PC remains in boot cycle following a crash?
PC remains in boot cycle following a crash?
My PC specifications are as follows:
Ryzen 7 5700X3D
Adata XPG 3200mhz x 4
Asrock b450 pro r.2
MSI Spatium 470 Pro 2tb as game drive
Adata XPG nvme SSD 512gb as boot drive
Seagate barracuda 2tb as bulk drive
Zotac 4080 super trinity
MSI MAG 850w 80 gold
PCIe WiFi Bluetooth card
The current settings are:
set PBO to -20
set GPU at 975mv 2600mhz +1100mhz
ram at default 2666mhz
The sequence of events is:
While playing Monster Hunter Wilds, the system suddenly froze and displayed BSOD. I didn’t check the error code before powering it back on.
Windows repair was initiated but the PC froze.
I pressed the restart button and observed that only the CPU fan spun, while the RGB lights stayed on and the chassis fan worked normally.
The machine became stuck in a boot loop, sending a display signal that caused the screen to wake up but nothing appeared.
I attempted troubleshooting steps:
- Turned off the system and tried booting with a minimal component setup
- Tried booting using a 5600g backup CPU
- Disabled the GPU
- Used only RAM sticks in 1 and 2 stick configurations
- Installed the boot drive only
After clearing CMOS and spinning the fan, I noticed it was still not working, and the display remained inactive.
I believe the issue might be with the BIOS being corrupted, and I’m unsure if I can reinstall it or if I need to replace the motherboard.
Is there any other troubleshooting step I missed?
It might be necessary to update it, sorry to inform you. Your bios could be corrupt.
System fails to start completely, bios splash screen remains inactive during the clear CMOS process
The motherboard in question is the one referenced in the manual link provided. It is important to confirm you have located the correct document.
In section 2.5, the jumper setup on the numbered page 27 outlines the procedure for clearing CMOS. The instructions advise turning off the computer and disconnecting the power cord for about fifteen seconds before using a jumper cap to connect the pins on CLRCMOS1 for five seconds. It emphasizes not clearing CMOS immediately after updating the BIOS, suggesting you restart the system first and then perform the clear operation.
Additionally, it is noted that removing the jumper cap after clearing CMOS will reset the password, date, time, and user profile settings. Always review the entire manual thoroughly before proceeding.
The update has been completed. It seems the issue was resolved after several attempts. I recall using my method twice and the ASRock manual twice, which helped. For safety, I also updated the BIOS to the latest version and tested it by playing Monster Hunter Wilds for two hours without any problems. I’m not sure what to do with the new motherboard now, but I’m a bit lucky and unlucky at the same time.