Windows fails to start. BIOS is reachable; safe mode for Windows can be accessed. Unclear next steps.

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Windows fails to start. BIOS is reachable; safe mode for Windows can be accessed. Unclear next steps.

Windows fails to start. BIOS is reachable; safe mode for Windows can be accessed. Unclear next steps.

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mrwalrusman100
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03-22-2024, 10:00 PM

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I’m facing a challenge here. The MSI Z690Ace (latest BIOS) paired with G.Skill Ripjaw S5 2x32GB (slots A2/B2), Be Quiet Pure Power 12M 850W Nvidia 4080 WD Sn750 NVME 1TB Inland Premium 2TB NVMe, 360mm AIO. The only changes are the new PSU and mount. Yesterday it ran smoothly in an ITX case. I’ve switched between CSM and UEFI, turned off fast boot and fast startup. Every time I power on, I freeze and get stuck in a Windows spinning circle. I disabled XMP and got in if I force it to safe mode with networking, but can’t open Windows normally. I used DDU and reinstalled GeForce Experience. Updated BIOS, re-seated RAM/GPU, reinstalled OS several times (different versions). I ran Memtest and everything checked out. Still stuck at a black screen after a fresh install. Tried fixing startup with Windows tools, changed from DP to HDMI. Any advice? Please help! I’m open to trying anything.

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mrwalrusman100

03-22-2024, 10:00 PM #1

I’m facing a challenge here. The MSI Z690Ace (latest BIOS) paired with G.Skill Ripjaw S5 2x32GB (slots A2/B2), Be Quiet Pure Power 12M 850W Nvidia 4080 WD Sn750 NVME 1TB Inland Premium 2TB NVMe, 360mm AIO. The only changes are the new PSU and mount. Yesterday it ran smoothly in an ITX case. I’ve switched between CSM and UEFI, turned off fast boot and fast startup. Every time I power on, I freeze and get stuck in a Windows spinning circle. I disabled XMP and got in if I force it to safe mode with networking, but can’t open Windows normally. I used DDU and reinstalled GeForce Experience. Updated BIOS, re-seated RAM/GPU, reinstalled OS several times (different versions). I ran Memtest and everything checked out. Still stuck at a black screen after a fresh install. Tried fixing startup with Windows tools, changed from DP to HDMI. Any advice? Please help! I’m open to trying anything.