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nen13 · Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 1:56 pm Post subject: New Mobo and CPU problem

I bought a new mobo and CPU through newegg, and I correctly hooked up the system. However when I try to power it on, the fans spin and the HDD power up but I get no post beep. I only get a black screen because the motherboard doesn't display video.

I've tried the following:

*Boot with only CPU and Ram
*Boot with HDD+CPU and Ram
*Boot with everything

I'm not sure if its a MOBO or CPU problem but I get no beeps at all so if anyone can help me I would appreciate it very much.

Cheat Engine User · Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 2:02 pm Post subject:

Loosen the screws on the motherboard. Maybe you've screwed it too tightly in. Try booting it outside of the case.

atom0s · Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 2:07 pm Post subject:

Did you use the backplate that came with the new motherboard? If not, you could have grounding issues preventing it from starting.

Cheat Engine User · Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 2:12 pm Post subject:

nen13 · Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 2:16 pm Post subject:

I'll try that, I'll report if anything else occurs.

edit:Nope, I tried running the mobo out of the case with only the ram and CPU+
CPU fan but no dice.

Hero · Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 2:36 pm Post subject:

If it doesnt post at all it could just be a DoA. Do you have another psu to use to root out that its not a power issue?

atom0s · Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 2:39 pm Post subject:

Double check jumpers as well.
Also if you have a multimeter check the CMOS battery to see if its dead.

Other then that, ensure everything is seated properly and plugged into the proper cables.

If all else fails sounds like it is DoA. Return it before the warranty expires. You have like 15? days on Newegg to return it.

nen13 · Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 2:40 pm Post subject:

kls85 · Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 4:01 pm Post subject:

What are your specs?
For Intel, you need to install the ram away from the CPU first.
Make sure the pins on the sockets are not bent.

Dark Byte · Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 5:02 pm Post subject:

check the cables: Perhaps you attached the harddisk led cables to the reset pins

Try removing all the ram except one stick

Try a different graphics card (or is it on board graphics?)

nen13 · Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2011 12:35 am Post subject:

The problem was the Power Supply which had to be swapped, and before anyone asks me why I necroed its for future reference.