Windows 10 shows logo then no signal, works only in Safe Mode

Troubleshooting Windows 10 Boot Issues: Black Screen After Logo with Integrated GPU

If you’re experiencing a frustrating issue where your Windows 10 PC boots to the manufacturer logo, then the screen goes black with no signal, yet Safe Mode functions without a problem, you’re not alone. This is a common problem faced by users with integrated graphics, often related to driver conflicts or display resolution settings.

Understanding the Problem

Many users with systems utilizing integrated GPUs report that during normal boot:

• The Windows logo appears at a resolution of approximately 1360×768.
• Shortly after, the screen goes black, and the monitor shows no signal.

Reinstalling Windows 10 does not always resolve the issue, especially if the underlying cause is driver-related. Interestingly, Safe Mode typically works flawlessly, indicating that the core system components are functional, but the graphics driver or display configuration may be causing the problem.

Potential Causes and Solutions

1. Driver Compatibility and Corruption

Outdated or incompatible display drivers are a common culprit. During normal boot, Windows loads the standard graphics driver, but it may misconfigure the display, leading to a black screen.

Solution: Boot into Safe Mode, then update or reinstall the integrated GPU driver:

• Press Windows + R, type devmgmt.msc, and press Enter.
• Expand the “Display adapters” section.
• Right-click your integrated GPU and select “Update driver.”
• Choose the option to search automatically for updated drivers.

• Alternatively, visit your motherboard or CPU manufacturer’s website for the latest driver.

• Display Resolution or Refresh Rate Settings

Incorrect resolution or refresh rate settings could cause the display to go black after the Windows logo appears.

Solution: Adjust display settings from Safe Mode:

• Right-click on the desktop and select “Display settings.”
• Set the resolution to a safe, standard value like 1024×768 or 1280×1024.

• Apply changes and reboot normally.

• UEFI/BIOS Settings

Sometimes, settings like integrated graphics configuration or output modes in BIOS can affect display behavior.

Solution: Access BIOS/UEFI firmware:

• Restart your PC and press the designated key (often F2, Del, or Esc).
• Check graphics configuration settings; ensure integrated graphics are enabled.

• Save changes and exit.

• Hardware Troubleshooting

• Confirm that the