Yet another "my newly built PC doesn't boot up" thread

danyjr

danyjr

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System as follows:
So, this is not the first system I've ever built but the last one I built was around 5 years ago so I'm quite rusty and a noob when it comes to the new tech (M.2 SSD for example).

I think I've done everything right (the irony) but the system doesn't boot up and keeps restarting every 10 seconds. The fans (both the case and the H150i) seem to be working. The GPU's lights come on, the motherboard itself goes in full RGB mode and so does the USB keyboard. The monitor understands that there is an incoming signal (it lights up) but it doesn't show anything. I even removed one of the memory modules and the GPU completely (connected monitor to motherboard's HDMI out) and still no luck.

The motherboard has 3 ATX power connects:
  • 4 pin
  • 8 pin
  • 24 pin
I've only connected the 8 and 24 pin. Is that OK?

I could not install the M.2 in accordance with the motherboard's manual because a standoff was missing so I've removed it completely now, to no avail.

SSD and HDD power and SATA connectors are connected I can hear the HDD working.

What is the bare minimum a motherboard needs to have it booted? I basically wanna strip down the whole system to see what the problem is.

Thanks in advance
 
In addition to what I have said above, I'd ensure that you test the board/CPU with one stick of RAM outside of the case, just connect the PSU to the motherboard 24+8-pin is fine, and use on-board graphics. Reset the CMOS/BIOS using the jumper or switch on the board if you have not already.

If you then get it to boot in to the BIOS, go from there.
 
Journey said:
Have you checked the CPU is actually seated in the socket correctly, and there are no bent pins?
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This is how it looks like at the moment. I aligned the bottom left triangle with the socket etc. How does it look?

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Pins are in the socket of the board, shine a bright light directly on it, your phone led torch or similar, and look for bent pins.
 
Yep damaged pins, I would also think the mobo has an extra 4-pin for the CPU for a reason but I might only be needed when heavily overclock got.

Unfortunately damaged pins will be blamed on you so I doubt you'll be able to return from where you brought from :(
 
Did you inspect the socket thoroughly before putting in the CPU, and did you place it in the socket very gently, and put it in exactly parallel and not at an angle?
 
Journey said:
Did you inspect the socket thoroughly before putting in the CPU, and did you place it in the socket very gently, and put it in exactly parallel and not at an angle?
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I didn't inspect it as in my life I've never come across this issue. I did place it in the socket gently and exactly parallel. I'm not saying there is no chance I have damaged it but I used utmost care when installing the CPU.

Since I haven't completely given up...I'm going to try to boot the system outside the chassis. Would an anti-static bag underneath the mobo do?
 
danyjr said:
I've literally just bought this though...is this a common issue? :(
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If you honestly haven't dropped the CPU in the socket by accident (I have before) or stuck your fingers in there when moving the mobo around when building.

There's a very slim possibility depending on where you brought it from you could have been sent a customer return. Was the box definitely factory sealed with a sticker, although not all brands do this.

Most likely though is you have damaged it unknowingly.
 
Finners said:
If you honestly haven't dropped the CPU in the socket by accident (I have before) or stuck your fingers in there when moving the mobo around when building.

There's a very slim possibility depending on where you brought it from you could have been sent a customer return. Was the box definitely factory sealed with a sticker, although not all brands do this.

Most likely though is you have damaged it unknowingly.
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Unfortunately I've got this mobo from the US as it was/is not available in the UK yet. So there fly my chances for a possible return.

The box wasn't sealed at all btw, the anti-static bag that it came with only had a standard 'sellotape' like adhesive tape on it. I was quite surprised at this tbh but didn't give it much importance as I've never had an issue with a mobo all my life, especially with Gigabyte.

But back to my last question: I'm pretty sure some of the pins are not actually necessary for the system to boot at least, hence I want to at least try to see if it works outside the chassis: Would an anti-static bag underneath the mobo do?
 
Journey said:
Personally I'd spend the time straightening the pins first before even trying to turn it back on.
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+1 for this, one of those bent pins could end up putting too much power though an incorrect pad on the CPU. Not worth the risk imo.

I've never tried it but have read that a the eye of a needle is meant to be good for straightening pins, just cant stress enough that you have to be very gentle
 
Thanks for your advice guys. I'll get a 5X magnifying glass and use some syringe needles to try to resurrect the pins tomorrow. Will update this thread agains.
 
Shame about the pins. Wonder if Gigabyte would help with this? Obviously you can't return it to the retailer, but surely you can return it to the manufacturer. Good luck either way.

If you do try to run it out of the case, do not put the motherboard on the anti static bag.
 
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