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Unexpected VGA illumination appearing on a functioning computer system

Unexpected VGA illumination appearing on a functioning computer system

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FunkyEx
Member
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11-04-2019, 08:04 PM
#1
Hi, today something unexpected happened with my PC. I used it normally all day, turned it off without any updates, and when I powered it back on there was no display on the monitors. I looked in the MoBo for a debug light and confirmed the VGA indicator was lit. Here’s what I have: MSI B450 TOMAHAWK with the newest non-beta BIOS from last week, R7 2700, 16 GB RAM (two 8 GB slots), RTX 2060 with drivers from mid-May 2024. I tried several steps—re-seat GPU, check connections, re-seat RAM, reset CMOS, and booted with just one RAM stick. Also, I reset the BIOS via the motherboard. This is my first time facing an issue like this after years of using the system. Do you think anyone knows what might be wrong or how to fix it?
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FunkyEx
11-04-2019, 08:04 PM #1

Hi, today something unexpected happened with my PC. I used it normally all day, turned it off without any updates, and when I powered it back on there was no display on the monitors. I looked in the MoBo for a debug light and confirmed the VGA indicator was lit. Here’s what I have: MSI B450 TOMAHAWK with the newest non-beta BIOS from last week, R7 2700, 16 GB RAM (two 8 GB slots), RTX 2060 with drivers from mid-May 2024. I tried several steps—re-seat GPU, check connections, re-seat RAM, reset CMOS, and booted with just one RAM stick. Also, I reset the BIOS via the motherboard. This is my first time facing an issue like this after years of using the system. Do you think anyone knows what might be wrong or how to fix it?

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vJawz
Member
72
11-04-2019, 09:26 PM
#2
Have you considered another GPU to test?
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vJawz
11-04-2019, 09:26 PM #2

Have you considered another GPU to test?

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Hagnarock
Senior Member
434
11-04-2019, 11:24 PM
#3
I intend to visit a friend's place to install my GPU into their computer and see if that resolves the problem.
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Hagnarock
11-04-2019, 11:24 PM #3

I intend to visit a friend's place to install my GPU into their computer and see if that resolves the problem.

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mat_fram
Posting Freak
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11-05-2019, 04:09 AM
#4
Great, update us on the result
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mat_fram
11-05-2019, 04:09 AM #4

Great, update us on the result

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NINO93120
Junior Member
3
11-05-2019, 09:21 AM
#5
You've confirmed it works without issues. It seems the problem might lie in CPU, RAM, or memory capacity. Let's check those settings.
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NINO93120
11-05-2019, 09:21 AM #5

You've confirmed it works without issues. It seems the problem might lie in CPU, RAM, or memory capacity. Let's check those settings.

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MigosATL
Member
213
11-05-2019, 01:06 PM
#6
Sure, I can try to help with that.
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MigosATL
11-05-2019, 01:06 PM #6

Sure, I can try to help with that.

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BenTGreat
Senior Member
437
11-11-2019, 09:13 PM
#7
Sadly I can't, but as I've said, I've tried to reseat and try to boot with different sticks in different slots and got the same issue back Also, in the case of a faulty RAM, shouldn't the DRAM light turn on instead of the VGA? ..but I guess the same mechanism would apply if it was a cpu issue..
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BenTGreat
11-11-2019, 09:13 PM #7

Sadly I can't, but as I've said, I've tried to reseat and try to boot with different sticks in different slots and got the same issue back Also, in the case of a faulty RAM, shouldn't the DRAM light turn on instead of the VGA? ..but I guess the same mechanism would apply if it was a cpu issue..

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Marinated
Senior Member
666
11-15-2019, 11:05 PM
#8
Apologies for the oversight, I focused on basic troubleshooting. It seems like the problem might be with the motherboard or CPU. Could you check those parts separately?
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Marinated
11-15-2019, 11:05 PM #8

Apologies for the oversight, I focused on basic troubleshooting. It seems like the problem might be with the motherboard or CPU. Could you check those parts separately?

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MettaloCaft
Senior Member
396
11-17-2019, 04:02 AM
#9
Have you considered checking for simpler solutions first?
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MettaloCaft
11-17-2019, 04:02 AM #9

Have you considered checking for simpler solutions first?

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Racxor
Junior Member
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12-08-2019, 05:07 PM
#10
Have you checked the GPU in the lower or secondary PCIe x16 port?
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Racxor
12-08-2019, 05:07 PM #10

Have you checked the GPU in the lower or secondary PCIe x16 port?

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