Error Code 00 z87-pro Asus motherboard

[fakemailmeme]

This is a new desktop computer build. Everything was running fine initially. I installed an OS and various software. I then sent the computer away. The computer was running fine for the new user. A few days after the new user complained that "the monitor was not working."

When I power the system up, all system fans spin briefly and then stop(with the exception of one case fan that is plugged directly into the motherboard). The motherboard reads error code 00.

What I've tried so far:
1)swapped the power supply for a power supply that I know works.
2) reseated every power cable both ends
3) disconnected the GPU
4) disconnected each hard drive.
5) disconnected each case fan
6) disconnected power/led/reset buttons/usb cables
7) disconnected wifi antenna/keyboard/mouse
8) visually inspected the case for shorts

I just learned that a power cord connected to a Dell laptop on the same surge suppressor(newpoint S75T) failed at the likely the same time as the desktop. The user confirmed that their were sudden power outages.... not sure if the surge suppressor failed and something got fried.

I have an identical system that is running fine that I can use for parts.

 

[fakemailmeme]

The outlet was not grounded. So the desktop was almost certainly damaged by a power surge. I replaced the power supply. No dice. So my guess is that the motherboard likely died. I'm going to replace the motherboard and see if that solves my issue.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Do you have the latest BIOS.

00 is a CPU error I believe.

 

[fakemailmeme]

I found some spare parts and determined that the surge fried the CPU. I replaced the CPU and everything is up and running.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Glad to hear!