I’m facing a strange issue with my system, and it’s driving me crazy — especially since the tech store I bought it from offers pathetic support (they neither respond to calls nor messages).
Here’s what’s happening:
With the current settings (screenshot attached), I’m able to boot into Windows and run Cinebench 2024 without any issues. However, after a restart, I can no longer access the BIOS — though Windows still boots fine.
But when I drop the memory speed to 5200 with:
- VDD: 1.3V
- VDDQ: 1.3V
- CPU SOC: Auto
Then I can access both BIOS and Windows without problems.
The timings are currently on auto. I’m not entirely sure what changes you want me to make there.
I also tested with EXPO enabled and memory speed at 5600, and manually set the timings to 40-40-40-77. In that case, the system does boot into Windows, but POST takes around 40 seconds. However, again, I can’t access the BIOS. Even trying to enter via Shift + Restart → Recovery → UEFI firmware doesn’t work.
This is really strange — if Windows boots fine, why can’t I get into BIOS? When I try, I just get a black screen and the motherboard’s BOOT LED (green) stays on, as shown in the attached picture.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
