b450 pro4 mobtherboard, something blew whilst building pc

[gassypigeon]

During the build, something on the motherboard blew as a result of a cable being inserted incorrectly (first build).

 

The system still turns on, but I cannot see my SATA SSD so that I can install windows, I cannot see an error with the settings for the SATA drive and the connection is solid.

 

I cannot see the SATA SSD on either the settings or on the options for where to install windows when I allow the system to try to install

 

I have noticed there is some charring next to the CPU (did not previously notice), it is on the other side of the capacitors that are toward the I/O ports. 

 

 I do not know what these components are, or if they are related to the issue of not seeing the SATA SSD.

 

Can anyone advise on what these components are and their function?

[Jurrunio]

just post the pictures here. Did you format the SSD though?

[minibois]

1 minute ago, gassypigeon said:

During the build, something on the motherboard blew as a result of a cable being inserted incorrectly (first build).

The system still turns on, but I cannot see my SATA SSD so that I can install windows, I cannot see an error with the settings for the SATA drive and the connection is solid.

I cannot see the SATA SSD on either the settings or on the options for where to install windows when I allow the system to try to install

 

I have noticed there is some charring next to the CPU (did not previously notice), it is on the other side of the capacitors that are toward the I/O ports. 

 I do not know what these components are, or if they are related to the issue of not seeing the SATA SSD.

Can anyone advise on what these components are and their function?

Do you have any M.2 SSD's installed?
If not, you probably blew up something that connected the CPU with the SATA controller on the board.

 

Try the other SATA ports, but it's likely at least some of the board might be toast.

Do you have a picture of the damages perhaps?

[gassypigeon]

Just now, minibois said:

Do you have any M.2 SSD's installed?
If not, you probably blew up something that connected the CPU with the SATA controller on the board.

 

Try the other SATA ports, but it's likely at least some of the board might be toast.

Do you have a picture of the damages perhaps?

I am using the SATA ports, it is not an M.2

[gassypigeon]

Just now, gassypigeon said:

I am using the SATA ports, it is not an M.2

I have tried several SATA ports

[gassypigeon]

2 minutes ago, Jurrunio said:

just post the pictures here. Did you format the SSD though?

I have not changed any setting, but I checked the mode and it was AHCI, which I believe is correct

[gassypigeon]

11 minutes ago, Jurrunio said:

just post the pictures here. Did you format the SSD though?

 

[BryanNitro]

its all a grid, so sata follows southbridge all leads to CPU SOOOOOOOOOOOOO check your CPU.

[gassypigeon]

Just now, BryanNitro said:

its all a grid, so sata follows southbridge all leads to CPU SOOOOOOOOOOOOO check your CPU.

By check, what do you mean?

 

I have physically looked at it and it's not charred or anything, and it's being read correctly when I look at it

[BryanNitro]

YES check to see if any are lose, and also check for bubbling but it kida looks like your motherboard could be defect its all wavy. based on light reflection.

[gassypigeon]

Just now, BryanNitro said:

YES

So CPU is okay?

[Jurrunio]

13 minutes ago, gassypigeon said:

 

the picture doesnt show anything wrong to me. It's normal that the inductors and heatsinks get slightly charred during the soldering process so that is fine

 

where did it spark?

 

[BryanNitro]

YES these things are SO tough

[BryanNitro]

remember motherboards are just layers of cardboard with wires and little stuff soldered to it and basicly the chips are the same thing just smaller and you can see.

[gassypigeon]

1 minute ago, Jurrunio said:

the picture doesnt show anything wrong to me. It's normal that the inductors and heatsinks get slightly charred during the soldering process so that is fine

 

where did it spark?

 

Somewhere in this area

[BryanNitro]

you going to need to replace the motherboard, you blew the VRM lowside by plugin the connector backwards, your CPU is fine but sorry the motherboard is burnt on trace level.

[gassypigeon]

1 minute ago, BryanNitro said:

you going to need to replace the motherboard, you blew the VRM lowside by plugin the connector backwards, your CPU is fine but sorry the motherboard is burnt on trace level.

That makes sense, thank you

[BryanNitro]

its all a pass threw start to finish.

[Jurrunio]

7 minutes ago, gassypigeon said:

Somewhere in this area

Nothing looks wrong for me.

 

Did you connect the SSD with 2 cables (1 for power, 1 for data)?

[gassypigeon]

9 minutes ago, Jurrunio said:

Nothing looks wrong for me.

 

Did you connect the SSD with 2 cables (1 for power, 1 for data)?

Thank you so much, I was an idiot and didn't input the power cable to the SSD

[gassypigeon]

11 minutes ago, Jurrunio said:

Nothing looks wrong for me.

 

Did you connect the SSD with 2 cables (1 for power, 1 for data)?

I am concerned a little about the charring, simply because something did put out smoke previously.

 

Is it possible that the voltage regulators are now faulty and even though it currently works, it could be a future issue?

[Jurrunio]

19 minutes ago, gassypigeon said:

I am concerned a little about the charring, simply because something did put out smoke previously.

 

Is it possible that the voltage regulators are now faulty and even though it currently works, it could be a future issue?

Take the heatsink off and see if the ICs underneath are damaged then. The silvery blocks are inductors and they cannot break with a short, after all they are just copper in rings inside iron powder.