I just built my first PC and I'm dealing with some serious issues. After registering all my parts, I tried to install Windows from a USB drive, but I got a 'too low spec' error. My setup includes a 9070XT, Ryzen 5 7600X, 32GB of RAM, and a 2TB NVMe SSD, so I know it's not about the hardware. I played around with the BIOS settings a few times, but that didn't help. Then, during my fourth attempt to install, I accidentally pulled out the USB while it was at the Windows 11 keyboard setup. Now, my computer won't boot into BIOS. I've attempted holding the power button down for 10 seconds, but to no avail. I'm worried I may have corrupted my BIOS. My motherboard is the Gigabyte B650 Eagle AX, can anyone help me out?
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No worries, pulling the USB shouldn't have corrupted your BIOS. It's more likely that it's confused about the boot sequence now. Try entering BIOS by repeatedly pressing the DEL key as soon as you power on. Also, ensure your monitor's connected to the GPU, not the motherboard since you don't have integrated graphics with your CPU. If you still see a black screen, consider clearing the CMOS. This resets your BIOS to default settings and often solves boot issues. You can do this by removing the CMOS battery for 5 to 10 minutes or using the Clear CMOS jumper on your board. Once you're able to boot, double-check that Secure Boot and fTPM are enabled in BIOS, especially since you were getting that 'too low spec' error before.
Those codes can help pinpoint the issue! The DRAM error might indicate a problem with your RAM seating. Ensure they're properly inserted in the right slots, or you could try booting with just one stick of RAM to see if that helps.
You should definitely try using the Q-Flash feature on your motherboard. Even if the BIOS seems broken, Q-Flash lets you reinstall or update it. Check your motherboard manual for instructions on how to do this. It can really save the day!
I tried the battery method, but still no luck. My board's LEDs are showing an error code: 1 for DRAM and 3 for boot issues, hanging on the third. What should I do next?