Stuck in "Power save mode"

[BrokenSmile]

So I've just finished building my brand new rig and ran into a problem. When I connect the monitor to the gpu's display port the monitor goes into power save mode and refuses to boot. All the components in the pc are working properly as far as I can see. My keyboard reacts and lights up, the cpu and case fans all run, the gpu lights up and the hdd vibrates a little and gets warmer over time. I use a dell U2515H monitor. I have tried to connect the monitor using a HDMI cable but to no avail. I've also tried other methods read online from other forums such as removing as much as you can leaving only what is necessary to boot, reinstalling the gpu, etc. I know this is not the monitor's problem as it connects to my laptop through HDMI just fine. Every single component of the pc is completely brand new. I also don't think I've fried anything as I constantly remember to ground myself. Any suggestions or help is appreciated, thanks! 

[2DayUDie]

Try using a DVI cable. See if that works 

[johnno124]

have you tried the onboard graphics?

also what are your components

 

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2 minutes ago, WestGamer said:

Try using a DVI cable. See if that works 

I don't have a DVI cable right now so I won't be able to try that  Thanks for the help anyways.

[2DayUDie]

Make sure to check to see if your cable is plugged in all the way.

[2DayUDie]

And may i know your specs?

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1 minute ago, WestGamer said:

And may i know your specs?

 

4 minutes ago, johnno124 said:

have you tried the onboard graphics?

also what are your components

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/cvYGGf

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2 minutes ago, WestGamer said:

Make sure to check to see if your cable is plugged in all the way.

The monitor accepts that the cable is plugged in and goes to power save mode right after that. If I unplug the cable it will say "No mini display port detected"

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6 minutes ago, johnno124 said:

have you tried the onboard graphics?

also what are your components

 

I tried connecting hdmi to the io shield. It doesn't work

[johnno124]

has it worked prior to this issue. if so try reseating the ram or clear CMOS

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Just now, johnno124 said:

has it worked prior to this issue. if so try reseating the ram or clear CMOS

This is my first time running the pc since I just finished building it. I tried removing a stick of RAM but that also doesn't work.

[johnno124]

try different slots, try reseating the CPU and make sure the cpu fan is plugged into the correct slot.

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2 minutes ago, johnno124 said:

try different slots, try reseating the CPU and make sure the cpu fan is plugged into the correct slot.

Well the fans are connected to the right slot so I'll try to reseat the cpu now. Will update in a bit

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18 minutes ago, johnno124 said:

try different slots, try reseating the CPU and make sure the cpu fan is plugged into the correct slot.

I've removed the cooler, reseated the cpu but got no results. I've discovered something though, that is one, removing the cooler without removing the motherboard is a pain in the bum and that the monitor goes into power save mode even when the computer is not turned on (sorry if this was supposed to be obvious).

[johnno124]

its normal for a monitor to be in powersave when no input signal is detected but shoud there be no cable then it will say there is no input cable connected, however if it is not the CPU then it might be the GPU, Try taking it out and pluging in the monitor to the motherboard hdmi port.

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10 minutes ago, johnno124 said:

its normal for a monitor to be in powersave when no input signal is detected but shoud there be no cable then it will say there is no input cable connected, however if it is not the CPU then it might be the GPU, Try taking it out and pluging in the monitor to the motherboard hdmi port.

I removed the gpu and plugged the monitor into the motherboard hdmi port. No results

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10 minutes ago, johnno124 said:

its normal for a monitor to be in powersave when no input signal is detected but shoud there be no cable then it will say there is no input cable connected, however if it is not the CPU then it might be the GPU, Try taking it out and pluging in the monitor to the motherboard hdmi port.

I removed the gpu and plugged the monitor into the motherboard hdmi port. No results

[johnno124]

i cant think of anything else, sorry.

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Just now, johnno124 said:

i cant think of anything else, sorry.

It's okay thanks for the help, I'll try to contact dell support now I guess.