Was your PC damaged during the graphics card replacement?
Was your PC damaged during the graphics card replacement?
I chose to switch my graphics card to a Gigabyte GeForce GTX-1650 ITX OC 4GB model. After installation, the only output was a message indicating it couldn't display anything. I tried reinstalling the old card and using the built-in graphics, but the same issue persisted—no screen, no sound, just spinning fans. The motherboard I have is a Gigabyte H61N-USB3-B3, which should make a beep at startup if there’s a problem. Since nothing is responding, it seems like something went wrong during setup or installation. You might want to double-check the card installation and ensure the motherboard is properly seated. If the problem continues, replacing the components could be the best option.
I might attempt to reset the BIOS by erasing the CMOS. From the picture I just discovered, near the SATA ports on that motherboard, there’s a sysfan with CMOS clearing instructions printed on the board. Directly beneath it is the fan header (sysfan), followed by a capacitor, and then your CMOS jumper. Power off the PC and unplug it. Use a metal object like a key or screwdriver to touch both pins for a few seconds. This should signal the board to clear your BIOS. If this doesn’t work, let me know and we can try another approach.
The display indicates a posting issue. You might have overlooked connecting the PCIE power cable to the GTX 1650.
Verify the cables carefully. Often individuals overlook connecting an item.
It provided a menu for selecting different BIOS settings. Because my keyboard wasn’t connected, I wasn’t able to make a choice. I also couldn’t connect the power to the graphics card—it draws power through the PCIe slot and doesn’t have a separate power connector. The only cable removed was the one for the previous graphics card, so when trying to boot without third-party drivers, it seems you shouldn’t plug it in anywhere.
No, you should not connect it. Even if you attempted, there’s nothing to install. Did you attempt to start without the GPU?
It doesn’t appear to function properly. The fan continues to spin without any visual confirmation. I’m unsure if the system used to emit a beep during startup when everything was operational, and it seems unlikely the motherboard includes a built-in speaker. Anyway, the device isn’t working as expected. I’ve discovered a few capacitors that seem slightly loose; they might be causing the issue.
Capacitors should remain still. The problem might lie elsewhere.
They're located right beneath the graphics card. If I wasn't careful while removing it, I could have accidentally hit them.