Nvidia releases firmware update to let you get into your BIOS again
RTX 3080 Ti and RTX 3060 currently only turn on the display once Windows loads if you’re using DisplayPort.
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Nvidia has released afirmware updatefor the RTX 3080 Ti, and the RTX 3060, one that addresses a problem with the screen blanking when using DisplayPort. Currently, the screen will only turn on once your OS loads, which makes getting into the BIOS problematic. Given the need for users to get into the BIOS to turn onTPM options in preparation for Windows 11, this is obviously a timely fix.
The issue is related to the DisplayID specification and will only surface if your monitor also uses DisplayID. It only affects the two 30-series cards mentioned, as well.
Nvidia says only those experiencing screen blanks should apply the firmware update. The update will check whether the update is needed, and will only give you the option of updating it if this is the case. You can grab the firmware update from thisNvidia support page.
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Alternatively, if you are experiencing this problem, Nvidia recommends either using DVI or HDMI, booting using a different monitor, or using a different graphics card or the one that’s integrated into your CPU—although not all CPUs have integrated GPUs these days, particularly on AMD’s side.
Another of its recommendations is to switch from using UEFI to Legacy mode in the BIOS, although, in order to switch that over, you’d need to get into the BIOS in the first place. UEFI is also a better system for modern computers, so this isn’t ideal on many levels.
Still, unless you’ve got a pile of monitors, cables, and different graphics cards to hand, this could be your only option.
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Alan has been writing about PC tech since before 3D graphics cards existed, and still vividly recalls having to fight with MS-DOS just to get games to load. He fondly remembers the killer combo of a Matrox Millenium and 3dfx Voodoo, and seeing Lara Croft in 3D for the first time. He’s very glad hardware has advanced as much as it has though, and is particularly happy when putting the latest M.2 NVMe SSDs, AMD processors, and laptops through their paces. He has a long-lasting Magic: The Gathering obsession but limits this to MTG Arena these days.
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