Question Why can't I Jump Start my MOBO?

[qxcix]

Hey y'all, you can call me Q

I have a quick question, what are some particular reasons a MOBO won't jump start even if there is power being routed through it?

For some context, I have a new MOBO, PSU and Case. Was in the process of transferring everything over and I turned on the MOBO to see that it does have power running through it (hence the RGB lights fluctuating like it does on this particular model). I cannot, however, jump start the MOBO no matter what. (tried using screw driver and paper clip). The only thing that seems to react is when I reset the CMOS and the lights turn off for a brief second.

To specify, this MOBO has Q-led which is extremely helpful in the boot process but the MOBO is in a "sleeping" state so I cannot get to the boot sequence at all.

Any advice on how to navigate this situation?

Here are my specs:

CPU - Ryzen 7 3700X
Cooler - NZXT Kraken Z63
MOBO - ASUS TUF Gaming X570-Plus Wi-Fi
RAM - G. Skill Trident Z RGB 2 x 16GB
Storage - Samsung 860 EVO (500 GB) and Samsung 970 EVO Plus (2TB) SSD
Graphics - 2070 Super Founders Edition
Case Fans - NZXT Aer 2 RGB Fans (x4)
Fan Controller - NZXT RGB & Fan Controller

 

[Aeacus]

Here are my specs:

CPU - Ryzen 7 3700X
Cooler - NZXT Kraken Z63
MOBO - ASUS TUF Gaming X570-Plus Wi-Fi
RAM - G. Skill Trident Z RGB 2 x 16GB
Storage - Samsung 860 EVO (500 GB) and Samsung 970 EVO Plus (2TB) SSD
Graphics - 2070 Super Founders Edition
Case Fans - NZXT Aer 2 RGB Fans (x4)
Fan Controller - NZXT RGB & Fan Controller

Your specs list is missing the most important component in the PC - PSU.

So, PSU make and model (or part number) is? Also, how old the PSU is, and was the PSU bought new or used/refurbished?

 

[USAFRet]

Your specs list is missing the most important component in the PC - PSU.

So, PSU make and model (or part number) is? Also, how old the PSU is, and was the PSU bought new or used/refurbished?

And especially...
"I have a new ... PSU.... "

New?

Details, please.

 

[qxcix]

Your specs list is missing the most important component in the PC - PSU.

So, PSU make and model (or part number) is? Also, how old the PSU is, and was the PSU bought new or used/refurbished?

silly me, yes I have a PSU (Corsair RMX 850 - 850w), PSU is brand new

 

[Aeacus]

Was in the process of transferring everything over and I turned on the MOBO to see that it does have power running through it (hence the RGB lights fluctuating like it does on this particular model).

At which point you powered on the MoBo, to "test" it?

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As of what might have happened, something died within your PC. One of the following, or all of them, are dead: CPU, MoBo, RAM, GPU, PSU.
My main 2 suspects would be MoBo and PSU. And while RMx is good quality, there can be lemons, even among the best.

Here, you need 2nd, compatible PC, where to test those components out individually, to find which ones died. Or haul your PC to PC repair shop and let them do it.

 

[Lev1n]

Did you plug the 8 pin cpu cable which comes from psu? If you did check the psu if its modular probably you plug to wrong slot.

 

[geofelt]

A motherboard will not usually start unless there is a cpu cooler operating.
This is tested by seeing that the fan connected to the cpu fan header is turning at least 500 rpm.