I've recently built a new PC and installed a TP-Link WiFi 7 BE9300 PCIe WiFi Card to enhance my wireless connectivity since I use SMA cables to game on my TV. However, I've run into a problem where my computer won't boot with the card installed. There's no error message from the motherboard, and I'm not sure how to diagnose this issue. Are there alternative solutions for adding a Bluetooth antenna? Would a USB adapter with an SMA connector work just as well as the PCIe card?
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It's strange that a PCIe WiFi card can stop your system from booting up! Have you checked your BIOS settings or anything? Sometimes it can just be a driver conflict or a bad installation.
If it’s taking you to the recovery screen, it usually hints at a driver or communication issue rather than a hardware failure. What does your BIOS show when you boot? You might want to try booting without the card, then install the drivers before plugging it back in.
Glad to hear you got it sorted out! It’s easy to rush and post when troubleshooting. Also, if you only need Bluetooth for controllers, a USB antenna could definitely do the trick without the hassle of a PCIe card.
Just wanted to follow up: did you manage to sort it out? Sometimes just disabling onboard Bluetooth/Wi-Fi before installation helps.