[SOLVED] No display

[Alexg2k15]

I just bought some upgrades and now no matter what components I use I’m getting no display at all but Cpu and cooling fans are powering on

ryzen 5 3600 /phenom 1090t black edition
B450 gaming plus max/asus m4a87td
Sapphire nitro R9 380x gpu
16gb Corsair 3200 vengeance pro rob or 8gb Samsung ram
Corsair CX650 psu

on the new motherboard the ez debug leds flash to confirm recognising the cpu and ram and then stay off but a vga light stays on

the msi websites says the buzzer codes on start up mean a gpu problem and suggests reinstalling the graphics card. Obviously that did nothing

the Asus website says the buzzer mean a gpu problem also and suggest checking its getting enough power

But I’m baffled at how my gpu got broke in switching components.

Really appreciate any help

I did find a guide on here for troubleshooting and tried everything

 

[boju]

You're using the first pcie slot for the 380x yeah?

Check pcie cables are connected properly at both ends, gpu and psu.

Fyi, 3600 doesn't have igpu capabilities, mobo video ports only work with apu cpus, ie; 2400g, g for graphics.

 

[Alexg2k15]

Ah ok thanks.

Yes I’m using pcie 1. And all cables are seated correctly

 

[boju]

There's a switch on the gpu for dual bios. Im not sure on this but if it's a switch for legacy or uefi, try uefi if it's on legacy.

 

[boju]

At 2.30

 

[Alexg2k15]

Well I didn’t know that switch existed

it didn’t fix anything unfortunately

 

[Mr.Spock]

check your bios version - it may not support the new Ryzen out of the box.
luckily this board has to ability to flash a newer bios w/o the need for the cpu.

also make sure you've connected the ATX/EPS cables securely

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/support/B450-GAMING-PLUS-MAX#down-bios

I just bought some upgrades and now no matter what components I use I’m getting no display at all but Cpu and cooling fans are powering on

ryzen 5 3600 /phenom 1090t black edition
B450 gaming plus max/asus m4a87td
Sapphire nitro R9 380x gpu
16gb Corsair 3200 vengeance pro rob or 8gb Samsung ram
Corsair CX650 psu

on the new motherboard the ez debug leds flash to confirm recognising the cpu and ram and then stay off but a vga light stays on

the msi websites says the buzzer codes on start up mean a gpu problem and suggests reinstalling the graphics card. Obviously that did nothing

the Asus website says the buzzer mean a gpu problem also and suggest checking its getting enough power

But I’m baffled at how my gpu got broke in switching components.

Really appreciate any help

I did find a guide on here for troubleshooting and tried everything

 

[Alexg2k15]

I’ll check out how to do it n give it a try

It says on the mobo box cpu support for 1st, 2nd and 3rd gen ryzen. Maybe I’m being stupid but that means it works out the box with my 3600 right?

 

[boju]

Yes, the Max series supports 3rd gen out of the box.

Try clear motherboard cmos with the gpu bios switched.

 

[Mr.Spock]

it should, maybe try booting only with a single RAM stick

also reseat the GPU - may be dust or the card is not fully inserted

I’ll check out how to do it n give it a try

It says on the mobo box cpu support for 1st, 2nd and 3rd gen ryzen. Maybe I’m being stupid but that means it works out the box with my 3600 right?

 

[Alexg2k15]

I tried both suggestions. Still got the same vga debug led, same long and short beeps, still no display

I tried clearing the motherboard cmos by removing the battery for 15 mins. I assume that’s correct

 

[Alexg2k15]

Are you reaching the conclusion that the gpu is bust. The fans are running on it.

 

[boju]

Slot gives 75w, enough to spin fans but not the whole card. That's why i suggested checking pcie cables.

Try another card if you can.

 

[Alexg2k15]

Can’t say I’ve got a spare handy. Guess I’ll be investing in a new card

 

[boju]

Keep trying, double check pcie slot, maybe try another slot. Try 1 stick of ram in A2 slot (2nd slot from cpu), make sure it's in fully, they can be quite tight to get in right, the clip should lock into the memory.

How does the beeps go again?

Your motherboard uses Ami Bios. Which one do you think it is?
https://www.computerhope.com/beep.htm

 

[Alexg2k15]

yes I’ve tried ram A couple of different ways

Well I dunno about those beep codes. It’s 1 long and 2 short. the user manual on msi website says

“1 long 2 short beeps are heard, remove and reinstall the graphics card and then restart the computer.”

 

[boju]

Yeah, looking like it could be the graphics card not compatible, shame if it is coz it's a decent card. Would be handy trying another from someone you know with a more modern card to be sure.

 

[dstln]

I'd check the pins on the CPU. If there's a bent, mangled, or destroyed pin, it's very possible that it could be creating the issue you're having.

 

[Alexg2k15]

I’ll check the pins later in the morning

remember I said I’ve tested 2 motherboards with different cpus and ram. All was working fine before I tried to upgrade and now neither build is working. The only shared components across the 2 builds are the psu and gpu. Is there any chance this could be a psu issue?

 

[boju]

It's possible, won't know until you try a different part of either two.

 

[Alexg2k15]

Well I’ve ordered a gigabyte rx 5700. 1 I’m hoping it fits in my case, 2 I’m hoping my 650w psu is enough

hopefully we’ll know the culprit soon

I’d grown attached to my r9 380x as well 😂

 

[Alexg2k15]

Ive just installed the new graphics card and everything works fine so obv the old one had died somehow

Thanks for helping me everyone

Have a great new year

 

[boju]

Think not dead, just not compatible maybe. Well, atleast you'll enjoy the upgrade 😉

You also have a great new year.