Installation of MSI Center for GPU doesn't trigger any post-update notifications on the PC.
Installation of MSI Center for GPU doesn't trigger any post-update notifications on the PC.
Hello. I recently set up MSI Center to turn off the LED on my MSI GAMING X 1650 Super, but I wanted to see if it would remain after a reboot. When the PC restarted, it displayed the boot logo while peripherals stayed initialized. This was problematic because I have an SSD, so I reset the system and now the machine is running with fans spinning but my devices don’t activate as they do during BIOS setup, nor does the computer power on. I’ve tried this on another machine and the GPU functions correctly. RAM seems unaffected since using even one stick didn’t resolve the issue. I also removed the Windows installation drive and cleared the CMOS, but that didn’t help. All monitors and cables appear normal. Another possibility is a faulty motherboard, though it’s unusual for an app install to affect it. The last time I used MSI Dragon Center was a very frustrating experience, so I suspected it might be different this time. I’d appreciate your advice. My system runs Intel Xeon E3-1230v3 ASUS CS-B (Q87), MSI GAMING X 1650 Super, Corsair Vengeance DDR3 4x4GB cooler, Master CM Force 500, with a 500W power supply from Samsung 870 Evo and a 256GB SSD. Updated May 20, 2022 by TyZed.
Yes, you can generate a Windows installation USB and use it as a recovery drive. Try booting from the USB; if it starts, your Windows setup might be damaged due to driver issues. Successful boot allows you to fix the installation using troubleshooting tools or enter Safe Mode. If the USB doesn’t load, remove any unnecessary components like the SSD and proceed to reset the BIOS manually.
You've already checked many common fixes—disconnecting SSDs and HDDs didn’t help. The issue seems unrelated to storage devices, with the GPU lighting up and fans running despite the PC not booting.
It looks like the problem might be with the motherboard, not just the CMOS battery. Double-checking the power connection before removing the battery is a good idea.
I attempted both with and without removing the power supply, along with the CMOS battery removal and clearing jumper. I suspect a motherboard issue as well, though it's unclear how an app could trigger this. This board was purchased to replace a faulty one with two dead RAM slots. If it fails, it would be a big problem since I think I met the warranty requirements. The board still shows Ethernet activity, which might hint at something. I've tried ASUS's Crashfree BIOS tool to fix a possible corrupted BIOS, but inserting the USB before or after turning on the PC doesn't help. Right now, the computer is essentially non-functional.