NVIDIA Releases Updated Firmware for RTX 5060 Series GPUs to Resolve Blank Screen Issues

NVIDIA’s RTX 5060 graphics cards are facing significant issues, leading to black and blank screens for many users. In response, NVIDIA has issued a new firmware update to address these problems.

Black Screen Issues Plaguing NVIDIA RTX 5060 Series; New UEFI Firmware Released

The black screen dilemma is affecting all models in the RTX 50 series, with the RTX 5060 series emerging as the most recent target of these failures. Reports of malfunctioning RTX 5060 Ti models have been rampant, with many users sharing their frustrating experiences across social media and on NVIDIA’s forums. This issue appears to be complex and widespread.

Numerous users are experiencing system instability, with unexpected crashes leading to black screens. Notably, these failures do not seem to correlate solely with demanding tasks; in some instances, users cannot even access the BIOS, raising concerns about the extent of the problem.

NVIDIA’s support has advised users to perform several troubleshooting steps, which ultimately may lead to sending a crash dump file to their support team if the problem persists. Recently, the company launched a firmware update aimed at resolving the black screen issues affecting users of the RTX 5060 series. Known as the GPU UEFI Firmware Update Tool v2.0, this release specifically targets problems encountered when rebooting the system.

NVIDIA specifies that this firmware update should only be utilized if the black screen issue arises post-reboot, indicating that it may not serve as a universal solution. Reports indicate that some users have struggled to boot their systems after installing the RTX 5060 Ti, with several only managing to access their operating systems in safe mode.

To aid users in fixing this issue, NVIDIA provided several recommended troubleshooting steps:

Power down your system completely before attempting to boot.
Confirm that you have the latest SBIOS from your motherboard manufacturer.
Ensure that your system is set to UEFI boot mode instead of Legacy/CSM.
Try booting with an alternative graphics option, such as a secondary graphics card or integrated graphics.
Allow your operating system to fully load with the graphics driver installed after powering on the system.

NVIDIA cautions users against re-enabling Legacy/CSM mode, but for those whose motherboards lack UEFI support, contacting their GPU manufacturer’s customer service for a Legacy VBIOS update is recommended.

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