A huge problem with the new PC

[Nagash9]

Hello,

I've got a huge problem with my new PC I've assembled everything and then problem appeared.
I connected two monitors to the graphics card (used all cables that I have on both of them and no results) then I turned my PC on. Monitors doesn't show anything except 'No signal detected'. Next to the processor there is a red diode on. I've checked everything two times and it seems to be alright. I have no clue where the problem is. Can anyone give me some suggestions please?

That's the PC: [url=http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/bJc7nQ]http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/bJc7nQ [/url]

Thanks a lot.

 

[PizzaTheHutt]

Can you post a picture of the LED that is showing in relation to the motherboard (where is it located)

 

[vrumor]

Did you look in the manual to see what that red light indicates?

 

[PizzaTheHutt]

I think it's the POST but would just like to be sure.

 

[MADD617]

Look at the motherboard's manual to see what the red diode might mean. Maybe something's not connected to your motherboard properly and your motherboard isn't getting the power it needs (Your power supply is more than you need to power your pc). Check this link, might be helpful

http://www.motherboards.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=38412

Did you plug in everything to you graphics card? I think the GTX 770 needs at least 1 6 pin power connector, maybe an 8 pin too.

 

[jimbosimbo]

Hello,

I've got a huge problem with my new PC I've assembled everything and then problem appeared.
I connected two monitors to the graphics card (used all cables that I have on both of them and no results) then I turned my PC on. Monitors doesn't show anything except 'No signal detected'. Next to the processor there is a red diode on. I've checked everything two times and it seems to be alright. I have no clue where the problem is. Can anyone give me some suggestions please?

That's the PC: [url=http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/bJc7nQ]http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/bJc7nQ [/url]

Thanks a lot.

Also, have you tried booting up first using onboard graphics?

 

[Nagash9]

That's the photo of the red diode. It's located next to the 'CPU_LED' blank.

The red diode

There is another question, what about locating motherboard too close to the side of the case? Maybe that's the problem?

Photo of it: Motherboard from the side

I've checked the manual and I couldn't find any handy informations.

THANKS ALL OF YOU FOR ANSWERS!!!

P.S. What about this communicate on the pcpartpicker.com 'Compatibility Notes
Some Intel X79 chipset motherboards may need a BIOS update prior to using Ivy Bridge-E CPUs.'?

 

[Nagash9]

Look at the motherboard's manual to see what the red diode might mean. Maybe something's not connected to your motherboard properly and your motherboard isn't getting the power it needs (Your power supply is more than you need to power your pc). Check this link, might be helpful

http://www.motherboards.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=38412

Did you plug in everything to you graphics card? I think the GTX 770 needs at least 1 6 pin power connector, maybe an 8 pin too.

My friend took my graphics card and tried it with his PC, it works perfectly without problems, so it cannot be that, also I couldn't find handy informations about the red diode.

Thanks

 

[PizzaTheHutt]

Look at the motherboard's manual to see what the red diode might mean. Maybe something's not connected to your motherboard properly and your motherboard isn't getting the power it needs (Your power supply is more than you need to power your pc). Check this link, might be helpful

http://www.motherboards.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=38412

Did you plug in everything to you graphics card? I think the GTX 770 needs at least 1 6 pin power connector, maybe an 8 pin too.

My friend took my graphics card and tried it with his PC, it works perfectly without problems, so it cannot be that, also I couldn't find handy informations about the red diode.

Thanks

The red LED means that the CPU is the problem - try reseating the CPU as that may solve the problem.

 

[PizzaTheHutt]

That's the photo of the red diode. It's located next to the 'CPU_LED' blank.

The red diode

There is another question, what about locating motherboard too close to the side of the case? Maybe that's the problem?

Photo of it: Motherboard from the side

I've checked the manual and I couldn't find any handy informations.

THANKS ALL OF YOU FOR ANSWERS!!!

P.S. What about this communicate on the pcpartpicker.com 'Compatibility Notes
Some Intel X79 chipset motherboards may need a BIOS update prior to using Ivy Bridge-E CPUs.'?

As long as you have standoffs that stop the motherboard from actually touching the side of the case it should be fine.

 

[Nagash9]

@PizzaTheHutt

We tried that twice, also we've checked if the thermal paste is applied correctly and it is.

 

[herrwizo]

Your motherboard needs a BIOS update before you can use your CPU likely. You should have bought X99 motherboard or made sure that your current one already contains the latest BIOS.

Usually, the only remedy is to use an older CPU supported by your motherboard's BIOS and then flash new BIOS, then swap CPUs.

Luckily, your ASUS motherboard supports USB Flashback feature, which means you can flash your BIOS without need for an older CPU. Read the manual for this feature: usually your mobo will have a dedicated USB port just for this purpose. You need an USB stick, download the latest BIOS for your motherboard on some other computer, then plug it into this dedicated port to flash.

 

[PizzaTheHutt]

Ok, and you are sure that it isn't actually touching the case?

 

[Nagash9]

That's the thing. We didn't use standoffs, by misstake we used normal screws and that might be the problem

 

[PizzaTheHutt]

That's the thing. We didn't use standoffs, by misstake we used normal screws and that might be the problem

Yeah. Remount the mobo with standoffs as without them it can short. And then reflash the BIOS as herrwizo suggested.

 

[Nagash9]

Your motherboard needs a BIOS update before you can use your CPU likely. You should have bought X99 motherboard or made sure that your current one already contains the latest BIOS.

Usually, the only remedy is to use an older CPU supported by your motherboard's BIOS and then flash new BIOS, then swap CPUs.

Luckily, your ASUS motherboard supports USB Flashback feature, which means you can flash your BIOS without need for an older CPU. Read the manual for this feature: usually your mobo will have a dedicated USB port just for this purpose. You need an USB stick, download the latest BIOS for your motherboard on some other computer, then plug it into this dedicated port to flash.

I gonna try it as the second option. First of all I need to take screws off and replace them by standoffs. If that's not going to help then I gonna update bios as you said. Thanks for the suggestion

 

[Nagash9]

Ok thanks a lot guys, I gonna do that with my friend in 2h. If you have another suggestions ofc post them for me. I will try everything just to run it. Thanks!

 

[Vic 40]

A whole list to check,
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/261145-31-perform-steps-posting-post-boot-video-problems

 

[herrwizo]

You need BIOS of at least version 4210 to use this CPU.

Here is the latest one:

http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA2011/P9X79-LE/P9X79-LE-ASUS-4801.zip

 

[Nagash9]

Thanks for your help guys, the problem was with the case. The motherboard was assembled too close to the side of the computer case. I used standoffs this time and it works, also I didn't have to update BIOS.

Thanks again.

 

[PizzaTheHutt]

Thanks for your help guys, the problem was with the case. The motherboard was assembled too close to the side of the computer case. I used standoffs this time and it works, also I didn't have to update BIOS.

Thanks again.

Good to hear