Display issue persists despite turning off the device.
Display issue persists despite turning off the device.
Details: CPU model Ryzen 2600 GPU Radeon rx 570 Power supply Thermaltake 600w Mainboard Gigabyte b450m RAM G.Skill 16GB 3200MHz Also included Western Digital 1TB HDD plus an M.2 SSD 128GB (Windows installed on the HDD) I recently assembled a gaming PC and everything functioned properly. My performance was smooth during gameplay. Recently, after playing Rainbow Six Siege for about two hours followed by Apex Legends, my system didn’t show any overheating signs, so it seemed normal. However, after leaving it on for a while, I used the browser briefly before putting it to sleep. The next morning, when I tried to turn it on, pressing the keyboard activated the screen but no signal appeared—it looked as though nothing was connected. I confirmed the PC was powered on and attempted to shut it down. Holding the power button for over ten seconds yielded no result. Despite being on, the machine refused to power off, so I used the PSU switch, which briefly restored functionality. Once back on, the screen returned to its standard display, allowing me to access BIOS settings. The process prompted a restart and displayed "Starting Automatic Repair" with the display spinning rapidly before disappearing. Upon booting, everything appeared operational except for the screen going blank immediately after startup. When I accessed BIOS, fans for CPU, GPU, and case fans operated normally, but once the screen faded, fans ceased completely. I’ve ruled out integrated graphics since I lack one. I also tried installing Windows via flash drive on an SSD, but it only showed the Windows logo without any progress. I attempted to reset CMOS but haven’t done so yet. My experience is limited due to being new to building PCs, and I’m unsure if the problem stems from CPU, RAM, or motherboard issues. I’m seeking advice to identify the root cause.
You might reset the BIOS by removing the CMOS battery, letting it sit for about 30 seconds to a minute, then reinserting it. It appears a driver is responsible because the system works normally until Windows launches. Try booting in safe mode to check if the issue persists. Safe mode runs Windows with only essential drivers, which should resolve the problem while you're there.
I rarely notice windows actually launching. Even after everything is set up correctly, I only catch the GIGABYTE brand and then the system freezes. The Windows icon appears only when I remove my HDD (which has Windows installed) and install it on a flash drive to try on my SSD—only then do I see the Windows logo without anything else. I’m also unsure about booting into safe mode after powering down; I plan to reset my CMOS later at home and want to know if that helps. When I change my CMOS, should I do it with the HDD connected or not? Thank you for your quick reply!
It’s notable that the installation media fails to boot, suggesting a hardware issue rather than a driver problem. I recommend resetting the CMOS first; if that doesn’t resolve it, updating the BIOS should be the next step. Regardless of whether you have HDDs installed, resetting the BIOS is important, but the boot sequence might shift afterward. Another possibility involves memory—have you tried removing all but one RAM stick and testing different slots? I’ve faced similar issues when high RAM speeds were configured; if XMP is active in the BIOS, consider disabling it and lowering the speed to 2133MHz to test for a boot issue.
I only have one stick of RAM, though I believed I purchased two 8 GB units. I reset the CMOS but nothing changed; the same problem persists. I expected trouble in the past week if I pushed my RAM to its advertised 3200 MHz speed, but after a short while it crashed. I had to revert to the stock BIOS speed of 2133 MHz, and everything functioned properly afterward. I’m still stuck now that I updated the BIOS, but the issue remains. I tried re-updating it anyway. Any suggestions?
It looks like a Windows storage problem, though 10 is quite resilient—you can switch a hard drive into another system and it will boot Windows. But sometimes it just fails completely, leaving nothing but a fresh install. I've even had to rely on an offline Linux DVD to erase a drive when the USB didn't show up in Windows. Good luck!
You're experiencing a strange problem where games run smoothly for a while, then suddenly the screen loses signal, the CPU cooler stops working, the power button doesn't respond, and the error light appears on the motherboard. You're hoping to avoid replacing any parts. The main difference from the original case is that this issue happens randomly and the system continues to function normally until it occurs.