New gaming rig not working

[KaityVoivre]

Just built this computer today, Motherboard showing a C code, manual has no idea what C is, and it's not going to bios, the screen is just saying no signal. I tried plugging it into the motherboard, and all video cards, but alas nothing. I'm at wits end here guys, please help. I checked the cpu socket pins, they check out, reinstalled the cpu and cooler, was getting code 62 before. I'm using 2 1070 FTWs and a 560ti for physx. I need to boot to put an OS on this thing. Here's my list of parts.

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Voivre/saved/kZVLkL

 

[superninja12]

The problem is the motherboard and the cpu.

you have bought an older generation motherboard that is compatiable with this newer gen cpu.
However because the cpu is newer, the motherboard doesnt recognize yet the cpu.

You will need a bios update.
The only way to do this is by using a skylake cpu to install the newer bios version, than your i7 7700k will work.

option two is getting a newer generation motherboard.

So i would, if you dont have a friend with a skylake cpu, return the motherboard for a z270 mobo.
because computer stores probably charge you a lot of money for a silly bios update.

 

[KaityVoivre]

I have a friend with a skylake cpu, but I'm not sure she will let me use it or not. I threw the box away for the MOBO as I have limited space in my apartment. So I can't return it.

 

[superninja12]

ask a few computer stores, you will never know.

 

[KaityVoivre]

What do I ask them? to borrow a Skylake for an hour?

 

[superninja12]

no, explain them the situation.

you have bought a z170 motherboard and a i7 7700k accidently and you need a bios update in order to let your rig work.
ask them if they want to install the newest bios version on your pc,because you dont have got a skylake cpu.

Good luck

 

[mcnumpty23]

can buy a bios chip with the latest bios flashed on it

no idea if its a pull out chip--ie no soldering but people selling it would know

heres an example

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BIOS-CHIP-EVGA-Z170-Classified-K-142-SS-E178-KR-/142029014590?hash=item211196c63e

 

[mcnumpty23]

is this your board?

http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/7428/evga-z170-classified-intel-motherboard-review/index.html

 

[KaityVoivre]

Yeah I think that's my board

 

[mcnumpty23]

then it says 1 bios chip is replaceable

so should be able to buy a pre-flashed bios chip and swap it

 

[DSzymborski]

And failing a pre-flashed BIOS chip, motherboard brands are frequently helpful about getting your motherboard up-to-date for you, though obviously it will entail some shipping.

 

[KaityVoivre]

How do I get them to update it for me?

 

[DSzymborski]

How do I get them to update it for me?

Contacting customer support is the quickest way here. The worst they can say is no.

 

[KaityVoivre]

So contact EVGA then? Not newegg?

 

[superninja12]

I would ask Evga, their customers service is excellent.

and i didnt know about this bios replaceable chip thingy.

 

[KaityVoivre]

You have to solder the chip in because I've never done that before.

 

[DSzymborski]

So contact EVGA then? Not newegg?

You'll get the best help with EVGA, they're the ones who directly support their products. Newegg if you're making a return and getting a different MB.

 

[KaityVoivre]

Do I need the MOBO box to return it?

 

[superninja12]

I would just call evga , and see where it gets you.

 

[mcnumpty23]

You have to solder the chip in because I've never done that before.

not sure you need to solder it

you would have to check that

but dont think i saw any mention of having to solder it

just said 1 was replaceable which hints that one isnt soldered

 

[KaityVoivre]

So would a Z270 motherboard work with a Kaby lake cpu?

 

[superninja12]

So would a Z270 motherboard work with a Kaby lake cpu?

yes, they came new along with the kaby lake series, you dont need a bios update in order to work with that chip.