[SOLVED] Pc wont complete post

[Drotexx]

hey guys I could really use some help.
This is my first time building a pc and I can't get it to go through post. I have read through the boot problems checklist and done all of the steps. I currently have my system breadboard with just the cpu, cooler, 1 stick of ram, and psu.

When I turn on the pc on the ezdebug leds, the cpu light flashes white once then the dram has a longer white flash then cpu light flashes again and system restarts over and over.
At first I thought it was the psu so I ripped one out of an old system but still the same issue. Im stuck.
All the help would be appreciated

Mobo: msi gaming edge z390 ac
Cpu: i7 9700k
Cooler: corsair h115i platinum
Ram: corsir vengence lpx
Psu: corsair hx750

 

[Grobe]

Did you made any changes to the computer before noticing this problem? Did the compter suffer from other problems before it get this bad?

 

[Drotexx]

I noticed the problem upon first startup once I finished building. it doesn't have any other problems as far asi can tell but ive never been able to get it to boot so im not sure.

 

[Wolfshadw]

Are you able to tell what BIOS version is installed? The 9700K does not run on the default/initial BIOS.
MSI Z390 Gaming Edge AC - CPU Support List

-Wolf sends

 

[Drotexx]

i have never gotten the pc to actually start. so that would mean it is the default correct? or is there a way to tell from the box?

 

[Wolfshadw]

i have never gotten the pc to actually start. so that would mean it is the default correct? or is there a way to tell from the box?

There MIGHT be a sticker on the box with the BIOS version, but not everyone does that. Go through the CPU Support List to see if you can find a cheap CPU that is compatible with the initial BIOS version (A0). If you can get one cheap or borrow one from a friend, that would be best. Otherwise, you'll probably have to take the board to a local PC shop and have then update it; typically for a small-ish fee.

Note: The 9700K requires BIOS version A5.

-Wolf sends

 

[Drotexx]

ok sweet! im looking at the list of cpus is the bios version listed under stepping?

 

[Wolfshadw]

ok sweet! im looking at the list of cpus is the bios version listed under stepping?

No. Sorry. It's the Results column. Last on the right. A0 and A5 refer to the last two characters of the zip file.

-Wolf sends

 

[Drotexx]

I see that the release date for that update is 2019-04-01. Judging by my serial number mine is an 2020-04. Wouldn't it already have that update or would I still need to?

 

[Wolfshadw]

No way to tell until it actually gets past POST.

-Wolf sends

 

[Drotexx]

Very true. I bought a cheap celeron that was on the list and AO. It will arrive on Sunday so I will give you an update. Thanks for the help.