Hey everyone! I recently rebuilt my PC and I'm running into a bit of a snag with the BIOS prioritizing the onboard graphics instead of my dedicated GPU (MSI GeForce 4070 ti). I've got an R9 9900x processor on an MSI x870e MPG Carbon WiFi motherboard, along with 64GB of Corsair Vengeance DDR5 RAM and a 1200W NZXT PSU. After putting everything together, I found that I can only access the BIOS if I'm connected to the motherboard's graphics. I've been looking for a way to make my GPU the primary device in the BIOS, but I can't seem to find the right settings. Should I just leave it as is, or is there a way to fix this? I'd also appreciate any tips for my setup; I'm a bit hesitant about overclocking or undervolting since I'm not super experienced. Thanks in advance!
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First off, make sure your display is plugged directly into the GPU and not the motherboard. This could be affecting your ability to access BIOS with the dedicated graphics. In the BIOS settings, you should find an option to disable the integrated GPU. Just a heads up, the onboard graphics are part of your CPU, not the motherboard itself. Additionally, don’t forget to enable the XMP/EXPO profile for your DDR5 RAM in the BIOS to get the best performance!
You can find the setting on page 31 of your BIOS manual under Integrated Graphics Configuration. Look for the option labeled Initiate Graphic Adapter and set it to PEG (PCI Express Graphics) to ensure your GPU is the primary device. This should solve your problem. If it’s already set to PEG but you still can’t access BIOS without using the motherboard graphics, there might be another issue at play.
That's really helpful, thanks! What should I do if it's already set to PEG?
Thanks for the tip! I realized I had it plugged into the motherboard accidentally, but now I’m good.