My New Build Wont Post!

[TutsTutorial]

So guys, heres the gist of it. Im an A+ certified PC technician with very little hands on experience. I've fixed many desktops in my time but have never actually built one from scratch. Finally decided to try my hands at a NAS for my home. I built it all up according to all the manuals and all PC safety standards. Heck i even wore an ESD strap the whole time despite being in Florida, where the humidity pretty much prevents any static from forming. Now this little A** wont post. The pc turns on and the fans spin. But when the PC powers on the monitor stays off, and then flashes the words (no signal) before going back to darkness. I've tried replacing the GPU, PSU, and even motherboard, but nothing seems to work. Heres the parts:

PSU: Corsair CX Series, CX600, 600 Watt (600W) Power Supply, 80+ Bronze Certified

Mobo: ASRock Micro ATX DDR3 2400 FM2 Motherboard FM2A58M-VG3+ R2.0

GPU:Gigabyte GeForce GT 710 1.0 1GB 64-Bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x 8 Low Profile Video Card GV-N710D3-1GL

CPU:  AMD Athlon X4 845 with AMD quiet cooler Quad-Core Socket FM2+ 65W AD845XACKASBX Desktop Processor

CPU Fan: Wraith Cooler

Case: Zalman T1 PLUS Micro ATX Mini Tower Computer Case Cases T1 PLUS Black

Thermal Paste:ARCTIC MX-4 Thermal Paste, Carbon Based High Performance Thermal Compound for All Coolers, Thermal Interface Material, 4 Grams

RAM: EDIT: SORRY WRONG STICK:  Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB 1600MHz DDR3 Non-ECC CL9 DIMM XMP (HX316C9SR/8)

Please help. I've tried everything i can think of. I really need this working by tonight.

 

[007agentHP]

the cpu is a FM2+ chip and FM2+ isnt backwards compatible with your FM2 motherboard

[TutsTutorial]

Just now, 007agentHP said:

the cpu is a FM2+ chip and FM2+ isnt backwards compatible with your FM2 motherboard

Check the link. In amazon under sockets it says FM2+

[waynedud3]

It sounds to me like a bad motherboard. I had the same issue recently with a EVGA X58 FTW3 board. Swapping motherboards fixed it instantly.

 

[waynedud3]

1 minute ago, 007agentHP said:

the cpu is a FM2+ chip and FM2+ isnt backwards compatible with your FM2 motherboard

The amazon listing for his motherboard says it is FM2+ Compatible, in the description.

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Just now, waynedud3 said:

It sounds to me like a bad motherboard. I had the same issue recently with a EVGA X58 FTW3 board. Swapping motherboards fixed it instantly.

 

Tried replacing mobo already. No go.-

[pyrojoe34]

Pics? are your cables all done correctly?

[waynedud3]

Just now, TutsTutorial said:

Tried replacing mobo already. No go.-

Is there any parts you have not tried swapping? Also I would recommend a static reset. (Unplug all devices from the PC, and hold down the power button for 30 seconds, then plug ONLY in the power cable and try a boot up. Also be sure the front panel connecters are plugged in properly.

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Just now, pyrojoe34 said:

Pics? are your cables all done correctly?

yep. I would get pics. Just dont judge me for cable management. Its a no window case so i kinda slacked off.

[waynedud3]

Have you tried stripping it down to the most basic configuration? Also have you tried a different, but compatible CPU?

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Just now, waynedud3 said:

Is there any parts you have not tried swapping? Also I would recommend a static reset. (Unplug all devices from the PC, and hold down the power button for 30 seconds, then plug ONLY in the power cable and try a boot up. Also be sure the front panel connecters are plugged in properly.

yes. Ram and cpu. But both are working. 99.9% sure.

[pyrojoe34]

Have you tried a different monitor/cable?

[waynedud3]

Just now, pyrojoe34 said:

Have you tried a different monitor?

Or even a different display connector? Maybe the one you are using is dead...

 

[Energycore]

RAM: Kingston HyperX FURY Black 8GB 2133MHz DDR4 Non-ECC CL14 DIMM Desktop Memory (HX421C14FB/8)

 

You're tyring to boot a platform that only supports DDR3 with a DDR4 stick?

[Clanscorpia]

Try unplugging extra peripherals

[pyrojoe34]

1 minute ago, Energycore said:

RAM: Kingston HyperX FURY Black 8GB 2133MHz DDR4 Non-ECC CL14 DIMM Desktop Memory (HX421C14FB/8)

 

You're tyring to boot a platform that only supports DDR3 with a DDR4 stick?

Haha, wow... how did I miss that. I think that's his problem.

 

Edit: But that wouldn't even fit into the slot so how would that be possible?

[waynedud3]

Just now, pyrojoe34 said:

Haha, wow... how did I miss that. I think that's his problem.

I legit said this out loud "Wait, WTF?"

[Energycore]

The thing I don't get is this: DDR4 isn't even physically compatible, the notch is on a different position. So WTF?

[TutsTutorial]

18 minutes ago, TutsTutorial said:

So guys, heres the gist of it. Im an A+ certified PC technician with very little hands on experience. I've fixed many desktops in my time but have never actually built one from scratch. Finally decided to try my hands at a NAS for my home. I built it all up according to all the manuals and all PC safety standards. Heck i even wore an ESD strap the whole time despite being in Florida, where the humidity pretty much prevents any static from forming. Now this little A** wont post. The pc turns on and the fans spin. But when the PC powers on the monitor stays off, and then flashes the words (no signal) before going back to darkness. I've tried replacing the GPU, PSU, and even motherboard, but nothing seems to work. Heres the parts:

PSU: Corsair CX Series, CX600, 600 Watt (600W) Power Supply, 80+ Bronze Certified

Mobo: ASRock Micro ATX DDR3 2400 FM2 Motherboard FM2A58M-VG3+ R2.0

GPU:Gigabyte GeForce GT 710 1.0 1GB 64-Bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x 8 Low Profile Video Card GV-N710D3-1GL

CPU:  AMD Athlon X4 845 with AMD quiet cooler Quad-Core Socket FM2+ 65W AD845XACKASBX Desktop Processor

CPU Fan: Wraith Cooler

Case: Zalman T1 PLUS Micro ATX Mini Tower Computer Case Cases T1 PLUS Black

Thermal Paste:ARCTIC MX-4 Thermal Paste, Carbon Based High Performance Thermal Compound for All Coolers, Thermal Interface Material, 4 Grams

RAM: Kingston HyperX FURY Black 8GB 2133MHz DDR4 Non-ECC CL14 DIMM Desktop Memory (HX421C14FB/8)

Please help. I've tried everything i can think of. I really need this working by tonight.

 

 

[waynedud3]

Just now, Energycore said:

The thing I don't get is this: DDR4 isn't even physically compatible, the notch is on a different position. So WTF?

Maybe it was THOUGHT to be put in all the way, but actually was put in slightly and mistaken from a top down view?

[TutsTutorial]

8 minutes ago, Energycore said:

RAM: Kingston HyperX FURY Black 8GB 2133MHz DDR4 Non-ECC CL14 DIMM Desktop Memory (HX421C14FB/8)

 

You're tyring to boot a platform that only supports DDR3 with a DDR4 stick?

Sorry i put the wrong stick in the parts list. That stick was from another pc im upgrading.

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Just now, waynedud3 said:

Maybe it was THOUGHT to be put in all the way, but actually was put in slightly and mistaken from a top down view?

Wrong ram name sorry bout that

[Energycore]

1 minute ago, TutsTutorial said:

Sorry i put the wrong stick in the parts list. That stick was from another pc im upgrading.

Ok cool. I have a guide for POST problems in my signature, check it out!

[waynedud3]

Just now, TutsTutorial said:

Wrong ram name sorry bout that

Then what RAM are you using? Also, could you try unplugging the 2.5" drive directly below the GPU from the PSU + Motherboard? It looks like it could be shorting out.

[TutsTutorial]

Just now, waynedud3 said:

Then what RAM are you using? Also, could you try unplugging the 2.5" drive directly below the GPU from the PSU + Motherboard? It looks like it could be shorting out.

I edited the post with the correct ram. Trying that now.