Can't enter BIOS when GPU is in

keromedic

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Sorry if you've already seen this thread. I originally put it in displays but realised that it might be better suited to this forum. Here's a paste of the original thread below:
"Hi.
These are my specs
Mobo: ga-Z77-DS3h
Ram: 2x4g Kingston Hyper DDR3
GPU: ASUS DirectCU II GTX-770
PSU: Corsair 600W
CPU: Intel i5 3450
ROM: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB SSD
Samsung 1TB HD
In anycase, pre GPU install I'd press the powerbutton, my moniter would say [HDMI], the Gigabyte mobo screen would flash for a second and I could press appropriate keys on my keyboard to see system info or enter the UEFI BIOS etc.. After this, my OS would come on and I could log into my computer
After GPU INSTALL: When the HDMI is in the GPU, the moniter says [HDMI], the MOBO screen comes up in the wrong resolution and sticks there for ages and I'm unable to access the usual options (like system info and BIOS) even by pressing the right keys. After this, the OS comes up.
Once I'm logged in, everything is generally normal.
If any help could be given, I'd appreciate it. Thanks"
 
Solution
There is a beta version of your motherboard's bios, at gigabyte website they claim it "Improve PCI Express x16 slot compatibility" ...
Maybe a bios update will fix your problem but to make sure call or mail gigabyte tech support and don't flash your bios if you dont understand perfectly how to do it. Btw there are two revisions of your motherboard, make sure you get the bios for your specific version.

Nuno Silva

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There is a beta version of your motherboard's bios, at gigabyte website they claim it "Improve PCI Express x16 slot compatibility" ...
Maybe a bios update will fix your problem but to make sure call or mail gigabyte tech support and don't flash your bios if you dont understand perfectly how to do it. Btw there are two revisions of your motherboard, make sure you get the bios for your specific version.
 
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keromedic

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Thanks. I've emailed them. I did consider the update but a quick look at the release notes for the update didn't show anything to do with my issue
 

keromedic

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Oh my goodness, the issue seems to be resolved.
I did take a chance and I flashed the BIOS. I'm a little sceptical as I had a few false hopes previously but I think the problem is solved!
Thanks