I just built a new PC today (check out my parts list here: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/cthmcx) and struggled for a while to get it to post. I managed to get it working with one RAM stick in slot A2, but then I was kicked out of Valorant with a message saying I needed to enable UEFI in the BIOS. After doing some research, I went into BIOS and enabled Secure Boot (which my motherboard refers to as 'PK'), but now I'm back to square one. The PC powers on, but nothing displays on the monitors.
I've tried resetting the CMOS and testing with different RAM sticks, but nothing seems to work. Is there something else I can do before considering a motherboard replacement? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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It sounds like you're experiencing a common issue after enabling Secure Boot. Valorant requires UEFI mode, but sometimes toggling Secure Boot can lead to further complications. When you reset your CMOS, it's crucial to ensure the power is completely off; try flipping the switch and holding the power button to drain any remaining charge. Have you had a chance to check if you can access the BIOS again?
No change for me either, even after draining the power. Maybe some other component is conflicting with the BIOS settings?
I didn’t hold my power button when I drained the power, but I’ll definitely try that now. I wasn't able to access BIOS with the black screen issue.