MSI B650 Gaming Plus Wifi stuck in boot loop

[D.mason102159c02de]

Hi all,

I'm dealing with a new build that is stuck in a boot loop. I'm able to access the bios, but can't get beyond that.

With the initial boot up I got Windows 10 installed, flashed the bios, updated the drivers (couldn't get the wifi to work), and Windows did it's own updating thing. All of this was with various intentional reboots. I shut it down and when I restarted it, it was stuck in a boot loop. I tried both sticks of ram individually in case one was faulty, did a cmos reset, let it sit without power for the night, and tried a windows repair with no luck.

I started over and cleared the drive, fresh install of Windows and updated drivers (got wifi working with DriverPack). When all was good, I powered it down to move the pc where I was going to use it since I didn't have to be tied to the router via the ethernet cable. And just like that, back to the boot loop. I went through the same troubleshooting steps as before in addition to swapping the power supply.

Any help would be appreciated!

Build:
AMD Rzyen 5 7600X
MSI B650 Gaming Plus Wifi
KLEVV Bolt V DDR5 2x16GB 7200MHz
KingSpec XG7000 2TB NVMe SSD M.2
MSI MAG A850GL PCIE 5.1 & ATX 3.1
MSI MPG GUNGNIR 300R Airflow Case

 

[citay]

KLEVV Bolt V DDR5 2x16GB 7200MHz

That's a tough ask for AM5. But i assume you also tried it on the safe first boot profile of DDR5-4800 or so.

KingSpec XG7000 2TB NVMe SSD M.2

Cheap and basically no-name SSD using an exotic Maxio controller, which can have badly optimized firmware. These SSDs with a Maxiotek controllers (like the Lexar NM790) or InnoGrit controllers have potential for causing trouble. I'd also avoid the Crucial P3/P3 Plus and Kingston NV2, they are popular choices due to their attractive price point, but bad performers.

So what i would suggest here, try to borrow/source a different SSD and try a fresh install on there, because you really want to take that "KingSpec" out of the equasion for a test.

If you want a cheap but decent M.2 SSD, you could consider a WD Blue SN570/SN580 or a Kioxia Exceria G2 or G3. Something better, Crucial T500, Kingston FURY RENEGADE, WD Black SN770, WD Black SN850X, Seagate FireCuda 530, Samung 990 PRO. You should later check in their respective SSD tools for firmware updates.

By the way, i recommend Win11 nowadays, with Win10 you're just causing yourself extra work in October, when Win10 support ends. Basically proceed as posted here, but instead of the Intel chipset drivers, you can later install the AMD ones from here.

 

[D.mason102159c02de]

That's a tough ask for AM5. But i assume you also tried it on the safe first boot profile of DDR5-4800 or so.



Cheap and basically no-name SSD using an exotic Maxio controller, which can have badly optimized firmware. These SSDs with a Maxiotek controllers (like the Lexar NM790) or InnoGrit controllers have potential for causing trouble. I'd also avoid the Crucial P3/P3 Plus and Kingston NV2, they are popular choices due to their attractive price point, but bad performers.

So what i would suggest here, try to borrow/source a different SSD and try a fresh install on there, because you really want to take that "KingSpec" out of the equasion for a test.

If you want a cheap but decent M.2 SSD, you could consider a WD Blue SN570/SN580 or a Kioxia Exceria G2 or G3. Something better, Crucial T500, Kingston FURY RENEGADE, WD Black SN770, WD Black SN850X, Seagate FireCuda 530, Samung 990 PRO. You should later check in their respective SSD tools for firmware updates.

By the way, i recommend Win11 nowadays, with Win10 you're just causing yourself extra work in October, when Win10 support ends. Basically proceed as posted here, but instead of the Intel chipset drivers, you can later install the AMD ones from here.

I was also suspecting the SSD was the culprit and snagged a cheap PNY SATA drive while I was out today. It has solved the problem!

I appreciate the suggestions on SSD's. I'll keep them in mind when picking a substitute for the KingSpec.

Thanks!

 

[citay]

You're welcome, glad it's solved. Yeah, for SSDs, avoid the cheap Chinese no-name deals, get a brand-name one that uses a known good controller.