System fails to power on following secure boot process.
System fails to power on following secure boot process.
In short, I turned on secure boot in my BIOS and saved before exiting. Then I waited until the PC started, then waited 1 minute, 5 minutes, and so on. After checking, I restarted it but it didn’t boot into BIOS or Windows. I removed the CMOS battery and shorted the CLR_CMOS pins as many suggested online, but it still wouldn’t start. My monitor and HDMI cable worked when tested with my console. I’m unsure what to try next—I also tried booting without a GPU or without the CMOS battery, but nothing worked either. Now it turns on but doesn’t boot anything. The fans seem to speed up and slow down in a loop, which might indicate an issue. If anyone knows the problem or has a solution, I’d really appreciate your help!
I note this since having an integrated GPU can help simplify troubleshooting. Removing as many parts as needed, including a discrete GPU, helps identify why you're not seeing a power-on status. Also, if you haven't restarted the CMOS battery after changes, make sure it's making solid contact and installed correctly.
Thank you for your time and assistance—it's greatly appreciated.