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First PC build troubleshooting

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Hi I just built my first PC and now it wont post.
My parts are:
AMD RYZEN 7 5700G
Asrock B550M-HDV
Gigabyte GP-P650G
2 Seagate BarraCuda 2TB
Crucial P310 SSD 1TB
Corsair VENGEANCELPX32GB (2X 16GB) DDR4

The fans are spinning the front panel power led lights up but I don't get any video output.

Do you have any troubleshooting tips?

I followed this guide, removed everything non-essential (hdds, ssd), removed one ram stick (also tried the other one), reseated the cpu, changed monitors and cables. Nothin helped what do I do now?

Do I just get a new motherboard/ram/etc.?

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Is the PC cycling on and off?

 

Recheck all the connections?

 

Any debug lights flashing and whatnot?

 

Gaming With a 4:3 CRT

System specs below

 

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X with a Noctua NH-U9S cooler 
Motherboard: Gigabyte B450 Aorus M (Because it was cheap)
RAM: 32GB (4 x 8GB) Corsair Vengance LPX 3200Mhz CL16
GPU: EVGA GTX 980 Ti SC Blower Card
HDD: 7200RPM TOSHIBA DT01ACA100 1TB, External HDD: 5400RPM 2TB WD My Passport
SSD: 1tb Samsung 970 evo m.2 nvme
PSU: Corsair CX650M
Displays: ViewSonic VA2012WB LCD 1680x1050p @ 75Hz
Gateway VX920 CRT: 1600x1200@75Hz, 1200x900@100Hz, 960x720@125Hz, 800x600@140Hz
Gateway VX900 CRT: 1600x1200@75Hz, 1200x900@100Hz, 960x720@120Hz (Can be pushed to 175Hz)
 
Keyboard: Thermaltake eSPORTS MEKA PRO with Cherry MX Red switches
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2 minutes ago, MadAnt250 said:

Is the PC cycling on and off?

No, stays on, fans spin

2 minutes ago, MadAnt250 said:

Recheck all the connections?

Did that no luck

3 minutes ago, MadAnt250 said:

Any debug lights flashing and whatnot?

 

Mobo has no leds/display, power led stays on

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Just now, LuckyProgrammer said:

No, stays on, fans spin

Did that no luck

Mobo has no leds/display, power led stays on

Try re-seating the CPU.

Check the monitor and cables too.

Gaming With a 4:3 CRT

System specs below

 

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X with a Noctua NH-U9S cooler 
Motherboard: Gigabyte B450 Aorus M (Because it was cheap)
RAM: 32GB (4 x 8GB) Corsair Vengance LPX 3200Mhz CL16
GPU: EVGA GTX 980 Ti SC Blower Card
HDD: 7200RPM TOSHIBA DT01ACA100 1TB, External HDD: 5400RPM 2TB WD My Passport
SSD: 1tb Samsung 970 evo m.2 nvme
PSU: Corsair CX650M
Displays: ViewSonic VA2012WB LCD 1680x1050p @ 75Hz
Gateway VX920 CRT: 1600x1200@75Hz, 1200x900@100Hz, 960x720@125Hz, 800x600@140Hz
Gateway VX900 CRT: 1600x1200@75Hz, 1200x900@100Hz, 960x720@120Hz (Can be pushed to 175Hz)
 
Keyboard: Thermaltake eSPORTS MEKA PRO with Cherry MX Red switches
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15 minutes ago, LuckyProgrammer said:

Monitor and cables work with my laptop, I also tried different cables and a TV.
After re-seating the CPU, it still won't post

Starting to seem like a defective CPU. See if you get your hands on another ryzen CPU with integrated graphics for testing.

If it still does not work, then it's probably a motherboard issue.

Gaming With a 4:3 CRT

System specs below

 

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X with a Noctua NH-U9S cooler 
Motherboard: Gigabyte B450 Aorus M (Because it was cheap)
RAM: 32GB (4 x 8GB) Corsair Vengance LPX 3200Mhz CL16
GPU: EVGA GTX 980 Ti SC Blower Card
HDD: 7200RPM TOSHIBA DT01ACA100 1TB, External HDD: 5400RPM 2TB WD My Passport
SSD: 1tb Samsung 970 evo m.2 nvme
PSU: Corsair CX650M
Displays: ViewSonic VA2012WB LCD 1680x1050p @ 75Hz
Gateway VX920 CRT: 1600x1200@75Hz, 1200x900@100Hz, 960x720@125Hz, 800x600@140Hz
Gateway VX900 CRT: 1600x1200@75Hz, 1200x900@100Hz, 960x720@120Hz (Can be pushed to 175Hz)
 
Keyboard: Thermaltake eSPORTS MEKA PRO with Cherry MX Red switches
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1 minute ago, leclod said:

Your cpu has an igpu, so try to connect the hdmi cable to the mobo.

If that doesn't work you can try that with the gpu disassembled.

Oh, I don't have a GPU as this pc is supposed to be a nextcloud/immich/homeassistant server

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is your mobo Bios uptodate ?

Edit : you can't change the bios and it should work by default.

Did you wait a a few minutes, shut off, start again (a few times) ?

 

Can you show us a good picture of your motherboard with stuff connected.

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56 minutes ago, LuckyProgrammer said:

The sticker on the mobo shows version P3.30 which should support the cpu.
The PSU is in the case in the picture

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Please connect an SSD, a screen, mouse, keyboard to that mobo on the mobo box.

(next time you can buy and connect a mobo speaker which gives some diagnostic)

Can you create a usb Windows installation key and try it ?

How can a psu fit in that box ?

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6 minutes ago, leclod said:

Please connect an SSD, a screen, mouse, keyboard to that mobo on the mobo box.

(next time you can buy and connect a mobo speaker which gives some diagnostic)

Can you create a usb Windows installation key and try it ?

I tried that, but I can't event get into the bios. I don't get any video output on startup
 

 

7 minutes ago, leclod said:

How can a psu fit in that box ?

😄 Not in that box, it's in the pc case (Asus Prime AP201 MicroATX Mini Tower Case) next to the motherboard

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22 minutes ago, LuckyProgrammer said:

I tried that, but I can't event get into the bios. I don't get any video output on startup

When a new system boots, first it checks Ram, this can take some time, if you had a speaker you could hear it.

Then it often doesn't display before you reboot. I've had to reboot in the past.  

Also it'd be interesting to try with a gpu.

(I believe your issue is a small thing)

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Does the motherboard come with diagnostic LED lights or speaker?

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Feel free: To ask any question, no matter what question it is, I will try to answer. I know a lot about PCs but not everything.

current PC:

Ryzen 5 5600 |16GB DDR4 3200Mhz | B450 | GTX 1080 ti [further details on my profile]

PC configs I used before:

  1. Pentium G4500 | 4GB/8GB DDR4 2133Mhz | H110 | GTX 1050
  2. Ryzen 3 1200 3,5Ghz / OC:4Ghz | 8GB DDR4 2133Mhz / 16GB 3200Mhz | B450 | GTX 1050
  3. Ryzen 3 1200 3,5Ghz | 16GB 3200Mhz | B450 | GTX 1080 ti
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16 minutes ago, leclod said:

When a new system boots, first it checks Ram, this can take some time, if you had a speaker you could hear it.

Then it often doesn't display before you reboot. I've had to reboot in the past.  

Also it'd be interesting to try with a gpu.

(I believe your issue is a small thing)

I have a 3-5v buzzer from an arduino lying around, would this work as a mobo speaker?

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19 minutes ago, LuckyProgrammer said:

nope

it should be in the bag with screws if you haven't tried looking there

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Feel free: To ask any question, no matter what question it is, I will try to answer. I know a lot about PCs but not everything.

current PC:

Ryzen 5 5600 |16GB DDR4 3200Mhz | B450 | GTX 1080 ti [further details on my profile]

PC configs I used before:

  1. Pentium G4500 | 4GB/8GB DDR4 2133Mhz | H110 | GTX 1050
  2. Ryzen 3 1200 3,5Ghz / OC:4Ghz | 8GB DDR4 2133Mhz / 16GB 3200Mhz | B450 | GTX 1050
  3. Ryzen 3 1200 3,5Ghz | 16GB 3200Mhz | B450 | GTX 1080 ti
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40 minutes ago, LuckyProgrammer said:

I have a 3-5v buzzer from an arduino lying around, would this work as a mobo speaker?

how does it look like ? 5V sounds good, I guess it depends on the connector (speaker is top half)

Capture d’écran (12).png

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38 minutes ago, leclod said:

Yes, looks good, can you connect it ? top half, +5V and speaker

WE HAVE PROGRESS!!
3 (i think long) beeps.

a quick google search gave me this:
 

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Asrock Beep Codes: 3 Long Beeps

ASRock beep codes are short, audible codes that indicate a problem with your computer’s hardware or BIOS. These codes are used to help diagnose and troubleshoot hardware issues.

One of the most common ASRock beep codes is three long beeps. This code indicates a problem with your computer’s memory. If you hear this beep code, checking your computer’s memory for errors is important. You can reinstall the memory properly.

Also, ensure only one PCIe module is installed in each slot to verify the memory with the problem.

after re-installing my m.2 ssd i got the same beep code

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14 minutes ago, LuckyProgrammer said:

WE HAVE PROGRESS!!

I found this, also memory. But does memory mean storage or Ram, I tend for Ram.

So I'd take them off and carefully reseat only one stick (try all slots) and boot again.

Also : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRNLRm_Zx0c&t=54sCapture d’écran (15).png

 

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