How can I change my primary graphic device without using BIOS?

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Hi, I have ordered a custom built PC. Its specs are:
Processor: Intel Core i5 4570
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z87-DS3H
Graphics: Gigabyte GTX 770
RAM: Kingston HyperX Black 1600Mhz 8GB
System: Windows 7 64bit
The monitor is LG 24EA53VQ-P. The day I got it I did not have a HDMI cable so I connected the monitor to the motherboard with a D-Sub, which apparently have set my on board graphics as primary. Today I got the HDMI cable and when i connect it to the GPU, my monitor is not receiving any signal. I know that I can fix that in BIOS menu, but there's another problem: when i boot up my PC it skips straight to Windows loading screen, without the BIOS part. I also tried pressing Delete, as that is supposed to be the right key to enter the menu but then the screen just stays black and I need to restart the computer. I tried searching the internet to solve all of the problems, including the no-BIOS part but to no avail. Someone said to somebody else on some forum that no BIOS can be a result of loose part, but I don't think that's the reason here. Please help
 
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Thanks for the hint, but unfortunately I've already tried holding F2 as well as the Delete button which is the right key for my BIOS (American Megatrends). When I did, it just stopped me from getting into Windows at all and I was stuck with black screen so I just had to restart everytime. It's as it actually had entered into the BIOS menu but its not showing me it. I have no idea why that may be, the PC is straight from the shop
 
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I wish that it was the case, but it's not checked either. Any ideas what else could be the reason? Also, when I boot up the PC there is no beep which seems odd as well
 
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Some pc's don't have built in speakers for the post beebs. Some also just don't beep at all when it passes post.

 
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I get you, I just thought it may be related to the no-BIOS thing which is causing my troubles
 
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If windows is loading up then you know it has passed post without a hitch. It would have stopped you before you got to a windows loading screen if there was a problem.

I believe on some motherboards there is something called fast boot that loads all of your OS files quickly. If this is enabled it may be skipping the bios. What may have happened since this is a custom built pc. is that when the manufacturer put together the pc, they enabled fast boot in the bios. To fix this I would try clearing CMOS by either removing the CMOS batters (the coin shaped battery on the motherboard) and letting your motherboard sit for about a minuet, then put it back into the motherboard; or you can change the CMOS jumper on motherboard to the other position. I personally would go with the first option since it is a bit easier. This will reset all the bios settings to default.
 
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I did it using the second method because my graphics card was blocking the battery and I didnt want risk taking it out. I'm guessing I have resetted BIOS successfuly as now it's not entering Windows. It's most likely stuck on the part where its asking me whether I want to use the default settings. I only wish I could see this screen so I could click it, but I can't. Do you think there might be a problem with my motherboard since it wouldn't show me the BIOS even after I've resetted the CMOS?
 
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It's possible, but not likely. I still think it has something to do with the settings in the bios. I'm just wondering if maybe the boot order has been reset. This might explain why windows will no longer boot. But without being able to see anything on screen this becomes a real pain. Try the first method for resetting CMOS, I've found it to be much more reliable; also when you use the jumper method it sometimes does not finish completely. Removing your graphics card shouldn't have any affect on it, as long as you put it back in later.
 
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Okay so its been solved. I removed the graphics card, turned on the computer and the BIOS finally appeared. I set it to the default settings, turned off the PC, inserted back the graphics card and now everything is as it should be. Thanks for the assist DonnyTechMaster!
 
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