Help cant get into BIOS anymore

pyr0_m4n · Apr 18, 2013

So I installed a radeon 7970 and now i can't get into BIOS anymore. I have a maximus v gene. I used to see the rog logo but now its a black screen until the OS boots. any ideas? its got something to do with the card since after i installed it this happened. Using HDMI. Nothing else is wrong. card performs flawlessly. A weird thing though. The windows logo as the OS boots changed to a scrolling green bar like vista used to have (im using win7). When I unplug the card, I can get into BIOS. How do I fix this? I shouldn't have to take things apart just to use it.

Antoni · Apr 18, 2013

Have you tried just keyboard mashing the BIOS key as the PC starts up? As soon as you turn it on just keep tapping it until it beeps or whatever for the BIOS.

jackson1420 · Apr 18, 2013

Keyboard smash F2, F8, F12 or the Del key.

I can't think of any other keys used...

That is strange...

Post your motherboard model please

pyr0_m4n · Apr 18, 2013

jackson1420 :

Um.. maximus v gene. i said that in post.

jackson1420 · Apr 18, 2013

My apologies the name didn't catch my eye.

Are you using a PS/2 keyboard? If so try using the DEL key on the numeric pad or hitting F8

The DEL key above the arrow keys (not in the num pad may not work)

nukemaster · Apr 18, 2013

Please ensure you have the first boot device set to PCI-E and make sure the onboard video is disabled. Your bios may be trying to post on onboard maybe?

Video card generally do not tend to break your ability to enter the bios.

pyr0_m4n · Apr 18, 2013

nukemaster :

Well this one did. if you look at the v gene's bios, there aren't really any options that interact with the PCIe slots.

nukemaster · Apr 18, 2013

Please check the advanced -> system agent section to ensure you have no option

Failing that, maybe a new bios version is out for you?

pyr0_m4n · Apr 18, 2013

nukemaster :

If I remember correctly, I managed to get into BIOS by using the HDMI built in port. But I had to unplug the 7970 to do so which means that BIOS wouldn't detect it causing that option to dissapear.

jackson1420 · Apr 18, 2013

Wish we could try another GFX card but it sounds like the motherboard is faulty.

nukemaster · Apr 19, 2013

That option should be in the bios with or without a card installed, but if the bios is not posting on the onboard HDMI, something is wrong with it(bios update may be needed) OR a board defect as jackson1420 suggests.

pyr0_m4n · Apr 19, 2013

nukemaster :

I wouldn't think it would be a faulty board. I never had a problem with my previous gtx card. maybe and amd incompatibility?

smeezekitty · Apr 19, 2013

Shouldn't be. What if you connect a monitor to the motherboard (if possible)?

pyr0_m4n · Apr 19, 2013

smeezekitty :

If the card is powered, black screen even though windows still boots. if the card is not powered, I can get into BIOS, but once the card is back on, im stuck again.

jackson1420 · Apr 19, 2013

There can't be any incompatibility issues. Standards are in place to avoid that issue.

Can you try the graphics card in another system? Just to see if the same problem is present.

RAM can't be doing this. Nothing else hardware-wise could affect this to my knowledge.

Otherwise I am putting my money on the motherboard right now.

pyr0_m4n · Apr 19, 2013

jackson1420 :

Motherboard worked just fine with my gtx 660ti

pyr0_m4n · Apr 24, 2013

nukemaster :

So I went in and tried switching to PCIe in the bios. Same result, skips right over prompt when I hook it back up.

smeezekitty · Apr 24, 2013

Have you tried repeatedly pressing the BIOS entry key as you press the power button. It may be just too fast to see.

pyr0_m4n · Apr 24, 2013

New update: I plugged in a gtx 670 and now its normal again. Normal boot screen and I can access BIOS. Now the question is, was this caused by the manufacturer? As in, can I buy another 7970 from a different manufacturer and have it work?

jackson1420 · Apr 24, 2013

So everything works with the GTX 670.

When the 7970 is plugged in then it fails.

I would easily put my money on the card just being bad. But it may help ensure functionality if you get another reputable vendor's card. Perhaps research and see either is recommended or what others have used a lot.

Herb Stahl · Aug 16, 2013

pyr0_m4n :

I have this exact same problem. During boot, I do hit DEL, and I can only suspect that it has entered the bios screen, however the screen is black. So the screen is black until it enters the windows OS.

Help cant get into BIOS anymore

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