I'm having a frustrating issue with my computer where I get a black screen upon startup. Sometimes, after several resets, an image finally appears. I've checked the hardware and it seems fine. Here are my specs: Ryzen 5 7500F processor, MSI B650M-B motherboard, 32GB of 6000MHz RAM, and a 5060 Ti with 16GB. I'm really hoping there's a way to fix this annoying black screen without replacing any parts; any help would be appreciated!
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This could be related to a driver error, so try activating DisplayPort while your HDMI is connected. It might also be why I switched from Nvidia to AMD — had too many issues with the drivers!
Here are a few steps that might help you out: **Clear CMOS**: Unplug your PC, take out the CMOS battery for about 5-10 minutes, then put it back. **Update BIOS**: Use the Flash BIOS Button with a USB drive loaded with the latest BIOS. **Adjust RAM Settings**: You might try disabling EXPO/XMP in the BIOS or lowering your RAM speed to 5200MHz. **Disable Fast Startup**: Go to Power Options in Windows and turn off Fast Startup. **Check EZ Debug LEDs**: These lights can show if there's an issue with your CPU, RAM, or GPU.
I gave those steps a shot, and the image does come back after a few resets, but it’s definitely linked to that driver update I did.
Sounds like you've been through a lot already! Did you check if the card works in another system? It's also worth seeing if the fans spin or if any RGB lights turn on while the computer is booting. Lastly, have you tried plugging into other display ports, or perhaps a different monitor? You might want to update the drivers too — sometimes rolling back to an earlier version can solve issues like this.
I've noticed that the fans spin at startup but still no image. I tried HDMI first, then DP, which worked, but switching back to HDMI seemed to fix it. This issue started happening after I updated the drivers.
You're spot on! After the latest Nvidia driver update, my system started black screening. I’ve been hearing a lot of complaints about that too.