[SOLVED] Issue With Motherboard

[TanTheBananaMan]

Here are my computer specs:

• CPU: Intel Core i5-12600K 3.7 GHz 10-Core Processor
• CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Halo 51.88 CFM CPU Cooler
• Motherboard: MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
• Memory: Kingston FURY Beast 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory
• Storage: Samsung 870 Evo 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive
• Video Card: MSI GAMING X GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6 GB Video Card
• Case: NZXT Phantom ATX Full Tower Case
• Power Supply: Gigabyte UD750GM 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply

I got the CPU, Cooler, Motherboard and RAM in a package deal from Memory Express so I believe they should be compatible, I also checked on the PC Part Picker and it all said it was compatible. The people who worked there mounted the CPU and the RAM for me so I assume mounting isn't an issue. When following a guide on making my computer it got to the part to turn it on before putting it in the case so I tried to turn it on but it wasn't turning on. I assumed from reading that I needed to update the BIOS so I formatted my USB to FAT32, downloaded the latest software for my motherboard and changed the name to MSI.ROM and then followed the manual and started flashing it. After 5 minutes of updating and not touching anything my PSU started clicking which resulted in the computer turning off and on every two seconds followed by a click. I read online that sometimes this is to protect your computer from overheating. I didn't have the cooler plugged in because the manual said to just plug in the motherboard and the CPU. I turned off the PSU and plugged in the cooler as well which was already mounted on the motherboard. I then turned on the PSU and tried to turn the motherboard by connecting my power switch switch in the slot the manual told me to but it just turned on for like a second and turned off followed by a PSU click but this time it wasn't repeating. I decided to run a BIOS update again with the CPU Cooler installed. The fans on the cooler were running perfectly but after the 5 minutes, the motherboard and PSU did the same thing. I have done so many different solutions tried it with one stick of RAM, checked all the cords multiple times, double double-checked if I had the right BIOS update but nothing. I did not realize this till later but I recorded the motherboard running and the CPU LED was RED the entire time. I have tried different outlets as well thinking it was just the outlet and tried the power supply with my other motherboard it kept on the entire time Could someone please help me with this issue?

 

[Lutfij]

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

First, breadboard the system.

Clear the CMOS, disconnect from the wall and display, then remove the CMOS battery, press and hold down the power button for 30secs to drain any residual power. Replace CMOS battery after 30 mins.

Rams populating slots A2 and B2 on your motherboard? Remove the discrete GPU from your build and connect to the rear display I/O to work off the iGPU. You should able to get display. If that works, then I'd try and use another PSU.

Curious;
Power Supply: Gigabyte UD750GM 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
Are you recycling the PSU from an older build? If so, how old is the unit?

 

[TanTheBananaMan]

UPDATE: I brought it to MemoryExpress after trying everything I could. They took out the CPU and told me it was a mistake on their behalf and there was a bent pin in the motherboard for the CPU. Thankfully they exchanged me with a new one.

Edit UPDATE 2: So turns out the PSU was also an issue even though it was brand new. When I brought the new motherboard home I hooked it up again and it did the same clicking off and on thing it did before but no CPU light. So I decided to take apart my other computer and hook up the PSU from that one to this one, even though that PSU is a bit older. To my surprise, it worked perfectly. I thought that the PSU I was using was faulty or something to confirm my suspicion I decided to hook up the PSU that wasn't working for this computer to my other one and it worked too. Honestly, I don't know how or why. If it was doing it on this computer shouldn't it do it on the other one? Both of the PSUs have the same wattage. The other computer I hooked it up to requires more power than this current one. Both are compatible with this computer and the other computer. I completely have no idea at the moment. One thing is for sure I was completely wrong about the PSU and the CPU in my original post. Hopefully, this helped someone and hopefully, if you have the same problem you can solve it and not have to spend any money. Thanks to everyone who helped out with this.