White VGA indicator without a graphics card
White VGA indicator without a graphics card
Intel i5-13600k, Asus rog strix b-760 wifi, SSD Samsung 970 evo, 1x Kingston 32g DDR5 RAM, Nzxt aio. I installed a VGA white light without a graphics card. After shutting down the PC last night, it worked fine for weeks. This morning, while booting, a VGA white light appeared on the motherboard. There’s never been a GPU in this setup. Lights are on, RAM RGB is active, and the Nzxt screen shows 29°C. The monitor screen is black with no output or boot. I disconnected both CPU and motherboard power from the PSU and motherboard, then placed RAM in the second slot—still no boot. Any advice?
Consider resetting the CPU, testing RAM one by one, and clearing the CMOS. Verify your video cable connections at both ends and use another monitor source to check for display issues. If problems persist, try swapping components or using a different computer. A white GPU light suggests the BIOS couldn't find a video output—this might indicate a faulty GPU, dead integrated graphics, or a failed motherboard iGPU circuit. Diagnosing this can be complex as multiple parts could be at fault. Good luck!
It seemed to be just a faulty HDMI connection or cable. Switched to a display port and it worked immediately. Of course, after testing various ports, resetting the CPU, and updating the BIOS. Sometimes the simplest solution is the best.