Critical issue! Assistance required for boot problems!
Critical issue! Assistance required for boot problems!
I just assembled my new PC and flashed the BIOS. The motherboard is the only component I used, purchased at a discount on eBay without clear operating guidelines. We tested it with older hardware, which worked fine for launching Windows and running games, though it was challenging. Now it’s installed in my new build, but Windows won’t fully install. It sometimes restarts after the splash screen and seems stuck in a loop. Most of the time we reach the boot menu before getting stuck. Could this be a hardware issue or is there another problem? Thanks!
Did you refresh the BIOS prior to installing the 5800X3D? These costly parts seem like a bargain compared to the price of the motherboard, which feels odd. The motherboard is quite intricate, so even minor harm might lead to issues.
We tried flashing BIOS but it kept showing the splash screen even with a Ryzen 3600. After resetting the CMOS and re-flashing, it still wouldn’t work. It finally started, but we kept having issues afterward.
The system is freezing on the splash screen after a few restarts, allowing access to BIOS occasionally. After several reboots, it can enter BIOS but often requires a hard reset and clearing CMOS. We managed to complete most Windows installs, connect to the internet, and start the installation. The splash screen then loops continuously for about 30 minutes. I know a Windows install can be slow, but with this hardware it shouldn’t loop that long. We’re currently checking if the NVMe 4.0 drive is faulty—only the 990 Pro M.2 is installed in the 3.0 slot and keeps displaying blue screens.
Based on the details provided, it might be a faulty motherboard or a defective CPU, though bending a pin is an unlikely cause. I’m leaning toward the motherboard issue since it’s more common.
Processor was a smooth upgrade lol I adjusted pins on my old 1600x before this wasn’t the case this time. We suspect the board has some issues with boot sequence or drive detection sometimes. It still had the original sticker plastic, like it came from Gigabyte new. There were just a few scratches on the heatsinks. I think I’ll return it and save the extra money I should have spent.
As mentioned earlier, if you haven't tried various RAM combinations—one at a time, pairs, or different slots—then the problem might lie with the motherboard itself. It could have failed unexpectedly, without any visible damage, leading to random restarts and frequent POST failures.