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Black Screen Issue after Installing Latest Driver for Zotac GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Mini on Intel i5 PC

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Why does installing the latest driver for my Zotac GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Mini on Windows 10 cause a black screen before the login screen, and how can I fix it?

The most useful advice was to rule out the monitor/adapter setup and test the PC without the GTX 1050 Ti, using the Intel integrated graphics instead [#16754507 #16754595 #16754629]. Since you are using an HDMI-to-VGA adapter, the card may not be detecting the display correctly, so trying another monitor or a direct HDMI/DVI connection was also suggested [#16754507] If the black screen still happens on integrated graphics, then the problem is probably not the Nvidia card alone; check cooling/temperatures in BIOS/UEFI and consider a clean Windows reinstall from a bootable USB or DVD [#16754744 #16755236]. In the thread, the original poster ultimately installed Windows 7 and the black-screen issue stopped, although the GTX 1050 Ti was still not detected there [#16755273]
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  • #1 16754464
    kazusza
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    Hello. I recently made a PC. On the 4th day of torment with running it, the reason was the drivers for the graphics card.
    But when I start any game I have MEga lag even if it is old. So I wanted to install the latest driver for my card but every time during installation my monitor goes out after a while and every time I want to start the computer I have a black screen in front of the login screen The only way to start is safe mode and remove driver updates. (CS GO doesn't work because of this)


    specifications:
    Processor: Intel I5 2400 4x3.1GHz lga1155 ---> Used without the BOX version so I had to buy a heatsink Intel 1150 1155 1151 fan (after entering on the Allegro should be displayed first)
    RAM :D DR3 2 x 4GB 1333MHz CL9
    Power supply: COOLERMASTER G550M 550W MODULAR 80+
    Motherboard: MSI h61m-p20
    Graphics Card: Zotac GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Mini
    Monitor: Suntec does not know more about it
    Windows: 10 Original 64 bit version of Home
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  • #2 16754507
    masterten
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    New or used graphics card?
    How is your monitor connected? Via HDMI-VGA adapter? The point is that the card may not detect the monitor and gives the image to a different output. Do you have the option of connecting another monitor without adapters with an HDMI or DVI cable?
  • #3 16754535
    kazusza
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    The graphics card is new. I use an HDMI-VGA adapter. I can't connect another monitor. But the monitor can be connected to another computer. So the VGA input works normally under HDMI and there is no screen. The computer where I have this GTX 1050 t and normal and work in mode emergency.
  • #4 16754549
    masterten
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    Try to do this test:
    - install the drivers, when the screen goes out, wait for 3 minutes and turn off the computer by pressing the button on the housing.
    - unplug the adapter from the graphics card and turn on the computer without a monitor connected.
    - wait for the system to turn on and then plug in the adapter. Write if an image appears on the monitor.
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  • #5 16754569
    kazusza
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    There was a new problem, the screen went out after 10 minutes of computer work. I haven't done my way yet because I wanted to download the driver from the site. Yesterday it worked for over an hour. And it did not go out
    Added after 3 [minutes]:
    Even worse, the screen disappeared 1 minute after starting the system
    Added after 34 [seconds]:
    I still haven't checked your method, there is no way to do it at the moment

    I went into safe mode in the device manager now does not pull my graphics card. Some 20 minutes ago it detected
  • #6 16754595
    masterten
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    Take out the graphics card and work on the integrated one, you will see if the drivers for it will be installed correctly and the screen will not go off.
  • #7 16754598
    kazusza
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    How to run the integrated ??
  • #8 16754629
    masterten
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    The integrated one should turn on automatically when you remove Nvidia.
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  • #9 16754660
    kazusza
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    After removing the graphics card and connecting the monitor, the same screen happens after loading the system (Now I just entered the password, I did not even click enter, and bum black screen) the card was removed from the computer. I am thinking about making a format, I'm not sure how to do it. I also think integrated is not working because there are nvidi drivers Ale nwm
  • #10 16754733
    masterten
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    Are you sure it's not the monitor's fault?
    If you took out Nvidia and you have an image, it works.
    Take into account that if it was not the fault of the monitor, then you could have folded something wrong and it will be difficult to check it remotely.
  • #11 16754734
    kazusza
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    Maybe I'll try to reset Bios .???What do you think a good idea ??
    Added after 1 [minutes]:
    If I folded something wrong, it would probably not start the system. Under the Old PC I used the day before yesterday, there was no problem. How to start safe mode, there are no problems
  • #12 16754744
    safbot1st
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    kazusza wrote:
    If I put something wrong, it would probably not start the system

    You could screw up, for example, the installation of cooling and overheating, everything switches off in an emergency. Check UEFI temperatures and give.
  • #13 16754772
    kazusza
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    And in safe mode, everything will measure correctly ?? And how to install UEFI BO as I look it is something like bios
    Added after 30 [minutes]:
    I downloaded the GPU-Z program or something. It can be run only in normal mode. And I am on safe mode and I have no way to go to normal
  • #14 16755107
    safbot1st
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    kazusza wrote:
    And how to install UEFI BO as I look it is something like bios

    Give the temperature from there, you don't need to install anything.
  • #15 16755124
    kazusza
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    How from there. In the bios it only shows me 30 ° C but the processor. There is nothing about the graphics card. I wanted to format my computer but I can't in safe mode.
  • #16 16755236
    aarek68
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    From the operating system level, you will not format the partition where the system is installed (it does not matter whether the system is running in safe or normal mode). You can do it, for example, through the Windows installer from a bootable disk, flash drive.
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  • #17 16755273
    kazusza
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    I couldn't do it even with the original disc. The only thing I could do was install Windows 7 from my disc. So I did it and 2 windows on the computer. The screen does not go out Windows 7 but does not detect my graphics card

    Added after 3 [hours] 44 [minutes]:

    Okay, it was enough to change to Windows 7, thank you all for help
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Topic summary

✨ The discussion revolves around a user experiencing a black screen issue after installing the latest driver for a Zotac GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Mini graphics card on an Intel i5 PC. The user reports severe lag in games and a black screen upon booting, which can only be resolved by booting into safe mode and uninstalling the driver. Various troubleshooting steps are suggested, including checking monitor connections, testing with integrated graphics, and monitoring system temperatures. The user eventually resolves the issue by installing Windows 7, which does not cause the screen to go black, although it fails to detect the graphics card.
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TL;DR: A GTX 1050 Ti system can black-screen when drivers load, especially with HDMI‑to‑VGA adapters; one helper advises to “wait for 3 minutes” during a test. [Elektroda, masterten, post #16754549]

Why it matters: This FAQ helps Windows users fix black screens after GPU driver installs on older i5/H61 builds using adapters or mixed outputs.

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Quick Facts

Why does my screen go black right after installing the latest Nvidia driver?

On older setups using HDMI‑to‑VGA adapters, the driver may switch to an output the monitor can’t show. Without a native digital path, the card can “see” another port and drive it instead. Test with a direct HDMI or DVI monitor when possible. [Elektroda, masterten, post #16754507]

How can I test whether the HDMI‑to‑VGA adapter is the culprit?

Do a quick isolation test: install the driver, wait three minutes, power off, boot once without the adapter connected, then hot‑plug the adapter. If the image returns, the adapter or signal negotiation is involved. [Elektroda, masterten, post #16754549]

What’s a safe, minimal 3‑step way to get past the black screen after driver install?

  1. Install the driver and wait three minutes.
  2. Power off with the case power button.
  3. Boot without the adapter, then connect it after Windows loads. This confirms if the adapter path is failing under drivers. [Elektroda, masterten, post #16754549]

How do I enable the Intel integrated graphics on an i5‑2400?

Remove the Nvidia card and connect the display to the motherboard video port. As one helper put it, “The integrated one should turn on automatically when you remove Nvidia.” This lets you verify Windows stability without the discrete GPU. [Elektroda, masterten, post #16754629]

My screen turns black even with the GTX 1050 Ti removed—what should I check?

Check for thermal or power‑related shutdowns. Enter UEFI/BIOS and verify temperatures first. A moderator warned that poor cooler installation can trigger emergency shutdowns under load. “Check UEFI temperatures and give.” [Elektroda, safbot1st, post #16754744]

Can I read GPU temperature in the BIOS/UEFI?

On this H61 system, the BIOS showed only CPU temperature (~30 °C). Discrete GPU temperature was not listed there, so use OS‑level tools only after you can boot normally. [Elektroda, kazusza, post #16755124]

Device Manager stopped seeing my GTX 1050 Ti—what now?

If the GPU disappears after black‑screen events, boot Safe Mode and note detection status. Then try the integrated graphics test and the adapter isolation steps before reinstalling drivers. This sequence mirrors the thread timeline. [Elektroda, kazusza, post #16754569]

Does Safe Mode help when games like CS:GO won’t start due to drivers?

Yes. The user could boot Safe Mode reliably to remove the problematic updates. That restored basic startup but games still required proper drivers outside Safe Mode. [Elektroda, kazusza, post #16754464]

How do I reinstall or format Windows if I can’t in Safe Mode?

You can’t format the system partition from within Windows—Safe Mode or normal. Boot from Windows installation media (USB/DVD) and perform partitioning or a clean install from there. [Elektroda, aarek68, post #16755236]

Windows 10 keeps black‑screening; would switching to Windows 7 help?

The thread author installed Windows 7 alongside Windows 10. Black screens stopped under Windows 7, and the system was declared working. This shows OS‑level differences can change outcomes. [Elektroda, kazusza, post #16755273]

How fast can the failure appear, and what’s the edge case to watch?

Failure timing varied from about ten minutes to one minute after startup. In one edge case, the screen went black right after entering the password. Time‑based variance suggests driver initialization or power‑state changes. [Elektroda, kazusza, post #16754569]

Should I reset the BIOS to defaults to fix this?

Consider simpler checks first: verify cooling and temperatures in UEFI. Incorrect cooler mounting can cause shutdowns that mimic display faults. Resetting BIOS is secondary to thermal verification. [Elektroda, safbot1st, post #16754744]

What ports and cables should I prefer with a GTX 1050 Ti on an older monitor?

Use a native digital connection (HDMI or DVI) without adapters when possible. Adapters can prevent correct detection when drivers load, causing black screens. [Elektroda, masterten, post #16754507]

Why does the image return only after hot‑plugging the adapter?

Hot‑plugging can force the GPU to renegotiate the active output after Windows loads. That bypasses the initial handoff during driver activation. It’s a strong indicator of adapter path issues. [Elektroda, masterten, post #16754549]

Does BIOS temperature prove my GPU is fine?

No. The BIOS reading of ~30 °C was for the CPU only. You still need OS‑level checks for the discrete GPU once you can boot without black screens. [Elektroda, kazusza, post #16755124]
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