I purchased a used budget 'starter' PC for my friend's son. Classified as working, with Windows 10 already installed. It is compatible with my extra/leftover parts from a past build should he enjoy the hobby.
SPECS-
Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 R2 rev 1.0
AMD FX 4100-stock cooler
RAM- Came with 3 x 2 GB sticks. 1x G Skill 1600, 2x (unknown brand) 1333
PSU-Thermaltake 500w
GPU- GTX 285
After a brief check, plugged in and tried to boot up the system. The CPU fan, GPU fan, and HDD's all turn on.
1.) I was unable (and still am unable) to get display working after trying both DVI connections from the GPU. I also tried the HDMI, DVI, and VGA display through the MOBO with no success. No POST beeps, system stays on until manually powered off.
2.)The only scenario when beeps achieved- All RAM removed. Only 8-pin CPU + CPU fan + 24-pin. 11 Long Beeps. Read this may be CMOS error or No RAM. Replaced CMOS battery. Now I can't get ANY beeps.
I have read through all the threads/stickies that are suggested, and tried it all- The only two things that I haven't tried swapping are the Motherboard and the CPU.
-One stick of RAM , tried in every slot. Repeated with several different sticks.
-Disconnected the PSU, substituted my working EVGA 600w Bronze 80+%
-Same for GPU- GTX 770
Any suggestions? If I can't get any POST beeps/codes, and I can't even get the display working to get to the BIOS...I would think it is the Mobo? If I can't progress beyond this point I'll likely return to seller.
THANKS!
SPECS-
Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 R2 rev 1.0
AMD FX 4100-stock cooler
RAM- Came with 3 x 2 GB sticks. 1x G Skill 1600, 2x (unknown brand) 1333
PSU-Thermaltake 500w
GPU- GTX 285
After a brief check, plugged in and tried to boot up the system. The CPU fan, GPU fan, and HDD's all turn on.
1.) I was unable (and still am unable) to get display working after trying both DVI connections from the GPU. I also tried the HDMI, DVI, and VGA display through the MOBO with no success. No POST beeps, system stays on until manually powered off.
2.)The only scenario when beeps achieved- All RAM removed. Only 8-pin CPU + CPU fan + 24-pin. 11 Long Beeps. Read this may be CMOS error or No RAM. Replaced CMOS battery. Now I can't get ANY beeps.
I have read through all the threads/stickies that are suggested, and tried it all- The only two things that I haven't tried swapping are the Motherboard and the CPU.
-One stick of RAM , tried in every slot. Repeated with several different sticks.
-Disconnected the PSU, substituted my working EVGA 600w Bronze 80+%
-Same for GPU- GTX 770
Any suggestions? If I can't get any POST beeps/codes, and I can't even get the display working to get to the BIOS...I would think it is the Mobo? If I can't progress beyond this point I'll likely return to seller.
THANKS!
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