F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Issue with FX 8350 black screen?

Issue with FX 8350 black screen?

Issue with FX 8350 black screen?

Pages (3): 1 2 3 Next
P
PudimA
Member
114
11-06-2025, 11:33 PM
#1
You’ve got the FX 8350 installed, but it’s not booting properly—only a black screen appears. The PC is on and fans are running, yet nothing displays. After trying the Phenom II X6 1090T, you switched back to the FX 8350 and it worked. What should you do next?
P
PudimA
11-06-2025, 11:33 PM #1

You’ve got the FX 8350 installed, but it’s not booting properly—only a black screen appears. The PC is on and fans are running, yet nothing displays. After trying the Phenom II X6 1090T, you switched back to the FX 8350 and it worked. What should you do next?

H
Hatefulness
Member
145
11-10-2025, 08:36 PM
#2
The bio version is compatible with the chip.
H
Hatefulness
11-10-2025, 08:36 PM #2

The bio version is compatible with the chip.

L
lanieythebear
Member
65
11-11-2025, 08:03 AM
#3
I don't have access to your specific hardware details. Could you clarify which motherboard you're referring to?
L
lanieythebear
11-11-2025, 08:03 AM #3

I don't have access to your specific hardware details. Could you clarify which motherboard you're referring to?

C
Cgchamp13
Junior Member
16
11-11-2025, 12:43 PM
#4
You are operating with m5a97
C
Cgchamp13
11-11-2025, 12:43 PM #4

You are operating with m5a97

D
drycustard
Member
64
11-11-2025, 02:06 PM
#5
I don’t have enough spare hardware to verify the board and CPU. In this situation, @Moonzy’s approach is the most viable option you have at the moment. Use the phenom, retrieve the latest BIOS, flash it, restart, then change the CPU and start with a single RAM module. Progress gradually. If your board includes a debug LED or similar feature, it could help pinpoint the issue further, but updating the BIOS should be your initial step.
D
drycustard
11-11-2025, 02:06 PM #5

I don’t have enough spare hardware to verify the board and CPU. In this situation, @Moonzy’s approach is the most viable option you have at the moment. Use the phenom, retrieve the latest BIOS, flash it, restart, then change the CPU and start with a single RAM module. Progress gradually. If your board includes a debug LED or similar feature, it could help pinpoint the issue further, but updating the BIOS should be your initial step.

B
Brek_
Member
249
11-13-2025, 12:12 PM
#6
AM3 isn't compatible with the FX 8350, but AM3+ is.
B
Brek_
11-13-2025, 12:12 PM #6

AM3 isn't compatible with the FX 8350, but AM3+ is.

N
Nerazzurri
Junior Member
44
11-13-2025, 02:52 PM
#7
This board uses the AM3+ socket, meaning a BIOS upgrade would be necessary for proper operation.
N
Nerazzurri
11-13-2025, 02:52 PM #7

This board uses the AM3+ socket, meaning a BIOS upgrade would be necessary for proper operation.

M
Matke04
Posting Freak
825
11-15-2025, 07:55 AM
#8
The R2.0 update includes the normal board with FX support, while the standard version lacks it.
M
Matke04
11-15-2025, 07:55 AM #8

The R2.0 update includes the normal board with FX support, while the standard version lacks it.

R
RorroFuture420
Member
64
11-15-2025, 10:47 AM
#9
Yes, the CPU must be BIOS Version 1006 or higher and validated, while the PCB needs validation since BIOS Note FX-8350 (FD8350FRW8KHK, 4.0GHz, 8C, 125W, rev.C0, AM3+) with version 1006.
R
RorroFuture420
11-15-2025, 10:47 AM #9

Yes, the CPU must be BIOS Version 1006 or higher and validated, while the PCB needs validation since BIOS Note FX-8350 (FD8350FRW8KHK, 4.0GHz, 8C, 125W, rev.C0, AM3+) with version 1006.

F
Flom__
Junior Member
18
11-15-2025, 11:08 AM
#10
Maybe it's the motherboard itself that's causing the issue.
F
Flom__
11-15-2025, 11:08 AM #10

Maybe it's the motherboard itself that's causing the issue.

Pages (3): 1 2 3 Next