pc won't start

CPU INT more or less means that it hasnt recognised the cpu, and from other posts I've read seems a common problem.

and they seem to say the way to fix this is to keep clearing CMOS and powering up PC untill it boots. or leave pc unplugged, all cables disconnected and with the CMOS battery out overnight.
 
cheers grouse, i'll give that a shot tonight then and see if that sorts out the issue.

i've had a similar problem with this mobo before, but all i did was unplug everything, then take my time plugging all back in again, and hey presto, it worked.

sadly this hasn't happened this time... i think once (if) i get it working, i'm going to update the bios and hopefully this'll stop this issue happening again

thanks all for your input, but if anyone has any other suggestions just incase this is still borked tomorrow, please feel free to add a comment :)
 
grouse, the CPU INT comes up even before i try and turn the thing on, so i have a feeling its not down to it not knowing what cpu it is (i've just stuck my e8400 in to see if it was maybe the cpu thats damaged) and no change whatsoever.

i've read through the asus website and it has bugger all on this... i'm pretty annoyed as this board isn't under warranty (fully watercooled)...
 
another update; just got a diddy speaker plugged into the mobo, no sound at all... tried it connected both ways; when i press the power switch there is nothing. power is obviously getting to the mobo, just it won't power up

i think its dead in all honesty, but i don't understand why/how?! i was careful in terms of static etc, i've had no leaks on this board; literally pulled it out the case, attached a few hoses, put it back in the case, wired it up and nothing.....
 
Could be a shot circuit or part of the MB is earthing itself on the case. Try building the computer in a card board box with the absolute minimum number of components 1 stick of ram etc. I usually use the box the motherboard comes in.
 
no beeps is usually the graphics card, remove the card and give it another go with one stick of ram

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1.)Disconnect the power cord from the PSU and clear the CMOS leaving the battery out and jumper moved for ten minutes (600 seconds). Now try booting with no memory, but with video card installed--- you should get 'no memory detected' beep code, no beeps at all here means the video card may be faulty

2.) try booting with no video, but with a single stick of memory installed in slot B1 (you can try all slots if no beeps, consult your manual for slot options)---you should get 'no VGA detected' beep code, no beeps at all here means that the memory may be faulty or it may have a conflict with the board---try the other memory sticks now to see if any of them produce beeps

3.) try booting with both the single stick of memory and the video card installed-- you should get a single beep indicating a good POST---if so, go into BIOS and set the memory speed, timings, and voltage manually to manufacturer's specs

If you get no beeps during 2 & 3 then I would suspect the memory. If no beeps at all then try booting the board from a tabletop, lying the board on cardboard to protect it---this will test for shorts to the case---repeat the above scenarios. If no beeps or display at all ever then I suspect hardware compatibility

PS. I won't take the credit for the above info.... got this from the asus website a while ago when I had a similar problem
 
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RavenLunatic said:
Could be a shot circuit or part of the MB is earthing itself on the case. Try building the computer in a card board box with the absolute minimum number of components 1 stick of ram etc. I usually use the box the motherboard comes in.
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i've had the mobo etc out of the case this evening, even with it completely not in contact with anything, with no ram, no gpu etc, just cpu, it does absolutely nothing...

flying grouse said:
no beeps is usually the graphics card, remove the card and give it another go with one stick of ram

Edit:
1.)Disconnect the power cord from the PSU and clear the CMOS leaving the battery out and jumper moved for ten minutes (600 seconds). Now try booting with no memory, but with video card installed--- you should get 'no memory detected' beep code, no beeps at all here means the video card may be faulty

2.) try booting with no video, but with a single stick of memory installed in slot B1 (you can try all slots if no beeps, consult your manual for slot options)---you should get 'no VGA detected' beep code, no beeps at all here means that the memory may be faulty or it may have a conflict with the board---try the other memory sticks now to see if any of them produce beeps

3.) try booting with both the single stick of memory and the video card installed-- you should get a single beep indicating a good POST---if so, go into BIOS and set the memory speed, timings, and voltage manually to manufacturer's specs

If you get no beeps during 2 & 3 then I would suspect the memory. If no beeps at all then try booting the board from a tabletop, lying the board on cardboard to protect it---this will test for shorts to the case---repeat the above scenarios. If no beeps or display at all ever then I suspect hardware compatibility

PS. I won't take the credit for the above info.... got this from the asus website a while ago when I had a similar problem
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i found this on the asus website this evening as well; gave it a try but still no go.... methinks, as i've spent so much bloody money on this system, i'm gonna ditch it after xmas and get an i7...

one of my friends has an i7 and has had 0 problems, he's had his i7 longer than i've had this build too. not saying i may not get problems (i tend to push things a lot harder than him) but i really am fed up with this rig - it's been nothing but trouble!

thank you for all your help guys, i think it's a dead ender tbh... :( i has a sad
 
sounds like you have fired the mobo. to checks for this:

1. Did you earth yourself before working in the case (and during when possible)?

2. Is the computer in a humid area or a dusty area?

i think you have most likely done oe of these. However, check the heads of the capacitors - the cylindrical bits. These are always the first to go on my mobo and will render it useless.

hope this helps
 
yup, i've been wearing an anti-static band, clipped onto the chassis.

the computer has been sat in my room, but i did the upgrade in my kitchen; i had the window open and no one was cooking/boiling the kettle etc, so i don't consider it a humid/damp room really, as for dust no more than normal...

this is why its so strange; nothing was done without due care and attention, and i was extremely careful... the only thing i can think of is maybe one of the rubber strips that goes under the mosfet blocks has shifted, making contact with the metal of the water block and a few lines leading into the mosfets... but for that to happen the blocks would either need to be loose or taken off, yet they stayed in place the entire time...
 
try to eliminate out each part of the computer. strip it down to its basics for a start. Then try a different mains socket (you never know). if not a spare PSU maybe. Sometimes reconnecting each cable can also solve the issue. Also, if you can get someone else to take a look to see if theres something they can see that isn't right. Two eyes are better than one - they might spot something you overlooked. also clear the CMOS as i have had some mobo's do strange things solved by a CMOS clear. Check if yur PSU has protection curcuits as well, you may need to reset it if this is the case.
 
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