boot issue

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  1. Lewism33

    Question PC Boot issues - Post Codes 15 & 46

    Hi all, CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9900X Cooler: Arctic Liquid Freezer III RGB 360mm RAM: Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 6000MHz 2x32GB Mbd: GIGABYTE X870 Aorus Elite Wifi7 ICE GPU: MSI GeForce RTX 3060 - 12G Gaming PSU: Corsair CS650M SSD: 990 PRO 1TB M.2 & 980 PRO 500GB M.2 1x NZXT 120mm Rear Fan, 2x 140mm...
  2. S

    Question ASUS ROG Strix B550 - XE Motherboard unable to boot?

    Software info Mother board ASUS ROG Strix B550-XE Gaming Wi-Fi CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-core Graphics Unsure which model but works just fine Ran into a pretty big issue while replacing my motherboard and cpu. I can turn it on all the fans run great leds and all, the error reader displays no...
  3. S

    Question PC not booting, and monitor says "No Signal" ?

    Hello, so my pc is about 3 years old. Everything was working perfectly until 3 days ago. 3 days ago i just 'restarted' my pc and during the boot process it aint booting. System fans are working, gpu is working, but no signal on monitor. I double checked monitor and its fine. So i force shutdown...
  4. JTLie2

    Question My PC is not starting properly ?

    Hi, So I have this weird issue where when I start my PC, it doesn't give me any display signal. It only gives a signal after I hit a key on my keyboard. Also, it doesn't seem like to boot right away since I still get to see the screen with my motherboard brand where I can go into the BIOS after...
  5. rism

    Question [SOLVED] Issues with newly build PC

    Hi guys so recently I posted this to get a build: https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/im-looking-for-feedback-for-a-new-build.3836624/ A week later (today) I build it, but there seems to be some issue that is I believe caused by the RAM. After building it I tried to boot everything was...
  6. B

    Question System wont start after upgrade.

    I recenetly upgraded my system from a Ryzen 7 1700 to a Ryzen 7 5800x. This required me to update my bios to the latest bios for compatability reasons. So i updated my bios to latest, installed the new cpu, and now my computer won start. I have the MSI x370 sli plus motherboard. The "boot" light...
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    Question [SOLVED] Windows 11 won't boot after diskpart clean command

    Hi, so I installed a new NVME and cloned my system on it from my old NVME drive. Changed the boot order in BIOS then booted into Windows 11 without issues. I then wanted to use the old NVME as a data drive, but the Windows disk Manager wouldn't let me format it since it was an (unused) system...
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    Question CPU Red Led, DRAM Orange Led, Freeze Randomly happening on boot.

    The following lines explain the issue I faced a few months ago, it is very important for the context of the issue I'm facing now : |||||||||||||||| MARCH 2 2023 |||||||||||||||| I have had this PC for almost 2 years now everything was working perfectly fine : CPU : Intel I7-11700k GPU : Zotac...
  9. Firesenz

    Question Computer stuck on boot loop need help.

    I have been experiencing issues tonight with my Windows 11 operating system. Earlier today I had experienced an issue trying to open Firefox browser on my system, also couldn’t access steam. I noticed my desktop was sluggish and laggy. As I thought this was a one-off issue, I thought...
  10. N

    Question PC freezing on the Windows 11 spinning circle ?

    Running into quite an issue here. I was randomly browsing on my computer, a Windows 11 system, when it randomly shut down and restarted by itself. Then, it was about to boot into the OS, until it restarted again and did the same thing. Eventually, it would just freeze on my motherboard logo and...
  11. E

    Question Error Code 27 on Aorus X570 Master UPDATE (FIXED??)

    Hey all, I've had my computer for about 3 years now and I recently got error code 27 on my MOBO when trying to boot. Computer will start, fans blaring, but the screen stays black and code 27 registers on the MOBO. I read it could be a RAM issue so I removed one stick (from A2) and it booted up...
  12. Labib Mahfuz Tonay

    Question Desktop turns on everywhere except my house

    I have a PC with Intel Core i3 4130 and Gigabyte H81M Motherboard which was running for 2 years without a single problem. I have UPS also. But suddenly it stopped working in my home. I took it in PC Shop but there it turned on without an error. Then I returned home and turned on, OMG it worked...
  13. mrhitsalot

    Question Help me please just got my parts assembles and im getting Q code 41

    system spec asus strix x570-e i7-10700k 8gb corsair vengens rtx3070 m.2 x2 200gb and 1tb and 2tb hhd got use mobo and cpu assemble it all did cosmos reset all ready power to fans and stuff and mobo and no display nothing and shows Q code 41 ive tried ram in 2nd and 4th slot still same...
  14. joryhudd

    Question upgraded CPU boot issues

    this is my first build and my first pc ever. i just built it about a month ago so my knowledge is very limited. i just installed a new cpu and the Q-led light for boot is constantly on. I was reading that clearing CMOS RTC RAM might help. New CPU: i9 11900k Old CPU: i5 11400 Motherboard: Asus...
  15. philip.higley

    Question Z690 Aorus Pro DDR5 does not POST ?

    I have been trying to solve this problem for about a day, I've tried flashing the BIOS to no avail. I have tried all possible RAM configurations and I am at a loss for what to do. I am using Kingston Hyperx DDR5 32GB 5200MHz. Gets to code 79 which is "CSM initialization" and then crashes. VRAM...
  16. P

    Question Weird Distortion and Artifacts upon cold boot.

    So, i recently got a cyberpowerpc (yes.. i know). And upon initial bootup, i had no issues whatsoever with my Boot screen looking distorted. But after some updating software for my m.2 and GPU. i started having this crazy distorted with static and artifacts across my screen upon a cold boot up...
  17. J

    [SOLVED] Random Boot Issue - Intel Optane/RAID error apparently - Advice needed

    So completely out of the blue, but I've been getting a random boot issue for the past few days now, could use some advice on how to troubleshoot it. So once I turn on the PC, I hear it make two beep sounds, as if it's failed to do the early boot processes and then tried again in quick...
  18. A

    [SOLVED] Why does my computer turn on and boot for 2 seconds and then turn off?

    I just built a new PC and loaded windows to it. This was difficult and annoying as I was using a macOs to create the bootable USB. But I did it. I started setting up windows and got to the desktop. Armory crate started to automatically download and I walked away. I come back at 87% and then walk...
  19. W

    Question Black screen with white dots loading animation ?

    I decided to install another HDD into my system, and upon turning the system on after the installation, the PC would boot into a black screen with only the white dots spinning in a circle, though my cursor will also show up. It would stay on this screen for an unusual amount of time. I unplugged...
  20. AntiSipater

    Question PC boots to black screen

    Computer boots to black screen on startup, have to restart multiple times (around 4-5 times) to actually get it working, except for the apps that open on startup like my AntiVirus and Asus GPU Tweak rest of the screen behind is black, I can press Alt + Ctrl + Del to open Task Manager still the...
  21. T

    Question Windows 10 Not Booting - A recently served boot binary is corrupt

    I turned off my PC after gaming yesterday and turned it on just a few minutes ago to find it not booting. It just says "Preparing Automatic Repair" and sometimes goes to the "Startup Repair could not fix your PC", other times it gets stuck in a black screen boot loop. Yesterday there was quite...
  22. S

    [SOLVED] Acer Nitro 5 Won't boot

    Hi all I have a Acer Nitro 5 laptop that will not boot it will either crash on the loading screen or it will say not boot device found. I can access recovery options I have used check disk in bios that flags up an error with stage 3 security. I have tried using start up repair that cannot fix...
  23. X

    [SOLVED] Asus ROG G46VW not booting ?

    So, I got this laptop from a trade, its definitely seen better days, but I'm fixing it to give to a family member. But I'm encountering an issue where when I press the power button it tries to turn on (get power led and keyboard backlight) for about a second then it turns back off. It makes a...
  24. R

    Question Custom PC won't boot. Black screen, keyboard and mouse off

    Hey guys, I appreciate any help I can get on this. When I try to boot my PC, after the bios screen, the screen turns black and the keyboard and mouse turn off. I've tried reseating everything as well as changing the slot that the RAM is in (I made sure that was properly seated as well). I've...
  25. C

    [SOLVED] Green QLED for Boot Issue After Swapping CPU

    Hey Tommys. So I built this... CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X42 Rev 2 98.17 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (Purchased For $0.00) Motherboard: Asus ROG Strix X570-I Gaming Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard ($245.96 @ Amazon) Memory: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16 GB (2 x...
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    [SOLVED] Not booting after replacing non-OS HDD?

    Hi folks, I just recently replaced my 1TB WD Black which I used for games/etc with a 4TB WD black for more room, but then I got a message that I dont have a valid boot device. My OS is installed on another SSD (which was untouched) so I am confused as to why this is happening. In BIOS, it...
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    Question Pc not booting

    Hello all a while ago i was playing a game on my pc and i had to leave for 30 minutes, and when i came back i had no screen showing anymore. I tried restarting but it got stuck at the msi startup logo. And the weird thing is that sometimes it gets to this logo and sometimes i dont get any...
  28. C

    [SOLVED] Why is it that, after unplugging my computer, I have to reboot it twice for it to boot properly?

    Hey guys, This isn't a HUGE issue (as in PC-breaking) but it is annoying. After unplugging my PC (that I built, BTW), it gives me a black screen with white text saying something about selecting a proper boot device, and just sits there. When I reboot it once, it says the same thing. If I reboot...
  29. Baatop

    Question Pc powers on then shuts off right way.

    My other post I just made I just bought a different PSU and it didn’t work. Like I said before the EZ-DEBUG ones on only for the CPU and it doesn’t go past that. It’s does boot all the way. Just lights up and shuts down after 4 seconds. Need help
  30. xKernalSandersx

    Question Computer Freezes, POST Issues, Crashes

    I don't even know where to begin with the issues I have been experiencing with my new build. It has been running smoothly for about a month, then randomly started some major issues with freezing, artifacts, POST issues, BSOD, WHEA errors, etc. Build: Intel i5 9600KF (have have a K model coming...
  31. AKITZU

    [SOLVED] Can someone tell me how I can fix my PC?

    Hi, whenever I turn my PC "On", it shows the american mega trends logo. Then the screen goes black after 5 seconds and restarts again. It repeats this forever. I don't know how to boot into safe mode, or even boot into windows. It doesn't even show the windows loading circle. Can someone help me...
  32. _dawn_chorus_

    [SOLVED] Would RAM work at all if bad? Booting issue

    [UPDATE]: RAM is good, but only work in the first of the two DIMM slots. So could it be Win? Or is it for sure the Motherboard DIMM that is not working? -I put in a new motherboard, CPU, and RAM to an existing machine. I did not wipe the SSD before hand. Upon first boot the RAM troubleshoot LED...
  33. C

    [SOLVED] DDR4 RAM Clocks causing PC boot issues sometimes?

    I have a RAM kit that is specified at 3000MHz from Corsair. When I run the PC at 2800MHz the PC has no issues whatsoever with turning on, but when I set the RAM to 3000 (or greater) in the BIOS a weird issue happens; the PC wont turn on the first time and on the motherboard the symbol for CPU...
  34. T

    [SOLVED] Issue with boot

    Hello, Last week I built a new pc. Here are the specs: MSI B450 Tomahawk MAX AMD Ryzen 5 3600 WRAITH with stock cooler be quiet! Pure Power 11 CM 600W Gigabyte 515GB SSD Asus GeForce GTX 1060 3g 8gb Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 2400MHz DDR4 Windows 10 Home When I power the pc on for the first...
  35. B

    [SOLVED] Boot up issues

    LONG STORY, APOLOGIES When I try to start up my computer for the first time each day it won't boot up (have a mobo speaker that beeps when it boots). Initially thought it may have been a possible short with the old case but got a new case and still does the same thing. Next guess was a faulty...
  36. D

    [SOLVED] Boot Problems on new AMD 3600x build

    I just finished building a pc for my parents and set it up for them over thanksgiving. It seemed to be running very well on benchmarks and stress tests. When building it I had some minor issues with the bios flash on the mobo but got everything up and running. Now, whenever the pc goes to...
  37. B

    Question Booting to installation media issues

    I recently completed a new pc build and the computer loads into bios without issue. The memory was recognised and the Windows 10 installation media was visible as a boot option, so I just left everything default and proceeded to install. Upon exiting the bios (for the first time setup, on...
  38. A

    [SOLVED] Help with broken PC

    I was playing some old games today (BF2, CS 1.6, Quake) when my PC randomly decided to crash, I thought oh well I’ll just reboot, but upon reboot I got a blue screen saying that there was a thread stuck in device driver not sure exactly what it said, I tried to restart, refresh, reboot and...
  39. C

    [SOLVED] No boot and cycling error codes on startup attempt

    Hi, System specs: ASUS ROG Maximus XI Hero WiFi z390 i9-9900k Coffee Lake ASUS GeForce RTX 2070 8G Samsung 970 EVO M.2 2280 2TB Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8) DDR4 3200 Corsair Hydro H115i Pro 280mm Corsair HXi HX1200i 1200W plat When I try to power on my new PC build the fans (case and AiO...
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    Carol

    I use a new Cyberpower Gaming PC for my work and boot up with a USB. I can't get to my regular desk top any more. Computer asks for boot device. If I go into Bios and change preference to Motherboard it doesn't save upon exit . I bought the computer to use with both my work & personal use of...