F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop System fails to power on and displays a black screen.

System fails to power on and displays a black screen.

System fails to power on and displays a black screen.

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sjoerdje007
Member
96
07-17-2022, 06:10 AM
#1
Hey everyone! Just completed setting up my brother's PC for Christmas, but when I tried to power it on, nothing appeared. The fans and RGB RAM are active. I'm using these parts: CPU - RYZEN 5 5500, PSU - 550W, RAM - 16GB 3200MHz, GPU - PNY 1070. I understand the BIOS needs updating for the CPU.
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sjoerdje007
07-17-2022, 06:10 AM #1

Hey everyone! Just completed setting up my brother's PC for Christmas, but when I tried to power it on, nothing appeared. The fans and RGB RAM are active. I'm using these parts: CPU - RYZEN 5 5500, PSU - 550W, RAM - 16GB 3200MHz, GPU - PNY 1070. I understand the BIOS needs updating for the CPU.

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ReljaX_
Junior Member
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07-17-2022, 07:16 AM
#2
When the board lacks a BIOS supporting the CPU by default, it may not boot at all. If your board includes a BIOS flashback that doesn’t require a CPU, you can get it operational.
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ReljaX_
07-17-2022, 07:16 AM #2

When the board lacks a BIOS supporting the CPU by default, it may not boot at all. If your board includes a BIOS flashback that doesn’t require a CPU, you can get it operational.

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BM0_M1NECRAFT
Member
156
07-19-2022, 05:24 AM
#3
Find a tool to refresh your setup If the TPM header uses SPI you might be able to update it yourself using a budget-friendly Ch341A and some connectors, though it seems few people know the exact pin configuration for that header
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BM0_M1NECRAFT
07-19-2022, 05:24 AM #3

Find a tool to refresh your setup If the TPM header uses SPI you might be able to update it yourself using a budget-friendly Ch341A and some connectors, though it seems few people know the exact pin configuration for that header

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rbrock713
Junior Member
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07-19-2022, 08:25 AM
#4
I’m not confident about the suggestion since you don’t even require the TPM header pinout. Use a SOIC8/SOP8 test clip and directly flash the EEPROM.
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rbrock713
07-19-2022, 08:25 AM #4

I’m not confident about the suggestion since you don’t even require the TPM header pinout. Use a SOIC8/SOP8 test clip and directly flash the EEPROM.

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Forge45
Junior Member
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07-20-2022, 01:55 AM
#5
I haven't succeeded at first, so I stopped trying and just worked with SPI. Now I have some solder paste, which means I can repair my test clip and check if it works. Do you need the board powered on for flashing?
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Forge45
07-20-2022, 01:55 AM #5

I haven't succeeded at first, so I stopped trying and just worked with SPI. Now I have some solder paste, which means I can repair my test clip and check if it works. Do you need the board powered on for flashing?

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tommie124
Member
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07-23-2022, 01:21 PM
#6
Only the person using the program provides its own energy (most do).
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tommie124
07-23-2022, 01:21 PM #6

Only the person using the program provides its own energy (most do).

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xDestroyerPvP
Member
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07-27-2022, 08:21 AM
#7
You can simply connect the test clip directly to the bios chip without powering the board. I’ve tried this before and it didn’t work, but now I understand the clips are poorly soldered and prone to breaking. It might help to get a better one and make sure it’s properly attached so it functions correctly. If you don’t have enough space for a test clip, flashing via SPI is still an option, though it may not be ideal.
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xDestroyerPvP
07-27-2022, 08:21 AM #7

You can simply connect the test clip directly to the bios chip without powering the board. I’ve tried this before and it didn’t work, but now I understand the clips are poorly soldered and prone to breaking. It might help to get a better one and make sure it’s properly attached so it functions correctly. If you don’t have enough space for a test clip, flashing via SPI is still an option, though it may not be ideal.