I read the http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261145-31-perform-steps-posting-post-boot-video-problems no post no beep sticky and it was helpful, but did not solve the problem.
The computer will not boot or post. The PSU and all the fans spin up. The lights on the MB light up for about 5 seconds then auto reboots.
RAM - I've tried 1 stick, two stick, and even swapped sticks and did several remounts of the RAM. I read the manual and placed it in the correct slots based on the 1 and 2 stick configurations.
I have remounted the video card several times. It has both 6 pins plugged in to the main PSU cable. I have also used both DVI ports hoping one might work.
I have tried booting with and without the Blue Ray ROM and SSD connected. Same boot loop no post issue.
I have tried with the case USB cords plugged in and not. Only using the power, lights, and reset cords with the white wire on the negative. I guess in some reviews people had issues with the USB 3 and a version of the BIOS, so with no external USB connected it should not be an issue
The CPU is placed correctly with the triangle in the right corner and the notches lined up. The protective CPU plastic cover has been removed.
The CPU cooler is installed with the thermal paste and the fan is plugged into the CPU fan plug. (Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - CPU Cooler with 120 mm PWM Fan Model #:RR-212E-20PK-R2)
The two 4 pin CPU power cables are plugged in, the larger motherboard (20 pin?) is also plugged in.
I have tried turning the motherboard on while mounted inside the case with 6 standoff pins. When that did not work I took everything out of the case and set it up on the motherboard box.
The motherboard and case do not seem to have speakers so I am unable to hear any beeps nor was I able to find a beep table for the product.
So the only devices connected are the motherboard, RAM, video card, CPU, and CPU cooler, PSU, (and monitor). If it matters I was using a very basic old school PS/2 keyboard (the circle port) and a USB mouse.
I know the monitor works with my other PC.
The power supply is more than enough power and seems to turn things on.
Chances that 2 out of 2 RAM are bad is less likely.
The CPU cooler is installed and the fan spins.
What is wrong? What is causing the PC to reboot without posting? What else can I test? Not sure if I need to RMA the motherboard, CPU,or RAM.
Thank you,
The computer will not boot or post. The PSU and all the fans spin up. The lights on the MB light up for about 5 seconds then auto reboots.
RAM - I've tried 1 stick, two stick, and even swapped sticks and did several remounts of the RAM. I read the manual and placed it in the correct slots based on the 1 and 2 stick configurations.
I have remounted the video card several times. It has both 6 pins plugged in to the main PSU cable. I have also used both DVI ports hoping one might work.
I have tried booting with and without the Blue Ray ROM and SSD connected. Same boot loop no post issue.
I have tried with the case USB cords plugged in and not. Only using the power, lights, and reset cords with the white wire on the negative. I guess in some reviews people had issues with the USB 3 and a version of the BIOS, so with no external USB connected it should not be an issue
The CPU is placed correctly with the triangle in the right corner and the notches lined up. The protective CPU plastic cover has been removed.
The CPU cooler is installed with the thermal paste and the fan is plugged into the CPU fan plug. (Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - CPU Cooler with 120 mm PWM Fan Model #:RR-212E-20PK-R2)
The two 4 pin CPU power cables are plugged in, the larger motherboard (20 pin?) is also plugged in.
I have tried turning the motherboard on while mounted inside the case with 6 standoff pins. When that did not work I took everything out of the case and set it up on the motherboard box.
The motherboard and case do not seem to have speakers so I am unable to hear any beeps nor was I able to find a beep table for the product.
So the only devices connected are the motherboard, RAM, video card, CPU, and CPU cooler, PSU, (and monitor). If it matters I was using a very basic old school PS/2 keyboard (the circle port) and a USB mouse.
I know the monitor works with my other PC.
The power supply is more than enough power and seems to turn things on.
Chances that 2 out of 2 RAM are bad is less likely.
The CPU cooler is installed and the fan spins.
What is wrong? What is causing the PC to reboot without posting? What else can I test? Not sure if I need to RMA the motherboard, CPU,or RAM.
Thank you,