Boot loop
Boot loop
Hi
I’m not entirely sure if this is the best place to seek assistance, but I’m having trouble finding a solution online. Recently upgrading to Windows 11, I adjusted some settings in msconfig and suspect I might have selected the wrong version of Windows as my default boot option. This seems to be the only clue I have. After restarting, I see the ASUS logo, and the motherboard cycles through colors and beeps once, indicating it’s successfully POSTing, but this keeps happening until I press f2 to enter BIOS. It looks like my boot manager might be corrupted, preventing a Windows boot, so I downloaded a Windows installation via the media creation tool on a USB drive and attempted to boot from it. However, it doesn’t appear as an option in the BIOS.
I’ve tried various fixes I found online, such as enabling or disabling CSM, but none have worked for me. My PC was purchased from PCS a few years ago, and I haven’t faced this issue before. I’m using an ASUS x570-F motherboard and running BIOS version 5031. Please let me know if any additional details are required.
I would really appreciate guidance if someone can help me through this, as my computer is currently non-functional.
When sharing a troubleshooting thread, it's important to provide complete system details. List your specifications in the following format:
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Have you attempted to clear your CMOS?
Following an upgrade to Windows 11 a few days ago, do you mean you upgraded via the internal method on Windows 10? If so, it's recommended to reinstall the OS after creating a bootable USB installer for Windows 11.
I made adjustments in msconfig and believe I selected the incorrect Windows version as the default boot option; this is the only information I can offer at the moment.
Can you clarify further?
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12 Core CPU (3.7GHz-4.8GHz/70MB CACHE/AM4)
Processor Cooling
Corsair H115i ELITE CAPELLIX RGB Hydro Series High Performance CPU
Motherboard
ASUS® ROG STRIX X570-F GAMING (USB 3.2 Gen 2, PCIe 4.0) - ARGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO DDR4 3600MHz (2 x 16GB)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB SAMSUNG 980 PRO M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 7000MB/R, 5000MB/W)
2nd M.2 SSD Drive
2TB SAMSUNG 980 PRO M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 7000MB/R, 5000MB/W)
Graphics Card
3080TI FE
Power Supply
CORSAIR 1000W RMx SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA
Case
CORSAIR OBSIDIAN SERIES™ 500D SE CASE
OS
Windows 11
Monitor
benq xl2411
Successfully started from a new USB and switched the default boot option, it seems the original USB wasn’t being recognized. It appears I may have incorrectly selected the wrong drive as the default. I think I set it up mistakenly, thinking that was the correct setting. I’m uncertain why my current boot entry shows Windows 10 even though I’m using Windows 11. Please help clarify this discrepancy.