Computer Startup Error

[bradenpb105]

Hello. I built my computer (parts list herehttp://pcpartpicker.com/p/gVwHCJ) nearly 3 weeks ago and everything has been going swimmingly until today. I turned my computer on and all everything turned on, but without any display. I turned the computer off and on, unplugged it, checked the HDMI cable, and changed tvs. When I changed tvs I noticed when I start the pc that it displays the motherboard spash screen for around 3 seconds with the cursor in the middle of the screen and then it cuts to black. Upon startup, I hear a single beep indicating everything is working properly. I tried unplugging and replugging everything, realigning my RAM, changing PCIE ports for my GPU, reseting the BIOS, holding the power button down for 60 seconds unplugged, and inspecting my GPU. I have not experienced any power surges within these 3 weeks and am not sure what is wrong. All my drivers were up to date and I was able to play games with ease. I've exhausted all my options and am unsure what to do next. Any help is appreciated. Thank you.

 

[Jake Dubeau]

When your screen 'Cuts to black' does it turn off Or does it seem to still be operating just without a display?

 

[bradenpb105]

When your screen 'Cuts to black' does it turn off Or does it seem to still be operating just without a display?

It seems to still be operating without a display. Everything continues to run, however there is nothing on the screen. Thanks for the quick response.

 

[Jake Dubeau]

No problem, I assume you would have mentioned it if so, but is your graphics card overclocked in any way?

 

[bradenpb105]

No problem, I assume you would have mentioned it if so, but is your graphics card overclocked in any way?

No, it is not. My memory is rated DDR3 1866 and I had to manually set it to 1866 in the BIOS (it was set around the 1300s). My CPU isn't overclocked either. I have unplugged my GPU, PSU, and motherboard battery to reset the BIOS and may let them sit overnight.

 

[Jake Dubeau]

Okay, if you're going for that approach, maybe plug your PSU back into the motherboard and hold the power button on your computer for 60 seconds with the cord unplugged. That should drain the capacitors. Then you can unplug it again.

 

[bradenpb105]

Okay, if you're going for that approach, maybe plug your PSU back into the motherboard and hold the power button on your computer for 60 seconds with the cord unplugged. That should drain the capacitors. Then you can unplug it again.

Ok, power supply cable isn't in psu. I'll see what happens tomorrow. Thanks.

 

[Jake Dubeau]

Okay, if you're going for that approach, maybe plug your PSU back into the motherboard and hold the power button on your computer for 60 seconds with the cord unplugged. That should drain the capacitors. Then you can unplug it again.

Ok, power supply cable isn't in psu. I'll see what happens tomorrow. Thanks.

No problem at all. Good luck!

 

[ffg7]

I think it is a display issue as you said "It seems to still be operating without a display".

 

[bradenpb105]

Okay, if you're going for that approach, maybe plug your PSU back into the motherboard and hold the power button on your computer for 60 seconds with the cord unplugged. That should drain the capacitors. Then you can unplug it again.

Ok, power supply cable isn't in psu. I'll see what happens tomorrow. Thanks.

No problem at all. Good luck!

Tried to put everything back in and no dice. Not sure what else to try. Any suggestions?

 

[Jake Dubeau]

Okay, if you're going for that approach, maybe plug your PSU back into the motherboard and hold the power button on your computer for 60 seconds with the cord unplugged. That should drain the capacitors. Then you can unplug it again.

Ok, power supply cable isn't in psu. I'll see what happens tomorrow. Thanks.

No problem at all. Good luck!

Tried to put everything back in and no dice. Not sure what else to try. Any suggestions?

Try re-seating the cmos battery, maybe.

 

[Jake Dubeau]

Can you get into the Bios?

 

[bradenpb105]

Okay, if you're going for that approach, maybe plug your PSU back into the motherboard and hold the power button on your computer for 60 seconds with the cord unplugged. That should drain the capacitors. Then you can unplug it again.

Ok, power supply cable isn't in psu. I'll see what happens tomorrow. Thanks.

No problem at all. Good luck!

Tried to put everything back in and no dice. Not sure what else to try. Any suggestions?

Try re-seating the cmos battery, maybe.

I've tried that a couple times with no success. I was downloading a bunch of steam games yesterday but didn't turn of the pc when they were downloading. I also tried to start my pc with no optical drives and it still didnt work. :/

 

[bradenpb105]

I also can't access the BIOS.

 

[Jake Dubeau]

Do you have another graphics card that you can try? If you can access windows with said graphics card, I'd recommend uninstalling and reinstalling the regular graphics card drivers and then testing it out again.

 

[bradenpb105]

Do you have another graphics card that you can try? If you can access windows with said graphics card, I'd recommend uninstalling and reinstalling the regular graphics card drivers and then testing it out again.

So I took it to an expert who told me the BIOS might be corrupted. He will contact me with his findings later. Thanks for the help, I really appreciate it.