F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Is the new MB functioning properly? I'm not sure. Could you ask for some assistance?

Is the new MB functioning properly? I'm not sure. Could you ask for some assistance?

Is the new MB functioning properly? I'm not sure. Could you ask for some assistance?

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Dimswithano
Junior Member
45
12-18-2022, 01:41 AM
#1
Hello everyone, I'm trying to figure out if my PC is functioning properly. My partner and I recently installed a new motherboard and CPU two days ago (an Aorus X570S Pro AX with a Ryzen 9). Everything seemed to go smoothly—system booted up, we applied the Windows updates, and reactivated it. So far, everything appears normal.

I checked the BIOS and noticed it needs an update from F2 to F4x. This is where the problem seems to occur. During a recovery via UEFI, I tried to restart into BIOS, but the PC won't start from Windows through the recovery option. I saw a brief error on the screen but didn’t see what it was before the system froze and shut down.

Despite this, all other functions work—startup, booting into BIOS, running games, etc.—everything seems fine. I managed to update the BIOS from the main startup without issues.

I read somewhere that sometimes EFI might not start from recovery if it lacks a drive letter. In my Disk Manager, I see: C: has 4 sectors (1 healthy recovery partition, 2 healthy EFI system partitions, and 3 on CSmile. Only one partition has a drive letter (CSmile, and I’m not sure about the other two unless they’re for upgrades from version 10 to 11.

I’m confused because only one partition has a letter, and I don’t understand why two recovery partitions might be needed. How can I identify the issue with the recovery EFI that’s not working even though the system runs perfectly? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Dimswithano
12-18-2022, 01:41 AM #1

Hello everyone, I'm trying to figure out if my PC is functioning properly. My partner and I recently installed a new motherboard and CPU two days ago (an Aorus X570S Pro AX with a Ryzen 9). Everything seemed to go smoothly—system booted up, we applied the Windows updates, and reactivated it. So far, everything appears normal.

I checked the BIOS and noticed it needs an update from F2 to F4x. This is where the problem seems to occur. During a recovery via UEFI, I tried to restart into BIOS, but the PC won't start from Windows through the recovery option. I saw a brief error on the screen but didn’t see what it was before the system froze and shut down.

Despite this, all other functions work—startup, booting into BIOS, running games, etc.—everything seems fine. I managed to update the BIOS from the main startup without issues.

I read somewhere that sometimes EFI might not start from recovery if it lacks a drive letter. In my Disk Manager, I see: C: has 4 sectors (1 healthy recovery partition, 2 healthy EFI system partitions, and 3 on CSmile. Only one partition has a drive letter (CSmile, and I’m not sure about the other two unless they’re for upgrades from version 10 to 11.

I’m confused because only one partition has a letter, and I don’t understand why two recovery partitions might be needed. How can I identify the issue with the recovery EFI that’s not working even though the system runs perfectly? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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Velizar06
Posting Freak
865
12-20-2022, 01:31 AM
#2
You're struggling to identify the problem. The system starts up and enters BIOS, but everything seems fine. What else could be causing trouble?
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Velizar06
12-20-2022, 01:31 AM #2

You're struggling to identify the problem. The system starts up and enters BIOS, but everything seems fine. What else could be causing trouble?

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Th3G4merX
Senior Member
700
12-20-2022, 09:51 AM
#3
I access the BIOS by pressing the power button, not through Windows or the recovery/EFI method. This path secures the system.
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Th3G4merX
12-20-2022, 09:51 AM #3

I access the BIOS by pressing the power button, not through Windows or the recovery/EFI method. This path secures the system.

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DaniGamer_YT
Junior Member
13
12-20-2022, 10:17 AM
#4
It could stem from a problem with the OS setup, but since you can still reach the BIOS via standard methods and accessing it rarely, it might not be necessary to address it. Unless there’s something else I’m overlooking. Regarding a hardware issue, it seems improbable.
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DaniGamer_YT
12-20-2022, 10:17 AM #4

It could stem from a problem with the OS setup, but since you can still reach the BIOS via standard methods and accessing it rarely, it might not be necessary to address it. Unless there’s something else I’m overlooking. Regarding a hardware issue, it seems improbable.

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iNuvem
Junior Member
5
12-21-2022, 06:41 AM
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iNuvem
12-21-2022, 06:41 AM #5

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Zilio12
Junior Member
18
01-02-2023, 06:34 PM
#6
Thanks, I'll check soon as I've done some downloading. I assume it;s easy to get out of recovery mode when its started as there's no need for recovery right now, I just need to make sure I can , IF hopefully not, its reqd .
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Zilio12
01-02-2023, 06:34 PM #6

Thanks, I'll check soon as I've done some downloading. I assume it;s easy to get out of recovery mode when its started as there's no need for recovery right now, I just need to make sure I can , IF hopefully not, its reqd .

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Peedy
Senior Member
641
01-03-2023, 07:24 PM
#7
There are several methods to enter recovery mode. One option is to hold the shift key down while pressing the restart button. Another involves using a specific button on your Windows system, though I’m not sure of its exact location. You can also disrupt the boot process by resetting it three or four times, which will automatically move you into recovery mode. To exit, simply reboot the computer.
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Peedy
01-03-2023, 07:24 PM #7

There are several methods to enter recovery mode. One option is to hold the shift key down while pressing the restart button. Another involves using a specific button on your Windows system, though I’m not sure of its exact location. You can also disrupt the boot process by resetting it three or four times, which will automatically move you into recovery mode. To exit, simply reboot the computer.

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DuyD
Member
176
01-03-2023, 07:39 PM
#8
Case resolved, thanks to all the support. Appreciate it!
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DuyD
01-03-2023, 07:39 PM #8

Case resolved, thanks to all the support. Appreciate it!