[SOLVED] Motherboard lights up, but power switch won’t turn on the PC

[oliverkeen15]

Hi, i’m new to building PCs and i put together a system using a PRIME A320M-k motherboard and a CIT G force RGB case. I followed the manual and instructions found online and i’m pretty sure everything is plugged in correctly. But, when i turn on the PSU only a few orange lights glow on the motherboard and a white light on my gtx 1050. The case comes with several fans which don’t move or light up like they should, and none of the components boot up either.

I’ve tried swapping the RAM stick slots, replugging the power cables and hooking it up to a monitor, none seem to make a difference. There’s a controller on the back and there’s several loose cables, but they’re all spare SATA connections so this shouldn’t cause an issue.

Here are some photos if they help, thanks for reading

https://imgur.com/a/qyqyR0o

 

[ely.ponce01]

Just built mine today doing the same thing

 

[mtracy1991]

Hi, i’m new to building PCs and i put together a system using a PRIME A320M-k motherboard and a CIT G force RGB case. I followed the manual and instructions found online and i’m pretty sure everything is plugged in correctly. But, when i turn on the PSU only a few orange lights glow on the motherboard and a white light on my gtx 1050. The case comes with several fans which don’t move or light up like they should, and none of the components boot up either.

I’ve tried swapping the RAM stick slots, replugging the power cables and hooking it up to a monitor, none seem to make a difference. There’s a controller on the back and there’s several loose cables, but they’re all spare SATA connections so this shouldn’t cause an issue.

Here are some photos if they help, thanks for reading

https://imgur.com/a/qyqyR0o

That is very odd, I am assuming at this moment the MOBO may be faulty or even the PSU.
Would you be able to give me a better layout of your computer specs?

Respectfully,
Michael T.

 

[racksmith101]

If you're using a 2nd gen ryzen processor you need a bios update for it to work ( you also need a 1st gen CPU to update the bios ( bootkits are available from AMD))

 

[qwerty77]

A few things will prevent boot. You may have the motherboard headers incorrectly connected to the case, the RAM modules could be bad (DOA) or not correctly placed in the slot, the CPU is not correctly seated or has bad pins, the PSU is unable to handle the power demands. I'm not an expert, but I know a few troubleshooting tips which may help. Having a 2nd Pc to test would be very helpful.
Thanks to the GPU and motherboard lights, the PSU is at least supplying some power. Power demands of the system should be your first point. Check to see the total power requirements for all components. MSI has a good power requirement calculator.
I would research the exact header/case connections for the motherboard and case from the manufacturers. If you have another working PC nearby, you can swap the headers to test the case for proper wire connection.
Test the CPU on a different motherboard. Also look for bent or broken pins on the CPU. This is usually the cause of system failure. A CPU with bent/broken pins or placed with too much or not enough compound will prevent a system boot. There are videos on Youtube demonstrating recommended compound amount and location.
(I would also research if the motherboard needs a bios update and is a 1st gen CPU required. I've been told some motherboards need a first gen CPU to update the BIOS before the motherboard will allow a 2nd gen CPU to function.)
Insert 1 RAM module into the main RAM slot. Make sure you place the module completely in the slot. Dont press too hard, but you should hear a click sound when is has been correctly connected. If 1 module boots the PC, set it aside and try the other.
If you lack a 2nd PC to test the components, a local computer store may test the components for a small fee.

 

[The Paladin]

assuming you plugged in the 24 pins ATX power AND then 4/8 pins 12v Power on the board, what Querty77 said stands