shortstuff_mt :
The troubleshooting checklist in my signature should help you narrow down what's causing the problem. Perform all the steps in the checklist and let us know how it goes.
I have a question. On the motherboard there are 4 spots for fans (2 CPU and 2 Chassis). I plugged in the two 200mm fans that came with the case to the Chassis fans; but, I also installed liquid cooling - which requires 3 spots, two for the fans and one for the cooler itself - and I had to use a splitter that came with the liquid cooling to hook up all 3 wires to the motherboard. I hooked up the cooler itself to CPU 2 and the two fans, using the splitter, to CPU 1. Would this cause any damage after turning it on? This is the first time I've dealt with liquid cooling, so I'm not positive! I even unhooked all the wires from the CPU fan spots and hooked up the stock cooler - but it still did not fix the problem.
Also, I performed your steps last night:
The CPU power is in the right spot, and connected properly.
I installed the standoffs.
The video card is seated fully.
All the power connectors are connected.
I tried booting with one stick of RAM - nothing. And yes, fully inserted.
I verified I was using the right RAM slots.
The CPU is installed correctly. There are no bent pins.
The CPU fan is plugged in (but with the problem I listed above - with the liquid cooling).
There are no loose screws or wires touching the mobo.
I mitigated ESD by always having a hand on the metal of the case.
I'm not positive on the system speaker though. The speaker should plug into the Front Panel 2 connectors, but I didn't find any connector cable coming from the header that said "speaker". Instead, I found a connector cable that fit onto the entire FP2 connectors perfectly. The connector cable end was labeled with weird numbers/letters (can't remember, at school right now). IF the speakers are hooked up, I'm getting no POST beeps - which would mean either a bad motherboard or processor for me, right?
I know the first Front Panel is connected properly - everything in that regard works great.
Yes, my PSU is turned on.
I'm pretty sure my CPU is supported by my BIOS. I never got any problems with PC partpicker, and it has told me before if the BIOS doesn't work with the processor.
I have not tried resetting the CMOS. But will that even make a difference in my case? I can do it Sunday when I get the chance.
I have a video card, and integrated graphics with the processor. I still need to take out the video card altogether to double check it isn't the GPU, that is bad.
I can go over all the cables and components again to make sure everything is in nice and firm. But I'm pretty sure they are.
I'll use the breadboarding technique on Sunday if I can't figure out the problem by then. I really think it is either the CPU or the Motherboard though - which just sucks! If it is those, do you think I could have gotten a faulty one from the manufacturer? Or is it most likely user-error?
Thanks,
Cashe
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