Can't access bios or advanced startup on windows 11

Anonymous
2022-06-15T05:28:41+00:00

I don't know if its a bug or this is how windows 11 is, I just can't access my bios nor the advanced startup, if I boot the computer and spam the BIOS MODE (delete key) it just goes into a black screen and nothing happens it just stays black as long as I keep it running same thing happens with trying to go into advanced startup after it restarts same thing happens black screen and nothing else no cursor nothing even the monitor goes into power saving mode.

I checked everything from cables to bios updates and nothing

plus it was completely working on windows 10 I can go to advanced startup no problem BIOS no problem

after updating to windows 11 it just doesn't work at all.

also a note that when I boot the computer or press the power button it stays black for 3-5 seconds and then instantly loads windows I don't see the motherboard logo or the modes I can go to before it starts loading windows.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-08-18T17:30:54+00:00

    To share my experience, same symptoms as everyone else. Could not access bios and advanced startup left me on a black screen. Originally, I had no problems but after a Windows 11 update started experiencing the issue.

    I tried all the suggested items in this forum short of disconnecting my MB battery, flashing my BIOS, or disconnecting the boot drive. I tried different cables & monitors, disabled FastStart, etc. Nothing.

    Finally I changed my refresh rate to 50Hz in the basic Windows Settings panel. I changed my refresh rate from 60Hz (old monitor) to 50Hz. Rebooted, saw the splash screen and was able to enter bios. Then it booted up in advanced startup mode too. I couldn't' find the post, but whoever talked about connecting to their TV making an effective switch to a lower refresh rate, your post was the one that did it for me.

    Best of luck to us all!

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-09-11T04:11:21+00:00

    Hi change my ram 32 gigs 3600 mh vengeance corcere and it fixed everything.

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-10-06T02:00:00+00:00

    my problem is no post with 5800x3d a6 error found solution had 4k monitor would post with 2600x but not 5800x3d everything lights up goes through post process but would,nt let me into bios post fine if left took everything out done bios flash all of them still no joy then pulled out my 1080p telly plugged that in boom post into bios now problem is wont boot with m.2 only ssd ps boot manager only shows ssd not m.2 but if i put my 2600x into system it boots off m.2 ??? any help

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-10-11T22:03:50+00:00

    PROBLEM SOLVED

    Hi guys!

    Long short story. I finally bought my own machine, which, because I am a geek, I assembled myself. OC is not an obstacle for me, so after the entire installation and after several unsuccessful attempts to enter the BIOS, I started to wonder why I spent so much money on equipment that I cannot configure myself.

    However, after a long and tedious reading of all your posts regarding refreshing, fast boot, etc., I found the reason!

    Well, in my case, having an Nvidia card and a Samsung monitor with 240 Hz refresh rate, it helped... changing the version of the DisplayPort connector! In order for me to use G-Sync, I must have the connector set to class 1.4. Changing to class 1.2 solves the problem!

    However, what surprises me is that I tried to connect my different monitors using various methods, but it didn't work every time. Resetting the CMOS when removing the battery from the motherboard helped temporarily.

    To sum up, thanks for the guidance and I hope my solution can be useful to someone!

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