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VGA light persists despite upgraded graphics card.

VGA light persists despite upgraded graphics card.

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MysticMarineYT
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10-04-2022, 02:12 AM
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Last week I assembled a PC using an Asus Dual GeForce RTX™ 3060 Ti OC Edition and an Intel Core i5 13400F, paired with a Gigabyte B660 Gaming X DDR4 RAM. I upgraded the BIOS to the latest release since it was necessary for 13th-gen support. After installing Windows 11 from a USB drive and connecting a 2TB HDD for game storage, the system experienced frequent BSODs, loss of signal, and a VGA light illumination. I replaced the GPU with the same model and attempted to use it, but it still didn’t function properly—same VGA light and no signal. I also tried booting without hard drives and tested various power cables, yet nothing resolved the issue. I’m considering replacing the mainboard if other solutions remain unavailable.
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MysticMarineYT
10-04-2022, 02:12 AM #1

Last week I assembled a PC using an Asus Dual GeForce RTX™ 3060 Ti OC Edition and an Intel Core i5 13400F, paired with a Gigabyte B660 Gaming X DDR4 RAM. I upgraded the BIOS to the latest release since it was necessary for 13th-gen support. After installing Windows 11 from a USB drive and connecting a 2TB HDD for game storage, the system experienced frequent BSODs, loss of signal, and a VGA light illumination. I replaced the GPU with the same model and attempted to use it, but it still didn’t function properly—same VGA light and no signal. I also tried booting without hard drives and tested various power cables, yet nothing resolved the issue. I’m considering replacing the mainboard if other solutions remain unavailable.

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DaLoneDwarf98
Member
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10-11-2022, 12:15 AM
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It wasn't a VGA connection, it was a boot process, so try resetting the BIOS. What did the last BSOD say?
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DaLoneDwarf98
10-11-2022, 12:15 AM #2

It wasn't a VGA connection, it was a boot process, so try resetting the BIOS. What did the last BSOD say?

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LucasandClaus
Senior Member
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10-14-2022, 06:16 PM
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It's VGA, visibility is tough because I had to double-check for boot. The sequence looks like VGA-CPU-BOOT-DRAM. Could you try a different PCIe slot? Make sure the power cables are connected correctly and plugged in properly. This happened after a BIOS update—remove the CMOS battery, unplug the power cable, press the power button a few times, then start it without the battery first. See if you can get past the VGA LED and display. If not, a BIOS issue might require flashing back. Also verify the new CPU installation, cooler setup, and RAM status.
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LucasandClaus
10-14-2022, 06:16 PM #3

It's VGA, visibility is tough because I had to double-check for boot. The sequence looks like VGA-CPU-BOOT-DRAM. Could you try a different PCIe slot? Make sure the power cables are connected correctly and plugged in properly. This happened after a BIOS update—remove the CMOS battery, unplug the power cable, press the power button a few times, then start it without the battery first. See if you can get past the VGA LED and display. If not, a BIOS issue might require flashing back. Also verify the new CPU installation, cooler setup, and RAM status.