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The computer fails to start initially, but after a successful boot it functions normally.

The computer fails to start initially, but after a successful boot it functions normally.

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shmorgysporg
Member
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09-16-2021, 05:51 PM
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I assembled my initial PC using second-hand components from Ebay (excluding RAM, NVMe drive, and power supply). When powered on, it often displays the gigabyte logo and then a black screen. This occurs during restarts or when I press the power button on the case. It usually requires several attempts to get it running. Disconnecting and reconnecting the HDMI cable sometimes helps, though not consistently. No error messages appear. Checking the BIOS confirms everything is functioning normally. Temperatures are within range, and all fans are spinning. I rebuilt it again just to verify. After a successful Windows boot, everything works perfectly. I played a few games, ran benchmark tests, and encountered no problems. Specifications include: Ryzen 5 3600 (cooler stock), GIGABYTE B450M DS3H PowerColor Hellhound RX 6600 8GB GDDR6 Silicon DDR4 16GB (8GBx2) RGB RAM, Turbine Gaming 3200MHz Silicon Power, 512GB NVMe (Boot Drive), Western Digital 2TB WD Red NAS Internal Hard Drive, and a Thermaltake smart 700W unit. I’m not using a monitor yet—I haven’t received one and am testing with an old Vizio LCD TV just to confirm everything works. Can you assist? Thanks ahead.
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shmorgysporg
09-16-2021, 05:51 PM #1

I assembled my initial PC using second-hand components from Ebay (excluding RAM, NVMe drive, and power supply). When powered on, it often displays the gigabyte logo and then a black screen. This occurs during restarts or when I press the power button on the case. It usually requires several attempts to get it running. Disconnecting and reconnecting the HDMI cable sometimes helps, though not consistently. No error messages appear. Checking the BIOS confirms everything is functioning normally. Temperatures are within range, and all fans are spinning. I rebuilt it again just to verify. After a successful Windows boot, everything works perfectly. I played a few games, ran benchmark tests, and encountered no problems. Specifications include: Ryzen 5 3600 (cooler stock), GIGABYTE B450M DS3H PowerColor Hellhound RX 6600 8GB GDDR6 Silicon DDR4 16GB (8GBx2) RGB RAM, Turbine Gaming 3200MHz Silicon Power, 512GB NVMe (Boot Drive), Western Digital 2TB WD Red NAS Internal Hard Drive, and a Thermaltake smart 700W unit. I’m not using a monitor yet—I haven’t received one and am testing with an old Vizio LCD TV just to confirm everything works. Can you assist? Thanks ahead.

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Elise101
Member
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09-16-2021, 09:00 PM
#2
Recent motherboard BIOS updates include improvements for compatibility and performance across various platforms.
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Elise101
09-16-2021, 09:00 PM #2

Recent motherboard BIOS updates include improvements for compatibility and performance across various platforms.

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silvan711
Member
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09-16-2021, 09:56 PM
#3
Do you have another method to verify this? The gigabyte download page linked for their Windows tool appears to be nonfunctional.
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silvan711
09-16-2021, 09:56 PM #3

Do you have another method to verify this? The gigabyte download page linked for their Windows tool appears to be nonfunctional.

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Smorez
Junior Member
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09-16-2021, 11:30 PM
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Functioned properly for me. Updated on February 20, 2023 by Kojack1
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Smorez
09-16-2021, 11:30 PM #4

Functioned properly for me. Updated on February 20, 2023 by Kojack1

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BerkSahin
Member
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09-17-2021, 12:41 AM
#5
You can identify what processes are running if your keyboard and/or mouse light up upon startup. When Windows boots, execute prime95 with large and smallest FFTs; if the large FFTs don’t succeed, it suggests a RAM issue.
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BerkSahin
09-17-2021, 12:41 AM #5

You can identify what processes are running if your keyboard and/or mouse light up upon startup. When Windows boots, execute prime95 with large and smallest FFTs; if the large FFTs don’t succeed, it suggests a RAM issue.

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Cheetahgirl8
Junior Member
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10-04-2021, 10:07 PM
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CPU-Z, Motherboard section.
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Cheetahgirl8
10-04-2021, 10:07 PM #6

CPU-Z, Motherboard section.

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Flower_Mermaid
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10-04-2021, 11:41 PM
#7
The mouse and keyboard activated. I executed prime95 and passes.
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Flower_Mermaid
10-04-2021, 11:41 PM #7

The mouse and keyboard activated. I executed prime95 and passes.

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Cyan_HD
Member
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10-05-2021, 05:13 AM
#8
You just updated the CMOS and reinstalled the graphics card, and it’s now functioning properly. Appreciate your help!
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Cyan_HD
10-05-2021, 05:13 AM #8

You just updated the CMOS and reinstalled the graphics card, and it’s now functioning properly. Appreciate your help!