Computer Won't Boot with Radeon RX 7800 XT
Posted by TheSovietXman@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 3 comments
I'm running into some kind of issue on my brand new PC build between my MSI PRO B-650M-A WIFI motherboard and my XFX Radeon RX 7800 XT. Whenever I have the GPU installed in the main PCIe slot, the computer will sit at a black screen and the boot light on the motherboard will never turn on (the other debug lights also don't come on) no matter whether the HDMI/Display Cable is plugged into the GPU or the Motherboard. If I turn the PC off, unplug the GPU from the PCIe slot (leaving cables connected from the PSU), and switch the HDMI cable to the motherboard, the system will load the BIOS perfectly normally. I tested my XFX Radeon RX 7800 XT in another system and had no issues booting in that system, so I know the GPU works. I've also tested another graphics card (An older Asus Nvidia 780Ti) on my new set-up and once again had no issues booting, so I know that my motherboard/CPU/RAM work. It seems to be some type of compatibility issue between the GPU and the motherboard, but I have no idea how to resolve it.
What I've tried without success: - Reseating GPU in the PCIe slot - Checking all cable connections on the PC - Display cable instead of HDMI - Different ports on my monitor/GPU/motherboard - CMOS reset by shorting the relevant prongs with a screwdriver - Switched from daisy-chained PCIe power cables to separate cables - Updated BIOS to most recent version from MSI's website - Tried manually setting the PCIe slots to Gen 3/4 via the BIOS
I'm frankly at a loss as to what to do next. All of the components in this system appear to function perfectly normally, yet it seems like the combination of my system and the GPU just does not boot.
My components: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/RrbPbL Motherboard: MSI PRO B650M-A WIFI GPU: XFX Radeon RX 7800 XT CPU: Ryzen 5 7600X RAM: Silicon Power 32Gb (2x16) Zenith DDR5 6000MHz CL30 PSU: Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 750W
Thank you for your help.
TheSovietXman@reddit (OP)
Update: here's what MSI had to say. I'm at a complete loss for words.
"Thanks for reaching out. We are currently working with our HQ to release compatibility on the B650 with 7600, 7700, 7800 cards as we did not make those SKUs on the 7XXX series and only confirm the 7900XT/XTX. What appears to be happening is a issue with the custom vBIOS but we are currently working with AMD directly to get this resolved however we do not have a ETA at this time."
kerobaros@reddit
I'm having the same issue with an MSI B650-P Wifi and an XTX RX 7800 XT board. Thank you for reaching out to MSI and confirming that the fuckup is something they did and not something I did!
TheSovietXman@reddit (OP)
For sure man! For what it's worth, the 7D77v1F5 update on 1-25-24 seems to have fixed it for me.