The process of obtaining an image takes a long time during startup. The BIOS cannot be accessed.
The process of obtaining an image takes a long time during startup. The BIOS cannot be accessed.
When attempting to start the computer, whether cold or warm, it requires roughly 2 to 5 minutes before a screen image appears. Occasionally, the image fails to display at all. When it finally appears, I land on the Windows login screen. Afterwards, everything functions properly. The system remains stable, and performance is typical. Initially, I suspected a monitor-related problem. I tested multiple HDMI cables and one DisplayPort in various ports without any success.
Later, turning off the monitor for different durations and then turning it back on resulted in immediate image display. Current online searches recommend adjusting BIOS settings. After rebooting the system, I repeatedly pressed the Del key but received no response. Several attempts led to persistent issues with no visible screen. Removing the side panel revealed a LED light on the motherboard signaling a boot failure. When attempting to power on normally, this light remains off.
I have also experimented with two distinct GPUs, different power supplies, and various storage configurations (one drive versus my usual setup). Placing the HDMI cable back onto the motherboard connector caused the image to appear almost instantly.
In summary: If the display cable is connected at startup, it takes 2-5 minutes for an image to show. If connected to the motherboard, images appear almost immediately, allowing cable movement to the graphics card without further issues. I’m curious if others have encountered similar problems and can shed light on this matter. It seems no settings or software changes were made at the start, suggesting a hardware-related issue. The boot error LED appears when trying to enter BIOS, but I haven’t altered any configurations.
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When attempting to power on the computer normally, this indicator remains inactive. Could there be an alternative switch in the power connections for the computer and/or monitor? Are any power adapters, surge protectors, or power strips connected in the electrical setup? Consult the motherboard's User Guide or Manual to understand what specific red light signifies and its various states.
In the Advanced Section of your Bios, locate the graphics part. Adjust the initial GPU configuration to PEG. Save your modifications, shut down the system, and disconnect the power source before removing the GPU. Clean the connections thoroughly, reinstall it, and restart the device.
I've reviewed the manual for your motherboard, but unfortunately, there isn't any specific guidance on BIOS configuration for BIOS settings.
Is there a way within your BIOS to assign priority to graphics devices at startup, such as giving iGPU top priority, GPU second, or the reverse? Could you let me know the current setting? It should be set to GPU first.
It's possible your BIOS is taking several minutes to identify the PCIe GPU card (RTX 5080), but it detects the iGPU immediately.
Most of the lengthy boot processes I've seen on DDR5 are due to memory training, which doesn't seem to be the issue here with the iGPU.
I noticed a second full-length PCIe slot on your motherboard, but it's labeled as PCIe 4.0 x 2 (only two lanes), making it less likely to be worth using compared to the first slot, which supports PCIe 4.0 x 16 (with a 7000 or 9000 CPU).
Still, you might consider trying the GTX 1050 Ti in the second slot, even though it only has two lanes. You'd need to remove the main GPU from the first slot during testing, as the older card may be simpler to manage.
PCI_E1 is powered by the CPU (up to 16 lanes). PCI_E2 is linked to the B650 chipset (2 lanes?).
If the system boots normally with the GPU in the second slot—though with much reduced performance—it could indicate an issue with the first PCIe slot or the CPU socket.
It's a remote possibility, but it's worth a try.
Another point: Have you used a different monitor? I experienced difficulties with an old TV connected via HDMI, where the display remained blank for about 20 seconds and I couldn't access BIOS. Switching to another monitor resolved the issue, as the screen activated instantly and the Del key allowed entry.
My computer took a long time to recognize the TV's HDMI input, and once it lit up, the system began loading Windows. There were no typical POST messages indicating hardware detection during startup.