I think I fried my motherboard

[noprocks]

I think that I have fried my motherboard on my computer, because when I went to install some ram (that ultimately didn't work), my computer fist booted into a repair screen. I suspect that it was static electricity that caused this because I was performing the upgrade on carpet. It boots for about 2 seconds and then cutts off Not yet displaying anything. Help is greatly appreciated

 

[Darkbreeze]

I doubt you fried the motherboard from static electricity. It's "possible" but unlikely. More likely is the fact that the new memory is either not supported or needs to be reconfigured. Knowing the full specs, including all model numbers for CPU, motherboard, power supply, memory and graphics card would be helpful.

I'd suggest trying to reset the BIOS values by removing the CMOS battery for a minute or two then reinstalling it, booting into the bios if you can, and selecting the option to load optimal default or default setup values.

Does the system not load the boot screen even with only a single stick of the old memory installed?

 

[noprocks]

I never included the new memory into my computer, because the ram fit loosly in the slot, so I canned the idea. After that I booted to the home screen, than crashed. Kept repeating the crash so I removed one prior stick of ram and same thing happened once again.

Gtx 1080 msi
8 gigs of ddr3 ram
Intel i7 4690k
Evga 600w
Some type of msi motherboard.

Right now it the computer is getting a diagnostic, because I can't even get it to boot into bios without the power supply preventing further damage and restarting

 

[noprocks]

Due to lack of information I do not have full specs on my computer, only basics. Sorry if my responses are slow I am new to this website. I also have to type only using my phone, so there might be some pronunciation errors.

 

[Darkbreeze]

First, this. All of it. Check everything listed EVEN if you think you've already checked it. You've no idea how many visitors here are absolutely certain something isn't to blame, yet finds out that it is after a more thorough check, so don't skip anything.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261145-31-perform-steps-posting-post-boot-video-problems


And if nothing turns up during those checks, your next step would be to bench test the unit. I'd recommend placing the motherboard on a piece of clean cardboard, up on a countertop or table where you can easily access everything. The cardboard will help ensure nothing on the back of the motherboard gets damaged or shorted since it's non-conductive and soft enought to protect the soldered connections on the back of the board.


http://www.tomshardware.com/faq/id-1753671/bench-troubleshooting.html


Also, if you are using a power or "surge" strip, eliminate that from the equation by plugging the system either directly into the wall socket OR into a thick gauge heavy duty extension cord. You do not ever want to plug your power supply into a small gauge common household extension cord. Most power strips are extremely cheap quality and I can't count the number of times that the surge or power strip itself was to blame for failure to power up or intermittent shut down issues.