PC stuck on motherboard splash screen -> blue screen -> no display (Looping)
I am troubleshooting a persistent boot loop and would appreciate some guidance on these symptoms. My system hangs at the motherboard splash screen, eventually goes to a plain blue screen, restarts on its own, and then loses display output entirely (though peripherals like my mouse/keyboard stay lit).
Here is what I have tried so far:
- CMOS Reset: Performed, but the issue remains.
- RAM: Reseated the sticks. I suspect there may be a faulty slot or RAM stick, but addressing this hasn't fixed the boot loop.
- SATA Cables: Swapped them to ensure a good connection.
- OS Reinstall: Attempted to reformat the SSD and reinstall Windows via USB, but the install process hits the same loop.
- Thermal Paste: Recently replaced it; CPU temperatures are now normal, but the boot issue persists.
System Specifications:
- Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A68HM-S1
- CPU: AMD A6 (Integrated Graphics)
- RAM: 2x 4GB DDR3
- Storage: Ramsta 256GB SSD
Could this be a failing motherboard or CPU, or is there something else I should check before giving up on these parts? Any advice is appreciated!
Posted Jul 6, 2026, 1:27 PM UTC
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