Troubleshooting a No Post

Apr 5, 2018
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After going through the stickied troubleshooting post and trying most of the solutions, I still haven't been able to pinpoint my issue. I've ordered a speaker to plug into my motherboard so that I can hear beep codes (no front speaker on my case), but in the meantime, I was wondering if anyone might have an idea what the issue could be. Here are the specs:
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-AB350N-Gaming WIFI
CPU: Ryzen 1600x
GPU: MSI Geforce 1080 Aero
Cooling: EKWB A240G
RAM: 2x 8GB G.Skill Ripjaws V series DDR4 - 3200
SSD: 128 GB ADATA Premier Pro SP60
PSU: EVGA SuperNova 750W 80+ Gold Fully Modular
Case: Fractal Nano S

Upon turning the PC on, the fans start up, the case power button glows blue, I'm getting power to my keyboard, and there are LED's that light up under the motherboard, but I'm not getting a video signal. I've tried various combinations of 1 stick of RAM vs. 2, GPU plugged in vs. not, and have cleaned the slots on the motherboard. I've unplugged and replugged just about every power cable, tried resetting the CMOS, and have tried both HDMI and DisplayPort coming out of the motherboard and the graphics card, but I still haven't gotten it to post. Is there anything else that I should try before seeking professional help?
 
Solution
First the problem might be that Ryzen doesnt have intergrated graphics.

Second i would pull out whole components (except HDD) to breadboard (Motherboard with CPU on table, but not on carpet).

Now i would just try to power up with CPU only (yes with cooler of course) and see if the motherboard responds with beeping,
then i would add one stick of ram and GPU and see if it boots up (check PINS where you PLUG your GPU and care that is not sagging down, soo you don't break PCIE slot)
When you tried to start PC have you plugged 8PIN to CPU power or just 4 PIN?
if it still doesnt boot, i would check motherboard for bent pins , take a light and have a good look.

Well if you can borrow one stick of ram and try out becaues it might not be on...
First the problem might be that Ryzen doesnt have intergrated graphics.

Second i would pull out whole components (except HDD) to breadboard (Motherboard with CPU on table, but not on carpet).

Now i would just try to power up with CPU only (yes with cooler of course) and see if the motherboard responds with beeping,
then i would add one stick of ram and GPU and see if it boots up (check PINS where you PLUG your GPU and care that is not sagging down, soo you don't break PCIE slot)
When you tried to start PC have you plugged 8PIN to CPU power or just 4 PIN?
if it still doesnt boot, i would check motherboard for bent pins , take a light and have a good look.

Well if you can borrow one stick of ram and try out becaues it might not be on QVL list of supported ram (if you can , borrow it, if you cannot don't buy).
 
Solution
I've got the speaker now, I'm getting one short beep a bit after startup which according to my manual I believe means that there's no problems detected, but I still can't get a video signal. Does this imply a faulty motherboard or gpu?

Edit: I fixed the issue while fiddling around with the suggested fixes, and the fact that the ryzen doesn't have integrated graphics means that nothing was coming through the motherboard, which was where I was troubleshooting from. Upon plugging it into the monitor today from the graphics card, huzaah!