motherboard

Forum discussion tagged with motherboard.
  1. F

    Question New PSU installed - All SATA ports show N/A in BIOS, NVMe works fine

    Hi everyone, I recently installed a new PSU (Corsair RM850x). The PC boots normally and my NVMe SSD (Samsung 970 EVO Plus) works fine, Windows loads without issues. However, all SATA ports in BIOS show: SATA6G_1: N/A SATA6G_2: N/A etc. I have two SATA drives connected with: SATA power cables...
  2. winncootMKD

    Question Continuous non-stop beep while scanning with Windows Security

    I hear a continuous, non-stop beep from my PC (motherboard) when I run a custom scan with Windows Security. I have Windows 11, and yesterday I decided to scan my whole C drive. I selected a custom scan, chose the C drive, and proceeded to scan it. About halfway through it, a non-stop beep from...
  3. C

    Question GPU crashes in games (VIDEO_TDR_FAILURE 0x116) and motherboard's white VGA light comes on ?

    Hello! I'm not a total expert on pc builds like others here, so apologies if I say something wrong/stupid. This is the second desktop I've ever built, and I made it 6 months ago. in November. It had almost no issues until yesterday, when it started crashing while a game was open. It would not...
  4. J

    Question Motherboard compatibility and recommendations ?

    Specs: Motherboard: (Currently replacing) ASRock X870 Pro RS WiFi ATX AM5 CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D 4.3 GHz 16-Core Processor CPU COOLER: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro A-RGB 360 77 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler GPU: MSI VENTUS XS OC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6 GB Video Card RAM: Corsair Dominator Titanium 64...
  5. S

    Question Motherboard / RAM compatibility ?

    Hello there, I'm going to my local computer store to finish buying my parts to build my pc. I need some help to see if these two parts are compatible with each other. Please and thank you! MSI B860I MPG EDGE TI WIFI Intel LGA 1851 Mini-ITX Motherboard and Crucial Pro Overclocking 32GB (2 x 16GB)...
  6. bartiz

    Question Sudden issue with a fairly new AM5 build, no POST after BSOD ?

    Hi, I'm not sure if this is going to be the right forum for this, but I'm not sure where else to post it as I'm confused trying figure out what the actual issue is. PC specs: Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite Wifi AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Corsair Vengeance 2x32GB 6000MHz CL30 (CMH64GX5M2B6000Z30) MSI RTX...
  7. K

    Question JUSB header on the motherboard is malfunctioning - Is it safe to ignore ?

    Hello everyone, I have a MSI B450 Tomahawk motherboard that I've had for like, I think since 2021-ish, so it's already pretty old. From a while ago, like a year ago or so, I genuinely can't tell how long ago since I've ignored it for a while, the PC would detect a USB device connected, then...
  8. O

    Question Constant reboot before OS loads ?

    I used to be pretty ok with PCs but having had a work MacBook for years I’ve fallen out of practice and things have moved on. I keep a win11 machine in the office for things my laptop can’t do so well. It was bought as a gaming machjne for the GPU from overclockers, had a bunch more hard drives...
  9. 0901fw - Franz

    Question Mainboard not detecting GPU, but..

    Hey, sorry for theclickbaity title.. I've got myself an upgrade, now on AM5 with a 9850X3D on a ASRock LiveMixer board. So far so good, sadly the PC won't display anything when connected to my TUF 4080 Super, which I took over from my old build with the PSU (Enermax PlatiGemini 1200W). At first...
  10. D

    Question Advice on using an ASRock B850 Pro-A WiFi for a new build

    Hi! Very new builder here. Since the beginning of this year I've been researching for parts for my first build, trying to focus on getting a 9060xt and an am5 system, and bit by bit I've been already buying some of the parts. And one of the parts that caught my eye was the ASRock B850 Pro-A...
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    [SOLVED] Upgrading to an ASUS TUF Gaming B550-Plus ?

    Hi! After having some problems with my computer, I recently upgraded most of my old PC components (new PSU, CPU, GPU and RAM). Now everything is working fine. I was thinking on upgrading the MoBo, since I'm still using an ASUS Prime B-450 Plus, which I bought second hand in 2019 (I think it was...
  12. R

    Question BIOS update for i9-9900K compatibility ?

    hey all ! ive recently flashed my bios to "7B17v1D" version and I thought with an up to date BIOS the i9-9900K CPU would be okay to use , upon completing the flash ive seen that the flash needed to be compatible is "7B51v1E" ive checked the MSI website and the one ive installed is the latest one...
  13. biosmonkey15

    Question Asking for advice on finding a replacement for ASUS TUF B550 plus board

    Hello friends, I am looking for a replacement for my motherboard that stopped working. My primary goal is to find a motherboard that can replace my previous board as a drop in replacement, meaning that it works on my current installed windows and does not need a fresh OS install. My system...
  14. J

    Question Computer is stuck on the BIOS screen after a BIOS update ?

    Hello, I recently updated my BIOS to the most recent version. After the update, the computer ran fine for several hours. The next morning, I turned on the computer. It was in sleep mode, so I pressed the power button to wake it up. I got to the welcome screen, but my mouse and keyboard didn’t...
  15. MrWootastic

    Question HELP! Asus MB Debug light.

    Build details: Ryzen 9 9950X3D, Asus X670E-E Strix Gaming, G. SKILL 6000 DDR5 (confirmed compatible with my MB), and a 3080. Gamed for a bit last night. Windows showed that there was some update it needed to do, prompted by secure boot being on or something. So I prompted a update/shutdown and...
  16. 0Ware

    Build Advice These deals are great, is there any way I could get cheaper or get better parts ?

    Any way I could save money or is this optimal? If anything has major issues please do tell. (Yes im planning to upgrade the ram after a couple years) This is my current build and you can already tell which parts I want to replace: https://ca.buildcores.com/builds/ZdRBW72Pk?share=true
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    Question MacBook Pro A2992 (M3 Pro) not charging, stuck at 5V / 0.15A, SN25A12 heating + pulsing ?

    Hey guys, I’m a beginner when it comes to board-level repair, so please be gentle 😅 I’ve got decent electronics lab equipment (bench PSU, thermal cam, microscope etc.), but no schematics or boardview files for this board. I’m troubleshooting a MacBook Pro A2992 (14”, M2 Pro, 2023) that is...
  18. JD401

    Question QUESTION about first boot after motherboard/CPU/memory upgrade

    HI folks, I just need to confirm one thing: I have an Intel based Windows 10 machine which I built myself. Thanks to Windows 11, I had to invest in a new AMD motherboard/CPU/memory package NOW while I can still get parts that are in my price range (aka: non-existent). I don't plan on...
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    Question How to enable Wi-Fi 7 ?

    Hi, I just bought Gigabyte B850 Aorus Elite Motherboard and since two weeks I can't figure out how to use Wi-Fi 7 antenna which is included with motherboard. It is not even visible in device manager when i plug it into the motherboard :/ What I've tried: - Update BIOS to the latest version -...
  20. LoveForAMother5

    Question Message on MSI motherboard support page -- "will remain running at 4800MT/s…" -- what's this mean?

    Hi, good people. So when I went to check the QVL for an MSI board on their support page for that motherboard, I saw them give this warning message (for the board in general, not specific to any particular memory kit): Is this just referring to the fact that the memory module will run at JEDEC...
  21. M

    Question PC is still failing to POST and I'm unsure which part(s) are failing and what to do next ?

    I upgraded my computer (CPU, Motherboard, RAM, GPU) around half a year ago, and haven't really been having any issues aside from occasional crashes. Very recently, I had a crash where my screen froze, and I couldn't power off the PC through the case power button, so I flipped the PSU switch...
  22. TechGecko

    Question [Help] New PC Build – Progressive degradation with POST Failures, RGB/Shutdown Issues, Restarts

    Hi everyone, I’m new here 👋 I built a new PC less than 2 months ago and I’m running into a set of issues that have been getting progressively worse. Before starting an RMA, I’d really appreciate some opinions. Build info: Motherboard: Gigabyte B650 Aorus Elite AX V2 (BIOS F37) CPU: AMD...
  23. hermesa

    Question Bizzare PC shutdown issue --- is it my PSU, motherboard or AMD drivers ?

    Okay, so I built this PC in August 2025, right before the RAM crisis. Everything was fine until about one month ago. PC Specs MOBO: Gigabyte Aorus B850 Elite Wifi 7 Ice CPU:Ryzen 7800X3D GPU: RX 7900XTX Taichi White 24GB OC RAM:2x16GB Kingston FURY beast White CL30 6000MT/S NVME1: 2TB Kingston...
  24. joelmappa

    Question Can I run my CPU integrated GPU if my motherboard has no video slots?

    Hello, I have a Ryzen 5600G, Lacking budget I got a 2nd hand used motherboard for cheap. I didn't know at the time but it seems to be some Asus Rog OEM motherboard ( b550 variant). Surprise surprise, it has many ports stripped out including the hdmi ports and other video ports. Right now I have...
  25. M

    Question No video signal on new build ?

    Shortly before christmas I decided to build a pc for my nephew and went on ordering the parts online in late December. However, after setting everything up, I am not getting a video signal. The core components are as follows: Motherboard: MSI B850M Mortar WIFIBB GPU: VGA Radeon RX 9060XT...
  26. blackaura98

    Question Issues with USB device disconnecting/reconnecting ?

    Hello all, I recently purchased a prebuilt computer from Ironside Computers. Upon arrival, I started having USB issues where my keyboard would disconnect intermittently (not super frequent). It happens about once an hour. I know it is not the keyboard, since I've tested this with 2 different...
  27. chiefkeefw

    Question No display when GPU is installed in pc, no VGA light. After PSU change, VGA light turns on.

    For some context, this is an older rig that had a GPU (rx6800) die in it, and it ran on iGPU for a couple of months after that just fine. Since then, I've given it to a friend who bought some new parts for it. Everything works until you put a gpu (rtx5060) in it. The card receives some stand-by...
  28. mrmaruniversal

    Question Headset audio crackling ?

    Does anyone here have experience with the Logitech G733 Headset ? Recently, I've been having issues with the headset randomly cracking and sounding very tinny. This happens every 8-10 minutes, and when it starts, it takes about 5 minutes to stop unless I power off and turn the headset back on...
  29. R

    Question New motherboard suggestion for ASUS TUF RTX 5070

    My current ASRock Z390 Extreme4 motherboard (was released on October 8, 2018) with an i7 unlocked, running Windows 10 version 22H2. Works perfectly with my EVGA 3060 XC (12 GB) . Upgraded to a TUF 5070 to go along with my new ultra-wide monitor and now my computer won’t boot or if it boots it...
  30. LoveForAMother5

    Question Motherboard decision with case fan setup in mind ?

    I've been throwing a lot of questions at you guys these last few weeks, and I'm really grateful for all the help I've gotten. I hope I'm not overdoing it, but I'm new to the PC building space, so this has been an invaluable resource for me. Thank you. That said, this should be one of my last...
  31. R

    Question Need Help - Can Anyone Identify This Motherboard

    I'm hoping someone can identify this motherboard. I'd really appreciate any help I can get. I've included pictures of all the pertinent writing and markings on it. The backside as literally zero writings or markings on it. Thanks everybody!
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    Question Gigabyte B550M One Long, Two Short Beeps

    In mid 2023 bought the following (along with a case, CPU, and hard drive): Gigabyte B550M DS3H motherboard (Rev:1.3) Corsair Vengeance LPX RAM (2 x 16GB DDR4 3600, Model CMK32GX4M2D3600C18) Shortly after buying it, life became complicated and the computer didn't get assembled until now (late...
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    Question Screen flickering black when gaming - GPU/PSU/Motherboard issue?

    Hello So I had my pc built around 5 years ago. The GPU is around 6 months which was replaced under warranty, but is now out of warranty. Recently while gaming my monitor would flicker with blackouts(occurs on all games). I had a Dell E2218HN monitor and was using a HDMI cable. I thought it...
  34. gabrieljesus

    Question FPS issues in game

    I am experiencing sudden low fps (<50) "sometimes" while playing games like spiderman remastered, battlefield 6. FPS remains low but generally I am getting FPS more than 70 in the exact location or chapter where the game is being played. Settings are all set at low in game. Drivers are up to...
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    Question New build worked fine initially, but now there's no display ?

    Hi , newbie here looking for some help. So, I built a new PC with the following spec. Mobo: ASUS B650E MAX GAMING WIFI W CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X Ryzen RAM: Team Group 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288- Pin PC RAM DDR5 6000 (PC5 48000) Graphics Card: None Everything was put together out of the box and was...
  36. DDR4RAM32

    Question MSI Motherboard broken ground on screw hole

    I put this msi motherboard away many years ago after I sent it away to get diagnosed and decided to see if I can fix it. From what I remember this screw hole got damaged. With a multimeter, I tested continuity on pretty much everything I could, but there’s none when I touch this one. I did...
  37. gabrieljesus

    Question Noise from USB speakers when gaming ?

    I am hearing strange noise from the speakers. I have tested them with my old smartphone and they seem to be okay. Mobo- Gigabyte B450M DS3H USB Speakers
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    Question Windows Boot Manager on brand new motherboard - why is it there ?

    Hello, I recently bought a new ASRock Z790 PG Lightning Motherboard. When I first time turned on PC it booted to the BIOS automatically and BIOS shows exactly this boot entry "Wind s Boot Manager" (looks like a corrupted name), which should not exist on new motherboard. Notice that I have...
  39. Nathanlorenzen

    Question A good motherboard/CPU combo for 4k video editing ?

    Im looking for a new motherboard and cpu combo for 4k video editing. I use davinci resolve mainly, and occasional play occasional games as well. I had a motherboard recently bite the dust and am thinking of upgrading in the near future since windows 10 is becoming obsolete. Faster ram is another...
  40. C

    Question Help with a broken piece on the motherboard

    I purchased an MSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI6E motherboard and during the graphics card installation process, while removing a case component to accommodate the card, I accidentally broke a small piece off the motherboard (pictured) View: https://imgur.com/a/lBQHRSi . The broken piece has "KT2"...