Trapped by the motherboard's initial display, spent many hours attempting a solution

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Betacookiex
Junior Member

11-05-2017, 04:38 AM

I recently assembled a PC using refurbished components. It features a GTX 970 EVGA, an i7 3930k processor, and a gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 motherboard. I frequently encounter problems with the boot screen, being unable to access BIOS or install Windows via USB. Once powered off, I’m left with a persistent white cursor in the top-left corner. I’ve attempted various fixes—resetting CMOS, removing the motherboard power, testing the dual BIOS, checking all PCI-E slots for the GPU—but nothing resolves the issue. Even trying an RX 580 resulted in no video display and non-functional keyboard lights. The only actionable command I can perform is pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del, which restarts the system but doesn’t alter its state. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Betacookiex

11-05-2017, 04:38 AM #1

creepereaterz
Member

11-05-2017, 08:15 AM

No, it's not possible to enter the BIOS without the SSD or HDD installed.

creepereaterz

11-05-2017, 08:15 AM #2

No, it's not possible to enter the BIOS without the SSD or HDD installed.

ArthyFe_BR
Member

162

11-09-2017, 04:24 PM

Thank you! You're welcome.

ArthyFe_BR

11-09-2017, 04:24 PM #3

Thank you! You're welcome.

chezpai
Member

11-09-2017, 11:18 PM

Did you confirm the PSU was disconnected and discharged prior to resetting the CMOS? If not, attempt again. Otherwise, consider flashing the BIOS and checking functionality.

chezpai

11-09-2017, 11:18 PM #4

Did you confirm the PSU was disconnected and discharged prior to resetting the CMOS? If not, attempt again. Otherwise, consider flashing the BIOS and checking functionality.

Tzuyu0614
Junior Member

11-13-2017, 04:08 PM

I've reprogrammed the CMOS several times but can't reach the BIOS or Q-Flash. I also installed Windows on another machine and attempted to boot into it to access @bios, but it hasn't worked yet.

Tzuyu0614

11-13-2017, 04:08 PM #5

I've reprogrammed the CMOS several times but can't reach the BIOS or Q-Flash. I also installed Windows on another machine and attempted to boot into it to access @bios, but it hasn't worked yet.

Earney7
Member

11-20-2017, 03:47 AM

You might still have a chance to use q-flash by pressing the end key at the post.

Earney7

11-20-2017, 03:47 AM #6

You might still have a chance to use q-flash by pressing the end key at the post.

Supercute909
Member

11-23-2017, 03:42 PM

I have tried so many times man, no luck.

Supercute909

11-23-2017, 03:42 PM #7

I have tried so many times man, no luck.

walee123
Senior Member

737

11-24-2017, 08:28 AM

Do you know if your motherboard has fault lights or codes? Most boards come with them, so consult your manual for guidance. From what I've seen, it's usually the RAM that causes issues. You could try swapping out the RAM, testing in a different slot, or using just one stick to see if it resolves the problem.

walee123

11-24-2017, 08:28 AM #8

henrikre
Member

220

11-24-2017, 12:46 PM

It could be a bit strange...my 7-year-old PSU struggles to start the 3200gon ABL gaming pro carbon AC without a power strip, maybe the outlets aren’t clean enough or the PSU isn’t working well.

henrikre

11-24-2017, 12:46 PM #9

It could be a bit strange...my 7-year-old PSU struggles to start the 3200gon ABL gaming pro carbon AC without a power strip, maybe the outlets aren’t clean enough or the PSU isn’t working well.

catrkill
Member

126

11-24-2017, 09:29 PM

#10

Reset the CMOS power button to off by turning it off and holding the power button or pressing it several times until you feel resistance. If it doesn’t work, unplug the CMOS battery—it will look like a round coin on the board. That should clear all settings in the BIOS; wait a few minutes, then put the battery back and check the results.

catrkill

11-24-2017, 09:29 PM #10

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