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The Z790 tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about motherboards and graphics card issues. One thread involves a Windows 11 Insider Preview user experiencing a password prompt that only appears when a dedicated GPU (AMD 5700 XT) is installed, with troubleshooting steps like BIOS resets and CMOS clears. Another thread, though referencing a Z77 motherboard, relates to confusion about integrated vs. dedicated graphics for gaming. While Z790-specific content is limited, the tag points to hardware troubleshooting, particularly GPU-related boot problems and graphics configuration questions on Intel-based systems.
  1. Evsta

    Windows 11 Password required when gfx card is installed

    Hi, pulling my hair out with this one. I have a PC running Windows 11 Insider preview which has been fine for ages. I came to boot up and it's now asking for a password. None has ever been set. I've been into the registry and there is no password in there. I can boot in safe mode but cannot get...
    • Evsta
    • Thread
    • 5700 xt amd aorus bios boot issues cmos driver issues gigabyte graphics card hardware liquid cooling network password pc troubleshooting registry safe mode windows 11 z790
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. G

    Windows 7 Confusion About Graphics: Do I Need a Dedicated Card for Gaming?

    Ok, I got an i5 hd4000 graphics cpu on a Giggabite z77- motherboard, a tech guy said to me that I would need a graphics card to play the latest games (which is what I want to do but he was probably saying it for his benefit as well since he's a salesman), but I said that my intel hd4000 should...
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