Problem accessing the BIOS on your new PC build.
Problem accessing the BIOS on your new PC build.
I'm completely new to this, not very tech-savvy, and didn't have any engineering background or experience with electricity. A friend recommended some videos, which sparked my interest in building my own PC when I mentioned wanting a compact gaming setup. For some reason, I got inspired and, during the pandemic, decided to dive in about a month ago. I chose an IN-Win B1 model because of its compact size, stylish design, and the promise of a straightforward build. Most people said it was simple and enjoyable. It really resonated with me, and soon I had one in my hands last week. I invested a lot of time researching and double-checking compatibility, ending up with this configuration: AMD Ryzen 7 5700G at 3.8 GHz, 8-core processor, Gigabyte B550I AORUS PRO AX Mini ITX AM4 board, TEAMGROUP T-Force Delta RGB 32 GB RAM (two 16 GB sticks), Samsung 980 Pro 1 TB SSD, and a 200W power supply in a mini case. Everything was brand new, and assembling them was fun—though a bit awkward at times. I was really excited to see it turn on after putting everything together, especially hearing it boot up. When the power button clicked, the front LED lit up, but only the fans started spinning. I tried hitting delete repeatedly and asking for help online, watching more tutorials, contacting both Gigabyte and In-Win, but got no response. Eventually, some helpful people suggested possible fixes, though the problem still lingered. Even after reaching out and getting a bit of advice, I ended up having to return most components except the CPU and SSD drive, hoping to try again. In the end, I felt disappointed and questioned whether building was worth it. Maybe I should stick with buying ready-made systems instead, especially since I’m used to older tech like my 10-year-old laptop. Still, it reminded me of working on my old VW Beetle—when you face a bunch of expensive parts and realize you might not be as skilled as you thought. I’ve tried several things so far: updating the BIOS with a 32GB drive, checking pin types, verifying the RAM, swapping memory slots, using the delete key, and even consulting forums. Some suggested my motherboard needed more power than 200W, but others said it worked fine with the included supply. I also asked if the CPU could run on a case that only provided 200W, though they confirmed it should work. Overall, the unit powers on with the LED on, fans running, but nothing else. The power button stays on, so I have to unplug manually. I can’t get into the BIOS despite trying, and all parts are new. It’s a bit frustrating, but at least I learned something about patience and persistence.
I’d appreciate seeing more images first. Having a few visuals would help me assess the installed parts better. Let me know what you think!
I haven't seen it clearly. It looks similar on bigger boards like ATX, though this one is much smaller. Should any speaker work or does it have to be a computer speaker? I think I own a mobile speaker for boats and might need Bluetooth to connect. I can share some photos—it seems like a good idea, something I hadn't considered before. Maybe I'm missing a connection or something. There were only a few cables included, but a few spots weren't used, like a fan port or USB. I'll try capturing different angles to see more.
Regrettably, I don’t have a computer speaker on hand—just an older Bose CD/radio with both input and output ports. Here are some pictures...
I'm using a Samsung 980 Pro 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVMe SSD, correct? It's connected via the heatsink, and I wonder why there are two SATA cables plugged in. (Remember, this drive only runs as PCIe 3.0 with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G.) Also, since I haven't seen any mention of it yet, please make sure to clear the CMOS. (Refer to page 15, paragraph 20 of the manual – ensure the PC is off before touching the pins)