Question Mobo I/O ports not working. Need Help!

[Evoke3vil]

Finishing up my first build and wanted to flash BIOS using just the CPU because I'm waiting on power cables for the GPU. I have an i7 12th Gen with integrated graphics so it should be enough to run picture and flash BIOS. When I turned it on, the rear MoBo ports USB/HDMI/DP do not work. I have an hdmi connected monitor, usb keyboard and usb mouse plugged in. The monitor never gets a signal and the m/kb don't even flash lighting. The MoBo has a red and a yellow indicator light flashing. The manual says it means cpu not detected or fail for the red light and dram not detected or fail for the Yellow. Every cable is connected correctly and tightly. Cpu is mounted properly. Reset the CMOS and BIOS. Downloaded the new BIOS and it won't flash. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

MoBo - Z690 Edge DDR4 /// CPU - i7 12th Gen /// RAM - 4 x 8g Corsair Vengeance /// PSU - Corsair rm1000x

 

[Lutfij]

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

MoBo - Z690 Edge DDR4

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/MPG-Z690-EDGE-WIFI-DDR4

Is this the motherboard you're trying to troubleshoot?

You've generically stated your specs, please list them like so:
CPU:
CPU cooler:
Motherboard:
Ram:
SSD/HDD:
GPU:
PSU:
Chassis:
OS:
Monitor:
include the age of the PSU apart from it's make and model. BIOS version for your motherboard at this moment of time.

If your processor is an F SKU, you won't get any display out from the motherboard since it lacks an iGPU. You might want to check the CPU's socket for any bent or broken pins. If you're working with an aftermarket cooler, while having the case on it's side, relieve the mounting pressure on the CPU socket until it's resting on the CPU's IHS.

 

[JohnBonhamsGhost]

Z690 Edge DDR4 /// CPU - i7 12th Gen /// RAM - 4 x 8g Corsair Vengeance

which BIOS did this board come with?

which CPU, there are multiple i7 12th gen out there?

a single 4x RAM kit or mixing multiple kits?

 

[Evoke3vil]

All fans and lighting on mobo light up and run. I just get my ability to use a monitor or m/kb

which BIOS did this board come with?

which CPU, there are multiple i7 12th gen out there?

a single 4x RAM kit or mixing multiple kits?

Not sure of the bios that it came with.

i7 12700k

I bought 2 16g kits. 2 - 8g sticks in each. Both bought at the same time, same brand, same everything. 4 identical 8g ram sticks.

 

[Evoke3vil]

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

MoBo - Z690 Edge DDR4

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/MPG-Z690-EDGE-WIFI-DDR4

Is this the motherboard you're trying to troubleshoot?

You've generically stated your specs, please list them like so:
CPU:
CPU cooler:
Motherboard:
Ram:
SSD/HDD:
GPU:
PSU:
Chassis:
OS:
Monitor:
include the age of the PSU apart from it's make and model. BIOS version for your motherboard at this moment of time.

If your processor is an F SKU, you won't get any display out from the motherboard since it lacks an iGPU. You might want to check the CPU's socket for any bent or broken pins. If you're working with an aftermarket cooler, while having the case on it's side, relieve the mounting pressure on the CPU socket until it's resting on the CPU's IHS.

Yes, that is the exact mobo. All parts purchased 2 years ago except gpu. That I bought last week. Will get you a spec list as soon as possible.

 

[JohnBonhamsGhost]

Not sure of the bios that it came with.

should state on the box or included material.

2 16g kits. 2 - 8g sticks in each. Both bought at the same time, same brand, same everything. 4 identical 8g ram sticks.

the fact that they are the same make & model has nothing to do with if they would be totally compatible when mixed together.
it's more complicated than that.

make sure you have the packaged kits separated and try one 2x16GB kit at a time in DIMM slots A_2 & B_2.

All parts purchased 2 years ago except gpu. That I bought last week...
Finishing up my first build and wanted to flash BIOS using just the CPU

so this entire system has been sitting for 2 years without being used?

 

[Evoke3vil]

should state on the box or included material.

the fact that they are the same make & model has nothing to do with if they would be totally compatible when mixed together.
it's more complicated than that.

make sure you have the packaged kits separated and try one 2x16GB kit at a time in DIMM slots A_2 & B_2.

so this entire system has been sitting for 2 years without being used?

Yes, built and never powered up until purchase of gpu.

 

[Evoke3vil]

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

MoBo - Z690 Edge DDR4

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/MPG-Z690-EDGE-WIFI-DDR4

Is this the motherboard you're trying to troubleshoot?

You've generically stated your specs, please list them like so:
CPU:
CPU cooler:
Motherboard:
Ram:
SSD/HDD:
GPU:
PSU:
Chassis:
OS:
Monitor:
include the age of the PSU apart from it's make and model. BIOS version for your motherboard at this moment of time.

If your processor is an F SKU, you won't get any display out from the motherboard since it lacks an iGPU. You might want to check the CPU's socket for any bent or broken pins. If you're working with an aftermarket cooler, while having the case on it's side, relieve the mounting pressure on the CPU socket until it's resting on the CPU's IHS.

CPU - Intel i7 12700k
CPU Cooler - Corsair H150i Elite LCD
Motherboard - MSI Z690 Edge Wifi DDR4
RAM - 4 x 8gb 3600MHz Corsair Vengeance Pro Series
SSD M.2 NVMe - Samsung 980 Pro
GPU - ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 4070ti Super
PSU - Corsair rm1000x
Chassis - Lian Li ATX Full Tower
OS - Windows 11 (once able to install)
Monitor - MSI Optix G241VC