ASROCK H81M-DGS R2.0 Issue

[Jkcp]

Hi all,

I am putting together a build using the following:

• 
  H81M-DGS R2.0 Motherboard
  Intel i3-4170 CPU
  Crucial - 4GB DDR3 1600 Memory
  ACE PSUACE550BR Fixed ATX PSU - 550W Black with 120mm Red Fan
  Push button
  

I've installed the CPU, stock heatsink fan, 4gb RAM and also plugged in the ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) & ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1).

The problem I'm having is that when I press the push button the PSU and stock heatsink fan switch on for about 2 seconds and then shut down again.

Can anyone suggest what is causing this issue?

Many thanks,

Chris

 

[Paul NZ]

There maybe a sticker on the mobo. That mobo needs BIOS 1.40 to support that CPU

1150 Core i3 i3-4170(C0) Haswell-R 3.7GHz 3MB 54W P1.40

What number is on the sticker?

 

[Jkcp]

Hi Paul, the number on the sticker is P1.60.

 

[Paul NZ]

K the bios isnt the prob then. Did you connect the cpu fan and 24 pin. And install the standoffs?

You sure you connected the front / on / off button to the right pins on the mobo?

 

[Jkcp]

Hi Paul,

Thanks for your reply once again. I've managed to find the solution to the problem so will write it below just in case anyone else encounters a similar issue.

The problem was that when I initially seated the i3 CPU it must have been at a slight angle meaning a few of the small pins on the motherboard were bent. To rectify it I had to place the motherboard under a microscope and re-straighten the pins by hand using a pair of fine tweezers.

Since doing the above the motherboard no boots up to the correct bios page.

 

[Paul NZ]

Sweet