I just put together my new PC and can't seem to get the BIOS to boot. I'm not very experienced with building PCs, and a friend helped me pick out the parts. Everything powers on, the fans are running, and all connections seem secure, but I can't get any display on my monitor. I've tried several HDMI cables, switched to a different monitor, and even attempted a BIOS update using Q Flash. I've verified the connections multiple times, but it still isn't working. My setup includes a Gigabyte B650M Gaming Plus Wifi motherboard and an AMD Ryzen 5 9600X processor. If anyone can provide a detailed explanation for downloading and setting up the correct BIOS, that would be super helpful. Thanks!
3 Answers
When using Q Flash, remember to rename the BIOS file to GIGABYTE.bin. Also, it's vital to format your USB stick to FAT32 before loading the BIOS file. If you haven't done that, it could be the reason it isn't working.
Sometimes different motherboards have specific key combinations for accessing the BIOS. Generally, it's the Delete key, but some require other keys like F2 or even a combination like Win+Alt. Check the Gigabyte website for specifics just in case!
The manual says it's supposed to be the delete key, but still haven't been able to access anything.
Make sure you're connecting the HDMI cable to the graphics card, not the motherboard. Sometimes it's easy to overlook that. If you've already done that, try using a DisplayPort cable instead if your GPU has the option.
Yeah, I've tried both the GPU's HDMI and DisplayPort, and even the motherboard HDMI, but still no luck.
I did rename the file and formatted the USB correctly to FAT32.