Do I need a graphics card for BIOS? HDMI Issues

Message Topic Search Topic Options Post Reply Create New Topic Printable Version Translate Topic

   I am doing a new build with the ASRock x470 Master MOBO using the new Ryzen 3600, 2 sticks of DDR4 RAM (16GB), and I'm planning on adding the Radeon 5700 XT once better cooling units come to market.

Everything on my system seems to light up. The MOBO glows, the RAM stick RGB lights up, the case fans turn on, and the CPU fan spins.

My question is - how do I see the BIOS screen? With no graphics card installed, is it possible to see HDMI output on my display? Or do you need a graphics card?

I don't think this MOBO has any other video out to see the BIOS screen. Also, I don't think it has a Case/Motherboard Speaker (https://store.cwc-group.com/casp.html) or any BIOS / booting audio feedback.

Dealing with a schrodingers cat PC build over here... Could really use some feedback. Is there any way to tell if I've got a working system and do I just need a graphics card? 

Author	Message Topic Search Topic Options Post Reply Create New Topic Printable Version Translate Topic
scotty914 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 03 Aug 2019 Location: Austin Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote scotty914 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Do I need a graphics card for BIOS? HDMI Issues Posted: 03 Aug 2019 at 8:22pm
	I am doing a new build with the ASRock x470 Master MOBO using the new Ryzen 3600, 2 sticks of DDR4 RAM (16GB), and I'm planning on adding the Radeon 5700 XT once better cooling units come to market. Everything on my system seems to light up. The MOBO glows, the RAM stick RGB lights up, the case fans turn on, and the CPU fan spins. My question is - how do I see the BIOS screen? With no graphics card installed, is it possible to see HDMI output on my display? Or do you need a graphics card? I don't think this MOBO has any other video out to see the BIOS screen. Also, I don't think it has a Case/Motherboard Speaker (https://store.cwc-group.com/casp.html) or any BIOS / booting audio feedback. Dealing with a schrodingers cat PC build over here... Could really use some feedback. Is there any way to tell if I've got a working system and do I just need a graphics card?

scotty914 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 03 Aug 2019 Location: Austin Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote scotty914 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 Aug 2019 at 9:41pm
	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VQxIa2XPCs Even granny knows...