I messed up my pc build

[jevess90]

Components:
ryzen 5 2600
gigabyte ab350 gaming (NOT gaming 3)
corsair CX2017 power supply (450w)
kolink stronghold case

here's what it looks like: https://i.imgur.com/xJzMSm3.jpg

So I put the power on and nothing happens. The pci-e cable from the power supply isn't connected, neither is my ssd to anything and I didn't get a g connector (front panel connector) from gigabyte so I put the wires from the case into the pins from left to right and only on the top row (look bottom right)

I am confused on what to do? Did I mess something up? I don't even know how to test if the whole set up is working. Please help, first time building a pc and I'm really angry/worried.

 

[Wolfshadw]

First guess would be your motherboard BIOS.

Assuming this is your motherboard, it does not natively support the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 processor. It requires a BIOS update to version F20 before that processor will function with that motherboard.

BTW, you linked to the image hosting site and not your image.

-Wolf sends

 

[jevess90]

How do I update the bios? I've got a USB stick and I have the bios downloaded on my laptop.

 

[J_E_D_70]

Link doesn’t point to anything.

Have to have a gpu plugged in to see if the pc is posting.

Make sure the front panel connectors are on right and the +/- are in the right spots.

Double check the psu power switch on the back is on.

 

[jevess90]

https://i.imgur.com/xJzMSm3.jpg

a gpu? the ryzen 5 is an apu so it acts as a gpu right?

how do i know which are the right spots, there's no manual from the case producer online or from the box

 

[SgtScream]

I do not see a graphics card listed in your original post. The Ryzen 2600 does not support integrated graphics. You need a graphics card for that build.

 

[jevess90]

Do I need a graphics card for it to start up?

 

[vrumor]

Did you just randomly plug your case wires to the motherboard? You said you put them all on the top row. Just wondering if you just plugged them in according to the manual or just randomly.

 

[SgtScream]

Do I need a graphics card for it to start up?

Yes, you do.

 

[Joey2oo9]

Do I need a graphics card for it to start up?

It'll start without a graphics card, though as you'll not be able to see anything that's not really a help

 

[jevess90]

Did you just randomly plug your case wires to the motherboard? You said you put them all on the top row. Just wondering if you just plugged them in according to the manual or just randomly.

Read the OP and then tell me why you think I could read a manual they didn't give me.

 

[jevess90]

Do I need a graphics card for it to start up?

It'll start without a graphics card, though as you'll not be able to see anything that's not really a help

Should I just return the 2600, get a 2200g and see if it works from there? Also, if I was to power it on right now, and everything was done right, what would happen? Would the CPU and case fans start spinning or any LEDs come on?

 

[drea.drechsler]

Do I need a graphics card for it to start up?

That R5 2600 is NOT an APU, you will need a GPU. So yes it will fail at POST...the GPU LED (indication something is wrong with it, duh) should be lit though.

If it's not even giving you that it's probably because you've randomly loaded the front panel wires to the front panel header. You need to take them out and carefull put each one of the little connectors on the correct pin pairs. Some need to be oriented correct or the associated LED won't light (like HDD light, power-on light).

And to get rolling you can use any old GPU that uses PCIe interface and get something better later on. If you wanted to exchange for an APU (2200g or 2400g) that would work too.

ADDED: Also, it looks like your two memory dimms are incorrectly installed: you should load each dimm into a similar color slot; from what i can tell it should be the two RED slots on that board.

 

[SgtScream]

Do I need a graphics card for it to start up?

Sorry I misread your post. You should be able to start the computer, however there won't be video and you'll see the corresponding VGA LED lighting up.

 

[jevess90]

Do I need a graphics card for it to start up?

That R5 2600 is NOT an APU, you will need a GPU. So yes it will fail at POST...the GPU LED (indication something is wrong with it, duh) should be lit though.

If it's not even giving you that it's probably because you've randomly loaded the front panel wires to the front panel header. You need to take them out and carefull put each one of the little connectors on the correct pin pairs. Some need to be oriented correct or the associated LED won't light (like HDD light, power-on light).

And to get rolling you can use any old GPU that uses PCIe interface and get something better later on.

I don't see any lights come on. I don't have a manual telling me where to put the case pins in. I really want to work hard at this to get it starting but I don't know what to do.

 

[jevess90]

Do I need a graphics card for it to start up?

Sorry I misread your post. You should be able to start the computer, however there won't be video and you'll see the corresponding VGA LED lighting up.

I don't see any lights at all.

 

[Joey2oo9]

Did you just randomly plug your case wires to the motherboard? You said you put them all on the top row. Just wondering if you just plugged them in according to the manual or just randomly.

Read the OP and then tell me why you think I could read a manual they didn't give me.

So your telling me your brand new motherboard didn't come with a manual?? Go download it and confirm you've connected it up correctly

 

[jevess90]

Would it be useful to show you guys where I put each pin into the bottom right place?

 

[jevess90]

Did you just randomly plug your case wires to the motherboard? You said you put them all on the top row. Just wondering if you just plugged them in according to the manual or just randomly.

Read the OP and then tell me why you think I could read a manual they didn't give me.

So your telling me your brand new motherboard didn't come with a manual?? Go download it and confirm you've connected it up correctly

Can't you read? LOOK AT THE OP, I didn't get a manual for the case, so the pins for the case go Removed knows where and I got the motherboard manual, but it has no info on the HDD, power+- cables.

 

[Joey2oo9]

Would it be useful to show you guys where I put each pin into the bottom right place?

Did you just randomly plug your case wires to the motherboard? You said you put them all on the top row. Just wondering if you just plugged them in according to the manual or just randomly.

Read the OP and then tell me why you think I could read a manual they didn't give me.

So your telling me your brand new motherboard didn't come with a manual?? Go download it and confirm you've connected it up correctly

Can't you read? LOOK AT THE OP, I didn't get a manual for the case, so the pins for the case go Removed knows where and I got the motherboard manual, but it has no info on the HDD, power+- cables.

I can read just fine, you're the one having problems not me. The motherboard manual tells you what goes where, the case leads will be labelled, so RTFM.....

 

[SgtScream]

Do I need a graphics card for it to start up?

Sorry I misread your post. You should be able to start the computer, however there won't be video and you'll see the corresponding VGA LED lighting up.

I don't see any lights at all.

Is there a power light on the power supply?

 

[SkyNetRising]

Read manual page 16 - F_PANEL (Front Panel Header).

https://www.gigabyte.com/us/Motherboard/GA-AB350-Gaming-rev-1x#support-manual

 

[Joey2oo9]

Read manual page 16 - F_PANEL (Front Panel Header).

https://www.gigabyte.com/us/Motherboard/GA-AB350-Gaming-rev-1x#support-manual

I don't think the OP is big on reading....

 

[jevess90]

Ok the LED's are coming on and all fans are spinning because I got the pins in right. I need a GPU next right but I only play source games so they're cpu intensive so a cheap GPU to get things going is ideal right? thanks guys, even you joey u disrespectful keyboard warrior

 

[Joey2oo9]

Ok the LED's are coming on and all fans are spinning because I got the pins in right. I need a GPU next right but I only play source games so they're cpu intensive so a cheap GPU to get things going is ideal right? thanks guys, even you joey u disrespectful keyboard warrior

Lol i'm disrespectful. vrumor originally suggested you check the manual and you started with the attitude...continuing to do so when i once again told you to read the manual. And lo and behold when you did actually read the manual you solved your problem...