Recent content by the_deku_nutt

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    Bios Doesn't recognize new SSD in AHCI mode ONLY

    Ok. I checked MSI's website and my motherboard was one update behind. I used their Live utility and updated the BIOS version. I also made sure all the settings were as you recommended. Sadly, still no luck. Any other options I can try?
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    Bios Doesn't recognize new SSD in AHCI mode ONLY

    Hi everyone, I recently purchased a SanDisk Extreme SDSSDX-240G-G25 Sata III SSD. I set my bios to AHCI mode before attempting the windows installation process. I rebooted, and neither my SSD nor my Cd drive were appearing in the list of integrated peripherals. I swapped back to IDE and...
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    Completely NO POST

    I breadboarded my system down to its basic constituent components and bridged the power switch terminals as suggested. I received absolutely no beeps whatsoever, which conclusively determined the motherboard as the issue. Interestingly enough, I checked the particular motherboard on Newegg and...
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    Completely NO POST

    I submitted an RMA on my motherboard for a replacement/repair (hopefully replacement). In the meantime, I'll attempt all the suggestions given here. Thanks for the extensive and in depth responses from all. I'll repost once my problem has been repaired just let you know what it was. Thanks again!
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    Completely NO POST

    Hi all, I have a custom built computer that has served me excellently for 7 months, until about 2 weeks ago I installed a new case fan. Upon attempting to boot up with the new fan, I received absolutely no response from the system. I removed the fan, and still received no response. The...