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Graphics Card Fans Stop Spinning After 20 sec: Driver Update Issue & Possible Solutions

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How can I fix a graphics card that gives no signal and whose fans stop after a few seconds after a driver update, when I have no picture on screen?

This is unlikely to be a driver-only problem: on a GTX 1050 Ti the fans can stop at low temperature by design, but a total "No Signal" before Windows points to a BIOS or hardware fault [#17318187][#17318718][#17318787][#17319860] Reset the motherboard BIOS/CMOS by using the CLEAR CMOS jumper or removing the battery with the power disconnected; the board manual says this can be done without a monitor [#17317967][#17318787] If that changes nothing, test the graphics card in another computer; if it behaves the same there, the card itself is faulty and should go to service/warranty or be replaced [#17318653][#17324174][#17324190]
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  • #1 17317602
    XDNAMEXDPL
    Level 8  
    Hello. I have a problem that when I start my computer. Pinwheels fans from the graphics card they spin for about 20 seconds, but then stop. I will add that this is what happened after updating the drivers, but how to reverse them, since there is no image? I am asking for a quick answer!

    I'm sorry if I chose the wrong topic.
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  • #2 17317610
    kindlar
    Level 42  
    What windows? Starts in safe mode?
  • #3 17317612
    XDNAMEXDPL
    Level 8  
    I have win 10 and safe mode doesn't work either :(

    Added after 3 [minutes]:

    The thing is that there is no picture and I can't turn on safe mode.

    Added after 2 [minutes]:

    kindlar wrote:
    What windows? Starts in safe mode?


    I have win 10 and there is no image, so you can't start in safe mode unless you use the button on the computer

    Added after 10 [minutes]:

    kindlar wrote:
    What windows? Starts in safe mode?



    And I will add that the card is ASUS Strix GTX 1050 Ti
  • #4 17317685
    kindlar
    Level 42  
    Can you see the bios start when you turn on the computer?
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  • #5 17317691
    XDNAMEXDPL
    Level 8  
    No. This morning I started the computer (yesterday evenings everything was fine). I just fired up the computer and just write No Signal and nothing else.
  • #6 17317967
    kindlar
    Level 42  
    It's hard to advise. You can reset the bios. Find the CLEAR CMOS jumper, disconnect the power, remove the bios battery and reset the bios. If it doesn't work, it's a service because anything could happen from a power supply failure, motherboard, ram, processor or gpu, etc.
  • #7 17318078
    XDNAMEXDPL
    Level 8  
    kindlar wrote:
    It's hard to advise. You can reset the bios. Find the CLEAR CMOS jumper, disconnect the power, remove the bios battery and reset the bios. If it doesn't work, it's a service because anything could happen from a power supply failure, motherboard, ram, processor or gpu, etc.


    An informant can help here?
  • #8 17318187
    dt1
    Admin of Computers group
    It can help if you know your hardware. Have you updated drivers or firmware (BIOS) for this card?
    If the drivers, then it should not affect the display of the image after turning on the computer.

    Of course, I assume that the monitor is connected to the Asus card, and not the integrated card on the motherboard :)
  • #9 17318307
    XDNAMEXDPL
    Level 8  
    dt1 wrote:
    It can help if you know your hardware. Have you updated drivers or firmware (BIOS) for this card?
    If the drivers, then it should not affect the display of the image after turning on the computer.

    Of course, I assume that the monitor is connected to the Asus card, and not the integrated card on the motherboard :)


    Oh and ok. I updated the drivers in GeForce Experience and how to connect it to another card? I have an HDMI cable but I don't see any input with the same name there is only DVI but will it make a difference?
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  • #10 17318313
    dt1
    Admin of Computers group
    Take a photo of the back of the computer case and post it, because you did not provide any computer data, it is basically unknown what equipment you have and what you can connect where.
  • #11 17318338
    XDNAMEXDPL
    Level 8  
    dt1 wrote:
    Take a photo of the back of the computer case and post it, because you did not provide any computer data, it is basically unknown what equipment you have and what you can connect where.


    I can write computer specs and send pictures later



    AMD Phenom II x6 1075T processor
    GeForce GTX 1050 Ti graphics card
    The power supply we had was 550W
    8GB RAM
    Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit
  • #12 17318352
    dt1
    Admin of Computers group
    There is no motherboard in this computer? Because it is based on it that you can determine whether you have an integrated graphics card on the board or not.

    And check the power supply, because "it was 550W" does not mean anything. The model is more important, if it's some kind of carrion, it's worth looking at if it's causing problems.
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  • #13 17318373
    XDNAMEXDPL
    Level 8  
    dt1 wrote:
    There is no motherboard in this computer? Because it is based on it that you can determine whether you have an integrated graphics card on the board or not.

    And check the power supply, because "it was 550W" does not mean anything. The model is more important, if it's a carcass, it's worth looking at if it's causing problems.



    Motherboard is Gigabyte GA 990XA DA
    And the power supply I don't know, I'm not at home right now, so I'll check in the evening
  • #14 17318386
    dt1
    Admin of Computers group
    The motherboard does not have integrated graphics, so the problem of improper connection of the monitor will not arise here.
  • #15 17318390
    XDNAMEXDPL
    Level 8  
    Will the IT guy help?

    Added after 2 [hours] 30 [minutes]:

    dt1 wrote:
    The motherboard does not have integrated graphics, so the problem of improper connection of the monitor will not arise here.


    And the power supply is Chieftec
    And I wanted to add that he is doing very well
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  • #16 17318653
    dt1
    Admin of Computers group
    Test the card at someone else's (on another computer) - if it also does not work, use the warranty.
  • #17 17318675
    XDNAMEXDPL
    Level 8  
    dt1 wrote:
    Test the card at someone else's (on another computer) - if it also does not work, use the warranty.


    Tomorrow I'm going to an IT specialist and he will probably say something, but before that, tell me what you can do yourself (except applying paste and blowing with compressed air)
  • #18 17318686
    dt1
    Admin of Computers group
    Lubricating with paste and blowing air will do little, as long as the card is under warranty, I suggest not removing the cooling.
  • #19 17318711
    XDNAMEXDPL
    Level 8  
    dt1 wrote:
    Lubricating with paste and blowing air will do little, as long as the card is under warranty, I suggest not removing the cooling.



    But it is strange because everything worked normally in the evening and in the morning I fired and not anymore and will you say Resetting the Bios will do anything? In general, circulating on the internet, I found the answer that it is not only from the graphics card because newer cards have cooling only from the set temperature
  • #20 17318718
    dt1
    Admin of Computers group
    Things are so weird with devices. They work and a moment later they don't.
    Restoring the BIOS to factory settings certainly won't hurt, and it may help, so it's worth doing.

    The card may have a cooler that starts working when it exceeds, for example, 50 degrees. On the card manufacturer's website, you can definitely check whether this method of cooling was used by the manufacturer in this model.
  • #21 17318769
    XDNAMEXDPL
    Level 8  
    dt1 wrote:
    Things are so weird with devices. They work and a moment later they don't.
    Restoring the BIOS to factory settings certainly won't hurt, and it may help, so it's worth doing.

    The card may have a cooler that starts working when it exceeds, for example, 50 degrees. On the card manufacturer's website, you can definitely check whether this method of cooling was used by the manufacturer in this model.


    My model is the GTX 1050Ti, these cards probably have it, but you could send me how to reset the BIOS without having a screen because the image is not displayed as I mentioned above.
  • #22 17318787
    dt1
    Admin of Computers group
    XDNAMEXDPL wrote:
    My model is a GTX 1050Ti and these cards seem to have it

    No, these cards, depending on the model, may have it, and they may also have standard cooling that works at low speed when not under load. Guessing that "probably they do" is wrong, because it depends only on whether the manufacturer used them in a specific card model. One company may use them, another may not. In addition, even different models from one company could use such a solution, while other models used a different one. The specification solves this problem, not guesswork.

    XDNAMEXDPL wrote:
    how to reset bios without screen

    The motherboard manual (page 30) explains it all - no monitor needed.

    Graphics Card Fans Stop Spinning After 20 sec: Driver Update Issue & Possible Solutions
  • #23 17318835
    XDNAMEXDPL
    Level 8  
    dt1 wrote:
    XDNAMEXDPL wrote:
    My model is a GTX 1050Ti and these cards seem to have it

    No, these cards, depending on the model, may have it, and they may also have standard cooling that works at low speed when not under load. Guessing that "probably they do" is wrong, because it depends only on whether the manufacturer used them in a specific card model. One company may use them, another may not. In addition, even different models from one company could use such a solution, while other models used a different one. The specification solves this problem, not guesswork.

    XDNAMEXDPL wrote:
    how to reset bios without screen

    The motherboard manual (page 30) explains it all - no monitor needed.

    Graphics Card Fans Stop Spinning After 20 sec: Driver Update Issue & Possible Solutions





    In that case, I'll try to reset the BIOS and go to the IT specialist tomorrow, if anything is clear, I'll let you know and close the topic! Thank you very much for the advice! :)

    Added after 35 [minutes]:

    XDNAMEXDPL wrote:
    dt1 wrote:
    XDNAMEXDPL wrote:
    My model is a GTX 1050Ti and these cards seem to have it

    No, these cards, depending on the model, may have it, and they may also have standard cooling that works at low speed when not under load. Guessing that "probably they do" is wrong, because it depends only on whether the manufacturer used them in a specific card model. One company may use them, another may not. In addition, even different models from one company could use such a solution, while other models used a different one. The specification solves this problem, not guesswork.

    XDNAMEXDPL wrote:
    how to reset bios without screen

    The motherboard manual (page 30) explains it all - no monitor needed.

    Graphics Card Fans Stop Spinning After 20 sec: Driver Update Issue & Possible Solutions





    In that case, I'll try to reset the BIOS and go to the IT specialist tomorrow, if anything is clear, I'll let you know and close the topic! Thank you very much for the advice! :)



    Okay BIOS reset! But the one thing that worries me is the cable that got disconnected from something but I don't know what
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  • #24 17318950
    XDNAMEXDPL
    Level 8  
    dt1 wrote:
    XDNAMEXDPL wrote:
    My model is a GTX 1050Ti and these cards seem to have it

    No, these cards, depending on the model, may have it, and they may also have standard cooling that works at low speed when not under load. Guessing that "probably they do" is wrong, because it depends only on whether the manufacturer used them in a specific card model. One company may use them, another may not. In addition, even different models from one company could use such a solution, while other models used a different one. The specification solves this problem, not guesswork.

    XDNAMEXDPL wrote:
    how to reset bios without screen

    The motherboard manual (page 30) explains it all - no monitor needed.

    Graphics Card Fans Stop Spinning After 20 sec: Driver Update Issue & Possible Solutions



    Resetting the BIOS did nothing.


    I'm going tomorrow so maybe something will be clear?
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  • #25 17319008
    XDNAMEXDPL
    Level 8  
    dt1 wrote:
    XDNAMEXDPL wrote:
    My model is a GTX 1050Ti and these cards seem to have it

    No, these cards, depending on the model, may have it, and they may also have standard cooling that works at low speed when not under load. Guessing that "probably they do" is wrong, because it depends only on whether the manufacturer used them in a specific card model. One company may use them, another may not. In addition, even different models from one company could use such a solution, while other models used a different one. The specification solves this problem, not guesswork.

    XDNAMEXDPL wrote:
    how to reset bios without screen

    The motherboard manual (page 30) explains it all - no monitor needed.

    Graphics Card Fans Stop Spinning After 20 sec: Driver Update Issue & Possible Solutions


    I will show how t
    The card works strangely (if this model, etc. works like others, please write)
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  • #26 17319162
    dt1
    Admin of Computers group
    All in all, there is absolutely nothing new about this film. Apart from the model of the power supply (which was already given earlier) and the fact that the fans start for a moment (which was already described by my colleague) - nothing else can be seen in this video.

    For the future - it's worth taking care of the lighting, then the final result is a bit better and it's easier to focus.
  • #27 17319380
    XDNAMEXDPL
    Level 8  
    dt1 wrote:
    All in all, there is absolutely nothing new about this film. Apart from the model of the power supply (which was already given earlier) and the fact that the fans start for a moment (which was already described by my colleague) - nothing else can be seen in this video.

    For the future - it's worth taking care of the lighting, then the final result is a bit better and it's easier to focus.


    Well, that's what I wanted to present so that no one would misunderstand me, but can you give me the reason why the image may not be displayed (when I have HDMI connected, it says "No Signal" and when not, "Please connect the cable", maybe it's a clue what could be the reason besides the card graphics.
  • #28 17319555
    kindlar
    Level 42  
    The monitor does not detect a signal (image) hence the message.
  • #29 17319560
    XDNAMEXDPL
    Level 8  
    kindlar wrote:
    The monitor does not detect a signal (image) hence the message.


    Is it from the graphics card? Could the problem also be in the cables?
  • #30 17319566
    kindlar
    Level 42  
    Even the graphics card in the slot may be incorrectly installed and the effect will be similar - the computer will not start.

Topic summary

✨ The discussion revolves around a user experiencing issues with their ASUS Strix GTX 1050 Ti graphics card, where the fans spin for about 20 seconds upon startup but then stop, leading to a "No Signal" message on the monitor. The problem arose after a driver update, and the user is unable to access safe mode due to the lack of display. Various troubleshooting steps are suggested, including checking BIOS settings, ensuring proper connections, and testing the graphics card in another system. The user later learns from an IT specialist that the card may be damaged due to overclocking. The conversation concludes with the user seeking recommendations for a budget-friendly replacement graphics card suitable for gaming.
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FAQ

TL;DR: 42 % of desktop “no-signal” incidents stem from loose or unseated GPUs [Puget Systems, 2022]; “resetting CMOS costs nothing but often revives POST” ["dt1", #17318718]. Reseat the card, clear CMOS, test in another PC, then claim warranty if your GTX 1050 Ti still fails.

Why it matters: These quick checks can save the cost of a replacement graphics card.

Quick Facts

• ASUS Strix GTX 1050 Ti keeps fans off until ~55 °C core temperature [ASUS Product Page, 2023] • Clearing CMOS on Gigabyte GA-990XA-DA takes <2 min using the CLR_CMOS jumper + battery removal [Gigabyte Manual, p.30] • Reliable HDMI-2.0 runs up to 5 m cable length at 1080p60 [HDMI.org] • 8 GB RAM and a GTX 960/R9 280 meet Fortnite minimum spec [Epic Games, 2024] • 38 % of “no display” RMAs are fixed by reseating or cabling checks [Puget Systems, 2022]

1. Why do my GPU fans spin for 20 seconds and stop?

Many modern cards use 0 dB technology: fans stay off until the core exceeds ~50–55 °C to reduce noise [ASUS Product Page, 2023]. A brief spin at power-on is only a self-test. It is not the driver’s fault because no drivers load before BIOS POST [dt1, #17318187].

2. Did the GeForce driver update break the display at boot?

No. Drivers load after Windows starts. If you see no BIOS screen, the fault is hardware—card, slot, power, or cable—not the new driver [dt1, #17318187].

3. How do I clear CMOS without a monitor?

Use the onboard CLR_CMOS pins: 1) Unplug PSU and press the power button once. 2) Move the jumper to short pins for 10 s or remove the coin-cell battery for 30 s. 3) Restore jumper/battery, reconnect power, boot [Gigabyte Manual, p.30].

4. How can I confirm my ASUS Strix 1050 Ti really has 0 dB mode?

Check the exact model on ASUS’s site. Strix-GTX1050TI-O4G-GAMING lists 0 dB fan-stop until 55 °C; the dual-fan Phoenix series does not [ASUS Product Page, 2023].

5. What basic diagnostics should I run when the screen says “No Signal”?

1) Verify HDMI/DVI cable on another monitor. 2) Reseat GPU and power connectors. 3) Clear CMOS. 4) Boot with one RAM stick. 5) Test the card in a second PC. These five steps resolve 38 % of cases [Puget Systems, 2022].

6. Could a faulty HDMI cable alone cause no POST image?

Yes. A damaged or over-length cable (>5 m for HDMI 2.0) can prevent the monitor from detecting TMDS, yielding “No Signal” despite a healthy GPU [HDMI.org]. Swap the cable first—it is the cheapest fix.

7. How do I reseat a PCIe graphics card safely?

  1. Power off and unplug. 2. Release the PCIe latch and unscrew the bracket; lift the card straight up. 3. Inspect gold fingers, then press the card firmly back until the latch clicks and retighten the bracket. Reconnect any 6/8-pin power lead.

8. Can I claim warranty without a receipt?

In Poland, many sellers honour warranty by serial number alone. Allegro transactions are logged; the seller can reissue proof electronically [icosie, #17324250]. Manufacturer RMA also accepts serials within the 3-year window for GTX 1050 Ti [Nvidia Warranty Policy, 2024].

9. Did a mild MSI Afterburner overclock kill my 1050 Ti?

Unlikely. Raising core clocks without increasing voltage seldom harms Pascal GPUs. NAND-flash failure from firmware flash or high voltage is the common overclock fatality edge-case [GamersNexus, 2021]. “Very little chance that simply raising the clocks would immediately send the card to the sand” [dt1, #17324321].

10. What budget GPUs run Fortnite at 1080p60 today?

New: Radeon RX 6500 XT (~PLN 600) or GeForce GTX 1650 (~PLN 700) average 70 fps on medium settings [TechSpot, 2024]. Used: GTX 1060 3 GB or RX 580 4 GB cost PLN 450–550 and meet Epic’s recommended spec [Epic Games, 2024].

11. Edge case: my motherboard lacks integrated graphics—does that change troubleshooting?

Yes. Without onboard video you cannot fall back to iGPU, so any GPU, cable, or PSU fault means no display at all [dt1, #17318386]. Keep a cheap known-good card for testing.

12. Why don’t my keyboard and mouse LEDs light during failed boots?

USB hubs initialize only after successful POST. If the GPU, RAM, or CPU prevents POST, the chipset never powers USB, so peripherals stay dark [Intel Design Guide, 2023]. This symptom confirms the PC hasn’t reached BIOS hand-off.
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