Gigabyte B550M DS3H experiencing issues
Gigabyte B550M DS3H experiencing issues
I recently acquired a budget for setting up a new system to swap out my old i5 3470 setup, which had been in use for a long time. The configuration centered on a Gigabyte motherboard rev 1.4 with a Ryzen 7 5700G processor, ensuring the integrated graphics would be available if needed. I previously used an RX570 GPU and plan to replace it soon with a more recent model. After some stable operation, I decided to turn on the built-in graphics for dual-monitor capability. Updating the BIOS worked well for the last month, but since I rarely use the second screen, I disabled the graphics now. The system starts up normally, shows no error sounds, and the power button stays active even when held. Despite attempts to reset—removing the CMOS battery, adjusting jumper pins with a screwdriver, and using qflash to flash the BIOS—I still don’t see any progress, only fans spinning. Is there anything further I should try, or is the motherboard no longer functional?
The gigabytes guide instructed a short duration, yet I extended its use beyond that time.
Unfortunately, clearing CMOS again didn't help after removing the GPU. Some guides recommend testing with just one RAM stick. It seems there might be a newer BIOS version available (FC) compared to the one you were using (FB), which could potentially resolve the issue.
So what was fixed has started again, and I’m wondering something’s wrong with the motherboard. Everything was functioning properly at first—just using the Ryzen 7 5700G with built-in graphics. Of course, not ideal for gaming. I decided to test the rx570 in an older system and it still worked, so I also tried the rx480 I already owned and installed it in the new setup. It functioned well after a few DDU and driver updates, reboots, and everything remained stable. Spent a long time playing Days Gone before turning off the PC. After a while, it went through most steps except the power button on my case still lit up, and the fans kept spinning. After a short wait, it powered off when I pressed and held the power button. When I tried to turn it back on, it returned to its original issue—lights came on, fans ran, but there was no video output and no beeps from the speaker (I expect at least one during normal boot). I’m planning to remove the rx480 to check if it would work again with the built-in graphics, and if that happens, I suspect the problem might lie with the motherboard or its PCIe slot.