I really misunderstood the flash bios button...

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop I really misunderstood the flash bios button...

Begga_Zockt
Junior Member

07-12-2016, 08:53 AM

I'm just starting out with PC building and this forum, so please forgive any rule breaks. I've spent a couple of weeks watching YouTube tutorials to learn how to assemble a PC. I tried testing my components like the CPU and RAM. Since I don't have a graphics card, I'm worried about making a mistake. I wasn't sure what the flash BIOS button did—I thought it might power on the motherboard or the power button. After checking, I figured it was the power button. Once I confirmed it worked, I decided to build my PC without a GPU and noticed the CPU flashing white for the BIOS. It seems normal. Everything seemed to function properly. Are you worried about anything? Thanks for your understanding.

Begga_Zockt

07-12-2016, 08:53 AM #1

Fatryx
Member

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07-12-2016, 10:02 AM

I see you highlighted something important about your MSI B550 Pro. It looks like you're wondering why that part feels loose and whether you should adjust your grip.

Fatryx

07-12-2016, 10:02 AM #2

I see you highlighted something important about your MSI B550 Pro. It looks like you're wondering why that part feels loose and whether you should adjust your grip.

NiamhyPoo
Junior Member

07-20-2016, 02:00 AM

It is normal for a vga light to be on without a gpu. Unless you pressed the flash bios button with a USB in your fine. The thing circled in blue is the chipset heatsink, I doubt you broke it in any meaningful way.

NiamhyPoo

07-20-2016, 02:00 AM #3

walmartmic
Member

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07-23-2016, 06:40 PM

I believe you're in solid condition. The flash BIOS button won't function unless you have a BIOS to update, which might just reset the CMOS—this isn't too serious. If you pulled the heatsink off your chipset by accident, you're actually lucky. Just reattach it carefully and everything should be fine.

walmartmic

07-23-2016, 06:40 PM #4

Mispisek
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07-23-2016, 07:17 PM

Great news! Thanks for the positive feedback. It's reassuring knowing your PC is still in good shape after disassembly.

Mispisek

07-23-2016, 07:17 PM #5

Great news! Thanks for the positive feedback. It's reassuring knowing your PC is still in good shape after disassembly.

Cohencoco
Junior Member

07-23-2016, 08:29 PM

Thanks for the update. It seems pressing the flash BIOS caused some unexpected reactions. I’m hoping I can wait for a temporary GPU and try to understand the issue better.

Cohencoco

07-23-2016, 08:29 PM #6

Thanks for the update. It seems pressing the flash BIOS caused some unexpected reactions. I’m hoping I can wait for a temporary GPU and try to understand the issue better.