New GPU causes PC to stay on splash screen

WillDeBeast935 · 15 Jan 2021 at 13:26

I just got a new GPU but when I installed it and turned on the PC, the splash screen stays on for a while, then I hear a short beep and it's still on the splash screen, then I hear a short beep again and the screen switches to a black screen with a blinking cursor and nothing happens after that.

It says to press ESC to enter startup menu but that doesn't do anything. I've tried every button to enter BIOS but nothing works.

When I use my old GPU or the integrated graphics, the PC works completely fine.

I've seen a lot of people say "update BIOS" but I have a foxconn 2ABF which isn't a supported motherboard anymore.

Can someone help?

The specs are:
CPU - i5-2400
Motherboard - Foxconn 2ABF
RAM - 8GB DDR3
HDD - Seagate 500GB SATA
PSU - HP 300W
Old GPU - ATI Radeon HD 4300/4500 series
New GPU - MSI GeForce GT 710
Runs Windows 10

VincentHanna · 15 Jan 2021 at 13:58

I don't think it's compatible:

https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Desktops-Archive-Read-Only/New-GPU-can-t-work/td-p/4071994

"The BIOS for the video card is a UEFI vBIOS. It won't work with an old style BIOS unless the manufacturer has a workaround that will allow you to switch the BIOS from UEFI to Legacy mode."

henson0115 · 15 Jan 2021 at 15:00

pretty sure there is a legacy gop for this card (710), however you will likely have to contact MSI, EVGA used to offer a legacy gop for this card that you could use, but like i say you needed to contact them.

you will also need to update the card in another pc so be prepared for that, if msi do offer this service. alternatively youd need to buy a card with legacy bios support as well as UEFU as Vincent mentioned

WillDeBeast935 · 15 Jan 2021 at 16:35

So should I get a motherboard that is compatible?

VincentHanna · 15 Jan 2021 at 17:15

Or a complete new PC that isn't 10 years old?

WillDeBeast935 · 15 Jan 2021 at 17:53

yeah obviously that's an option but I'm not trying to get a whole new PC that costs £500 - £800

kristmace · 15 Jan 2021 at 18:28

What do you need the 710 for that the integrated gpu won't do?

The solution could be an older but compatible card.

WillDeBeast935 · 15 Jan 2021 at 18:57

There isn't an integrated GPU and I don't want to buy another GPU since i've just bought this one recently

henson0115 · 15 Jan 2021 at 19:02

Can you not return it and just explain the issue 5heh might have other syou can try that 5hry will swap it for? Your kind out of options otherwise unless you contact msi

WillDeBeast935 · 15 Jan 2021 at 19:25

henson0115 said:
Can you not return it and just explain the issue 5heh might have other syou can try that 5hry will swap it for? Your kind out of options otherwise unless you contact msi

If I do that then if I want to upgrade everything else I'll have a graphics card that can't run on up to date motherboards

henson0115 · 15 Jan 2021 at 19:34

WillDeBeast935 said:
If I do that then if I want to upgrade everything else I'll have a graphics card that can't run on up to date motherboards

You can always backup the current bios and save it and retore later if needed. Besides with the legacy bios you can sti boot in legacy mode even on a new pc

MagicBoy · 15 Jan 2021 at 19:36

Motherboard is ancient, doesn't support UEFI. Upgrade to something that isn't 10 years old.

WillDeBeast935 · 15 Jan 2021 at 19:40

MagicBoy said:
Motherboard is ancient, doesn't support UEFI. Upgrade to something that isn't 10 years old.

Yeah I'll just do that

MagicBoy · 15 Jan 2021 at 19:55

WillDeBeast935 said:
Yeah I'll just do that

kristmace · 15 Jan 2021 at 21:16

WillDeBeast935 said:
Yeah I'll just do that

It's not a bad shout. Look for a z77 motherboard. The i5 2500 will work fine in there. Under £30 is possible.

kristmace · 15 Jan 2021 at 21:18

WillDeBeast935 said:
There isn't an integrated GPU and I don't want to buy another GPU since i've just bought this one recently

Your Op literally says there's integrated graphics.

The 710 is a very basic card. What do you even need it for? Interested graphics in that processor should give OK performance.

kristmace · 15 Jan 2021 at 21:18

Duplicate post...delete/ignore

WillDeBeast935 · 15 Jan 2021 at 21:26

kristmace said:
Your Op literally says there's integrated graphics.

The 710 is a very basic card. What do you even need it for? Interested graphics in that processor should give OK performance.

The integrated graphics isn't enough

kristmace · 15 Jan 2021 at 22:53

WillDeBeast935 said:
The integrated graphics isn't enough

Sorry to sound like a div... I'm genuinely trying to help...

Not enough or what? Video editing? Gaming?

The 710 is barely better than the integrated graphics.

WillDeBeast935 · 15 Jan 2021 at 23:08

oh sorry I guess it would help to say it's for gaming. You say it's barely better than the integrated graphics but from my experience this graphics card will make quite a difference