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B550 Aorus Elite V2 BIOS problems?

B550 Aorus Elite V2 BIOS problems?

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Madlock_
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05-05-2020, 11:22 AM
#1
Hello Linus Community, I recently purchased an AMD processor (Ryzen 5 5600X) and a B550 Aorus Elite V2. It arrived yesterday, but I'm facing some problems. All cables are connected properly, but when I power it on, the fans activate and the RGB lights work fine—especially during the first couple of seconds when they become medium-loud before slowing down. However, the monitor doesn't display anything. Some people mentioned that the Ryzen 5 5600X needs a Q-Flash BIOS update. I tried it yesterday but it didn’t work. Maybe I did it incorrectly? I’m sure the lights should turn on after flashing, but I still can’t boot the computer. Could my motherboard be faulty? The store where I bought it was very helpful and offered warranty support. If fixing it myself is an option, could you guide me through the process? Thanks!
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Madlock_
05-05-2020, 11:22 AM #1

Hello Linus Community, I recently purchased an AMD processor (Ryzen 5 5600X) and a B550 Aorus Elite V2. It arrived yesterday, but I'm facing some problems. All cables are connected properly, but when I power it on, the fans activate and the RGB lights work fine—especially during the first couple of seconds when they become medium-loud before slowing down. However, the monitor doesn't display anything. Some people mentioned that the Ryzen 5 5600X needs a Q-Flash BIOS update. I tried it yesterday but it didn’t work. Maybe I did it incorrectly? I’m sure the lights should turn on after flashing, but I still can’t boot the computer. Could my motherboard be faulty? The store where I bought it was very helpful and offered warranty support. If fixing it myself is an option, could you guide me through the process? Thanks!

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MacManTyler
Member
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05-05-2020, 12:48 PM
#2
It makes sense to request a quick flash from them.
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MacManTyler
05-05-2020, 12:48 PM #2

It makes sense to request a quick flash from them.

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xPumma
Member
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05-05-2020, 02:47 PM
#3
I visited a tech shop and requested a firmware update, but it didn’t install properly. I’m worried about returning it to the same place and whether a faulty motherboard would lead to the same failure.
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xPumma
05-05-2020, 02:47 PM #3

I visited a tech shop and requested a firmware update, but it didn’t install properly. I’m worried about returning it to the same place and whether a faulty motherboard would lead to the same failure.

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_Pandaly_
Junior Member
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05-05-2020, 09:31 PM
#4
Flashing BIOS won’t cancel the warranty. If it fails, they’ll fix it. That flash button exists for a purpose. As long as there’s no damage, you can send it back—no questions needed.
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_Pandaly_
05-05-2020, 09:31 PM #4

Flashing BIOS won’t cancel the warranty. If it fails, they’ll fix it. That flash button exists for a purpose. As long as there’s no damage, you can send it back—no questions needed.

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Fitzylawd123
Junior Member
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05-06-2020, 01:08 AM
#5
Alright, thanks!
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Fitzylawd123
05-06-2020, 01:08 AM #5

Alright, thanks!