the MSI card lit up the lamp for the CPU instead. The Asus board displayed a VGA lamp. I swapped in the new CPU, and it started up successfully. It seems the original CPU was dead. The diagnostic lights on the Asus board aren't functioning properly—they have a bug.
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TheMierCat
08-10-2021, 01:18 PM #5

Problem appears resolved. I purchased a new MSI x570 motherboard, CPU, and power supply for backup options. Installed the new motherboard with the old CPU, but the MSI card lit up the lamp for the CPU instead. The Asus board displayed a VGA lamp. I swapped in the new CPU, and it started up successfully. It seems the original CPU was dead. The diagnostic lights on the Asus board aren't functioning properly—they have a bug.

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doroteja999
Junior Member
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08-11-2021, 04:28 AM
#6
It's a bit disappointing, but good news you've identified the issue. You can either sell the older motherboard or keep it for future fixes. My computer has a 5600Hz, and losing it could mean losing my device.
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doroteja999
08-11-2021, 04:28 AM #6

It's a bit disappointing, but good news you've identified the issue. You can either sell the older motherboard or keep it for future fixes. My computer has a 5600Hz, and losing it could mean losing my device.