Motherboard or CPU dead?

[z3r0r0]

Specs:

CPU: Ryzen 5 2600X

Mobo: X470 AORUS GAMING 5 WIFI

RAM: Trident Z RGB GTZR 3200Mhz - 8GBx2

CPU Cooler: Auraflow 120

PSU: Seasonic focus+ gold 650fx

GPU: ROG STRIX-GTX1060-O6G-GAMING

 

 

Hello, I'm new in the forums.

 

I'm seeking advice whether if the Mobo or CPU is dead?

 

The problem is whenever I boot up the desktop, It will boot up and the screen remains black(NO POST). I tried all the solutions and my Mobo has an indicator on the lower right where the CPU led is Red meaning CPU failed or not detected. The only thing that I didn't tried is having extra parts to isolate the problem.

 

Before the problem happened, I updated my Bios to its latest firmware. After a while, it is still running perfectly with no errors. Then sometime later, my problem arrived.

 

Yes I OC my CPU via Ryzen Master but I'm not using the machine under heavy load and I only use it during the weekends. I just stress test it like 4-5 times since I built it and it was running fine with no errors.

 

Thanks in advance for the answers.

[SidM]

How about taking out the cpu and checking for bent pins on the mobo? I know I may sound a little stupid as you didn't mess with the CPU in any way but whats the harm in checking

[z3r0r0]

Just now, SidM said:

How about taking out the cpu and checking for bent pins on the mobo? I know I may sound a little stupid as you didn't mess with the CPU in any way but whats the harm in checking

I forgot to tell that I also reseated the CPU and I spent 30 mins on checking every row/column to see if there were bent pins. I also tried using a credit card to see if there were any bent pins but no bent pins... I also properly ground myself.

[SidM]

ok, i was gonna say that something might have shorted out, but then you were grounded.....

is there any hardware store near you? or some friend who also has a ryzen build? I would recommend putting the CPU in another mobo and then trying for a post on that system. You could also insert some other CPU into your current mobo and try for a post. This will most likely isolate the error and will let you know what is fault-the CPU or mobo.

[SidM]

before that try clearing the cmos and flasing the latest bios from the manufacturers website again.

[z3r0r0]

2 minutes ago, SidM said:

ok, i was gonna say that something might have shorted out, but then you were grounded.....

is there any hardware store near you? or some friend who also has a ryzen build? I would recommend putting the CPU in another mobo and then trying for a post on that system. You could also insert some other CPU into your current mobo and try for a post. This will most likely isolate the error and will let you know what is fault-the CPU or mobo. 

 

1 minute ago, SidM said:

before that try clearing the cmos and flasing the latest bios from the manufacturers website again. 

 

Cannot reflash the bios on my current situation but will take note of that. I will try borrowing from a friend and will post the results here. thanks for the help. 

[SidM]

k best of luck. Just as a side note, im pretty sure ryzen mobos can flash without cpu or ram.

[thedangerine]

Have you cleared the cmos

[z3r0r0]

10 hours ago, AdvancedMicroDisapointment said:

Have you cleared the cmos 

Yes. cleared it many times.

[thedangerine]

15 hours ago, SidM said:

k best of luck. Just as a side note, im pretty sure ryzen mobos can flash without cpu or ram.

They can't that's why you need a first gen chip to get a 300 series board a bios that will work with 2nd gen

[SidM]

8 minutes ago, AdvancedMicroDisapointment said:

They can't that's why you need a first gen chip to get a 300 series board a bios that will work with 2nd gen

k thks, good to know

[z3r0r0]

Hello guys.

The issue was resolved by replacing the CPU. Maybe my overclock settings were not correct due to the limited VRM options for the motherboard I have...  Might as well limit my OC settings or not OC at all and read more about overclocking my board. Thanks for the help guys.