No, your ASUS RoG STRIX B550-F is not fried. It's just a matter of checking for any visible damage or unusual behavior.
No, your ASUS RoG STRIX B550-F is not fried. It's just a matter of checking for any visible damage or unusual behavior.
I used a screwdriver to forcefully release the PCIe lock and hit the motherboard. I checked that nVidia and Microsoft had released updates for hot-swapping PCIe cards and GPUs. The GPU wasn’t being used—my video was connected to the built-in graphics. The motherboard won’t power on now but is lighting up in an unpredictable way.
Right away I notice the power connectors on the GPU aren't connected, which should stop the system from turning on. This isn’t likely the main problem, but it will definitely block the boot process. It would help to remove the case so you can inspect everything more easily. On the other hand, it seems like a motherboard issue might have occurred—especially if it’s not built for hotplugging. If possible, return it for repair or replacement; since it’s a recent model, you might still qualify for warranty support.