Update your post to include full system hardware specs and OS information.
Next boot up, press the applicable key to go into BIOS. Check the POST related configuration settings. Change the settings to be as verbose as possible and to change the boot process so you can have time to actually look at and read what the POST process displays.
Thank you for your response and my apologies for not posting my full hardware specs
These are my currently existing parts
Specs:
OS: Windows 10 64 bit professional
Motherboard: MSI Z87 Mpower MAX
Processor: Intel 4670k Processor
Cooler: Noctua NH-D15
Graphics Card: Sapphire Pulse 5500XT 8GB
SSD: Samsung SSD 840 PRO drive128gb
HDD: Seagate barracuda 3tb
RAM: Corsair DDR 3 Vengeance 8x2 1600mhz
PSU: Corsair AX 760 (Platinum Rated)
Case: Corsair 300r
when I do get to my desktop it runs as it's intended, but I'm just concerned what if (not really an if but when I do) need to reformat the rig how will I see the start-up or troubleshoot without seeing the P.O.S.T screen
and what do you mean with this "Change the settings to be as verbose as possible"?
and no, I didn't enable fast boot with this cause I wanna see the P.O.S.T (old habits die hard)
Try putting back your old GPU and update your BIOS:
- Go to the site of the mothermoard manufacturer
- Go to downloads/support (or something simular) and type in your motherboard model
- Click on drivers/downloads
- Look for BIOS, UEFI or firmware. Make sure to choose the latest version.
- Follow the instuctions provided by the manufacturer.
Do this at your own risk. Make sure you have the correct file for the correct model and DON'T shutdown or unplug your pc while updating.
If this doesn't work, it might be time for a new motherboard or PSU (if it doesn't have enough power)
thanks for the reponse but the old GPU I understand why we need to put back (to troubleshoot if it's a card or board problem), but why do I need to update my mobo BIOS? isn't it supposed to be a "touch and go" type of replacement?