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The PC fails to enter the BIOS setup.

The PC fails to enter the BIOS setup.

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Notional
Junior Member
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06-19-2021, 11:37 AM
#1
I recently assembled a new PC and when I turn it on, it doesn't boot into BIOS. I checked the checklist and everything seems fine—power cords are connected, fans are running, the graphics card is active. The only possible issue I noticed is with the SSD. I removed my previous SSD from the old PC and inserted it into the new one. Could this transfer be affecting the boot process? Since my SSD is running Windows 8.1, I intended to install it on the new PC, boot into BIOS, use a Windows 11 USB drive, and then wipe the old SSD. I considered erasing it beforehand, thinking Windows 11 wouldn't work unless the CPU met certain criteria. My old CPU didn’t meet those requirements, so I assumed I couldn’t install Windows 11 while it was still in the old system.
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Notional
06-19-2021, 11:37 AM #1

I recently assembled a new PC and when I turn it on, it doesn't boot into BIOS. I checked the checklist and everything seems fine—power cords are connected, fans are running, the graphics card is active. The only possible issue I noticed is with the SSD. I removed my previous SSD from the old PC and inserted it into the new one. Could this transfer be affecting the boot process? Since my SSD is running Windows 8.1, I intended to install it on the new PC, boot into BIOS, use a Windows 11 USB drive, and then wipe the old SSD. I considered erasing it beforehand, thinking Windows 11 wouldn't work unless the CPU met certain criteria. My old CPU didn’t meet those requirements, so I assumed I couldn’t install Windows 11 while it was still in the old system.

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KidArmy21
Member
51
06-19-2021, 06:44 PM
#2
complete system specifications available. brand and model of the power supply included.
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KidArmy21
06-19-2021, 06:44 PM #2

complete system specifications available. brand and model of the power supply included.

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_NeoBl0X_
Senior Member
635
07-02-2021, 08:54 AM
#3
Thermaltake TR2 700W power supply unit
ASUS A620M-Plus Wi-Fi motherboard
Gigabyte AMD Radeon RX 7800XT
Noctua NH-D15 cooling fan
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
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_NeoBl0X_
07-02-2021, 08:54 AM #3

Thermaltake TR2 700W power supply unit
ASUS A620M-Plus Wi-Fi motherboard
Gigabyte AMD Radeon RX 7800XT
Noctua NH-D15 cooling fan
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

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pooh_bear6
Member
192
07-02-2021, 12:08 PM
#4
remove the gpu and check using igpu
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pooh_bear6
07-02-2021, 12:08 PM #4

remove the gpu and check using igpu

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Jack30987
Junior Member
22
07-10-2021, 10:36 AM
#5
Thanks will try that
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Jack30987
07-10-2021, 10:36 AM #5

Thanks will try that

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zBeni_
Junior Member
33
07-13-2021, 04:39 PM
#6
tried it once and it failed
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zBeni_
07-13-2021, 04:39 PM #6

tried it once and it failed

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IronStoat
Member
137
07-13-2021, 05:02 PM
#7
Shorting the MB's power switch pins means interrupting its electrical connection, which can affect the device's operation.
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IronStoat
07-13-2021, 05:02 PM #7

Shorting the MB's power switch pins means interrupting its electrical connection, which can affect the device's operation.

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CuzImJuli
Member
204
07-14-2021, 03:32 PM
#8
If you're unsure about the SSD you can just remove it temporarily as it is not needed for POST. You also shouldn't need to short the power button pins if the power button is responsive; you have power, it just seems to not be booting. Like baboma said though, there could potentially be some shorting to the case causing all sorts of oddities.
As far as I know, that motherboard should be giving you blink codes via the power button LED if it fails to POST (though if it is in fact a shorting/power issue this would be unreliable). I would try removing all memory and ensuring that it does in fact fail to POST to verify there isn't an issue with the firmware, but in the event there is your motherboard does have a
"BIOS FlashBack"
capability.
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CuzImJuli
07-14-2021, 03:32 PM #8

If you're unsure about the SSD you can just remove it temporarily as it is not needed for POST. You also shouldn't need to short the power button pins if the power button is responsive; you have power, it just seems to not be booting. Like baboma said though, there could potentially be some shorting to the case causing all sorts of oddities.
As far as I know, that motherboard should be giving you blink codes via the power button LED if it fails to POST (though if it is in fact a shorting/power issue this would be unreliable). I would try removing all memory and ensuring that it does in fact fail to POST to verify there isn't an issue with the firmware, but in the event there is your motherboard does have a
"BIOS FlashBack"
capability.