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Black Screen at boot with A2 error

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A2, IDE Detect, error code means it's having trouble detecting or reading connected drives. This often occurs during initial boot of a new build if multiple drives are connected before an OS is installed.

 

Try disconnecting all drives and go into the BIOS, load defaults. Reboot...

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Hi, 

 

When I start my computer I instantly get an blackscreen with the error code A2 in the bottom right corner. I've tried resetting cmos and changing my SATA cable to SATA 1.

 

 After I had done these things i actually managed to get to the log in screen when hadn't plugged in my GPU.

 

This isn't a new build (3-4 months old) but i recently reinstalled my windows because my SSD died. I installed all the drivers for my motherboard and GPU and after that i only get the blackscreen.

 

If someone has solved this problem please let me know.

 

Specs:

  • Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
  • MSI SLI KRAIT (I think I have the newest version off BIOS)
  • Intel i5 4690k 
  • 2x4GB Corsair Vengeance RAM 
  • GTX 970 STRIX OC edition
  • Seagate Desktop SSHD ST1000DX001 1TB (Boot drive)
  • Corsair CX750M 750W
     
     
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A2, IDE Detect, error code means it's having trouble detecting or reading connected drives. This often occurs during initial boot of a new build if multiple drives are connected before an OS is installed.

 

Try disconnecting all drives and go into the BIOS, load defaults. Reboot...

MyBaby

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A2, IDE Detect, error code means it's having trouble detecting or reading connected drives. This often occurs during initial boot of a new build if multiple drives are connected before an OS is installed.

 

Try disconnecting all drives and go into the BIOS, load defaults. Reboot...

I managed to get into BIOS when I changed the position off my SATA cables from SATA 5 to SATA 1 and had my GPU disconnected. And should i connect my hardrive again after i've loaded defaults?

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I managed to get into BIOS when I changed the position off my SATA cables from SATA 5 to SATA 1 and had my GPU disconnected. And should i connect my hardrive again after i've loaded defaults?

Yes, or try it with only your OS drive connected.

MyBaby

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Yes, or try it with only your OS drive connected.

It works now. Thank you very much for your help! :)

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