Error code from MSI X570 GODLIKE A2 indicates a VGA issue.
Error code from MSI X570 GODLIKE A2 indicates a VGA issue.
Hello, I’m facing difficulties with my motherboard and graphics card on the new desktop I recently assembled. This machine is designed to handle daily tasks efficiently. However, every time I power it up, the MSI X570 Godlike board becomes stuck at an "A2" VGA error. It remains there for about 28 seconds before briefly resuming, only to show the same error again within a few seconds. After around 20 restarts and shutdowns, a consistent pattern emerges in the boot process.
Initially, the system displays startup codes for roughly ten seconds, then switches to an "A2" code for two seconds before showing the VGA error. This repeats, causing the screen to freeze with a black display and a blinking underscore. Eventually, it cycles through various codes and finally loads the boot screen, displaying "MEG" followed by spinning circles. It takes about 12 seconds after that before I reach the sign-in screen and everything functions normally.
This sequence consistently lasts between 50 to 58 seconds from powering on. While this timing seems consistent, I’m unsure if it’s normal or if my system is intentionally slowing down the boot process. The error used to be more frequent initially, but after installing software like Notepad++, Atom, FL Studio, Blender, and Unity Hub, the boot time increased slightly.
After a six-minute delay, the machine finally booted successfully. Since then, it has stuck at the "A2" VGA error for 28 to 30 seconds each time. Despite this, all other functions—graphics, drivers, GPU control panel—work properly. I’ve updated the chipset and installed the latest drivers, but the issue persists.
I’m seeking advice on whether this behavior is typical or if something needs fixing. Thank you for your help!
Many post codes serve only informational roles. It’s typical for the system to verify itself using several codes. It may pause at the VGA until the card finishes its checksum calculation. Occasionally, a card attempts to show its own BIOS splash screen and delays the process. This isn’t serious—just a minor delay. Overall, from what I see in your longer message, there’s no real issue to worry about.
Typically it takes my setup around a minute to start up. I own four hard drives, two solid-state drives (including one NVMe), two optical discs, two ZIP drives (one internal USB), a floppy disk, two GPUs, and a large collection of USB peripherals. My machine always has 12 of its 16 USB ports connected. I also have several programs installed. Although I don’t have a POST status display yet, I’ve seen the LED pattern before it turns green and the system successfully booted. Additionally, a diagnostic speaker is connected as well.
The software you've added doesn't influence the hardware self-check on the motherboard. You can eliminate that possibility. The diag speaker works well if you face a blank screen, but would a single beep during startup be expected in normal operation?
You're experiencing the same issue on your X570 Godlike with RTX3090. It restarts after about 30 seconds during VGA Error + A2 code, and sometimes shows Error 64 which appears only when a USB drive is connected. This suggests a possible BIOS bug in the latest version. You might consider reverting to an older non-beta BIOS release. Also, it's worth checking if the problem relates to Resizable Bar support—since ReBar was introduced in 7C34v1C for AMD GPUs, but your setup uses NVIDIA GPUs, this could be a factor. Testing a pre-ReBar version might help.