Question VGA Light on when I boot up Computer

[jackman9061]

I recently started a PC build, and after I got my RAM I decided to see if all the components were working and I could enter the BIOS setup menu.


Here's my component list, I haven't installed a GPU, storage device or installed Windows 10 yet:

Case: Fractal Design - Define Nano S

MOBO: Asus X470-I Gaming (I removed the RGB M.2 Heatsink on the motherboard)

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X

CPU Cooler: Stock Cooler that comes with CPU (changing it out later)

RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 2666 MHz (CMK16GX4M2A2666C16)

PSU: Corsair RM550x (2018)






I booted it up and everything was running fine, I could hear the CPU cooler and case fans running. But then nothing pops up on the display, I decided to open the case to see what LED light was on in it to troubleshoot the problem. A white LED stayed on which according to my Asus motherboard manual, that means that there's a problem with the VGA.

So I unplugged my HDMI cable, replugged it in, and nothing changed (I've used this HDMI cable with my PS4, so I know it isn't the cable's fault). I then proceeded to reset the CMOS pins with a screwdriver. I booted it up, and again nothing happened.

So I'm asking how do I fix this error, and get my PC to start? Do I need to get a GPU to plug the HDMI cord into instead of plugging it directly to the Motherboard?

 

[DSzymborski]

Yeah, the problem with your video graphics adapter is that you don't have one. There's no integrated GPU on the motherboard; the display ports on the motherboard will only ever work with an APU such as a 2400G.

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

Yes, you need to install a GPU as currently your build does not have one. Some Ryzen's have a graphics chip but not yours.