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Replaced the GPU, but Windows won't start; system still boots into BIOS.

Replaced the GPU, but Windows won't start; system still boots into BIOS.

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agasycookie
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11-13-2025, 04:59 PM
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I’ve added a new GPU to the motherboard but it doesn’t boot Windows; only typing F2 gets me into BIOS. Before this, I removed the old drivers with DDU. I’m switching from a Nvidia GTX 980 to an AMD RX 9060 XT 16GB. The board is an Asrock Z370 Gaming ITX. When I power on the computer with the new GPU, it stays black. Checking the BIOS shows it boots correctly, but what should I do? I tried reinserting the GPU and verified the power cables, but nothing worked. I installed the old GPU first—it worked fine. Could my PSU be insufficient? I’m running an Intel Core i5 8600K with an EVGA Supernova Gold 550W PSU. Need advice!
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agasycookie
11-13-2025, 04:59 PM #1

I’ve added a new GPU to the motherboard but it doesn’t boot Windows; only typing F2 gets me into BIOS. Before this, I removed the old drivers with DDU. I’m switching from a Nvidia GTX 980 to an AMD RX 9060 XT 16GB. The board is an Asrock Z370 Gaming ITX. When I power on the computer with the new GPU, it stays black. Checking the BIOS shows it boots correctly, but what should I do? I tried reinserting the GPU and verified the power cables, but nothing worked. I installed the old GPU first—it worked fine. Could my PSU be insufficient? I’m running an Intel Core i5 8600K with an EVGA Supernova Gold 550W PSU. Need advice!

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YellowDevs
Member
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11-13-2025, 04:59 PM
#2
Try launching from a Windows 11 USB. If you see a video, the problem lies with the OS setup on your main drive.
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YellowDevs
11-13-2025, 04:59 PM #2

Try launching from a Windows 11 USB. If you see a video, the problem lies with the OS setup on your main drive.

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ThatSoDron
Junior Member
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11-13-2025, 04:59 PM
#3
I plan to test it tomorrow. Right now I don’t have a USB drive and will purchase one later today.
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ThatSoDron
11-13-2025, 04:59 PM #3

I plan to test it tomorrow. Right now I don’t have a USB drive and will purchase one later today.