I connected the GPU using a 6-pin power supply while performing a BIOS update.
I connected the GPU using a 6-pin power supply while performing a BIOS update.
It might harm the GPU, though I doubt it will happen. I’m also puzzled that it was uploaded after the cable was removed.
Absolutely puzzling situation here. It seems ASUS built in a way to show if the 6-pin power is connected, probably for those who upgrade prebuilt systems without the extra power. With 75W from PCIe it should have been sufficient for a 1650. I’m just holding off on flashing the BIOS until I test it on another machine. There’s not enough data to say if anything is wrong with the motherboard. In short, just follow the manual, check your components, and avoid forcing power connections when the system is already running. It’s probably a BIOS update issue or something similar.
It seems the GPU needs extra power handling during startup, but it can’t run while powered on. The shutdown prevents damage. Your follow-up about a later start showed normal operation, not just a fan spinning issue.
I’m back now! The programmer is running and the BIOS update looks correct. However, the GPU might still have issues. When not connected via PCIe, the fan speeds up quickly then slow down. After plugging it in, fans increase and remain high—no video output detected. I need to test the GPU on a stable system. I’m also unsure whether I should attempt a return merchandise authorization or replace the motherboard if the GPU fails. Since I’m away this week, I’ll have to handle this later. Hope it goes smoothly!
I overlooked adding the beeper, so it didn’t sound whether the GPU was there. Keep in mind you have an F-SKU, meaning no iGPU. Right now I’m trying to trust that the BIOS.rom from ASRock is meant for installation rather than direct chip writing, just to avoid thinking I damaged a GPU. Should I reach out to ASRock for a direct dump or should I use the BIOS from my first school computer? I don’t want to jeopardize another working machine.
This might happen, for instance with my ASUS board where the downloaded files include an additional header that needs removal before flashing. Additionally, there could be problems such as MAC addresses appearing in a region of the flash chip that should remain intact during an update but are lost otherwise.