Build done but mobo won't POST

HydrasBreath ♜ · 1 Build done but mobo won't POST 2013-04-16, 21:15

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So I got everything together for my build but it doesn't want to post. I hit the power button and my led fans flash on for a split second but then everything is off again... Sounds like something is shorting the motherboard or something. The mobo power led is on so I know it's getting power.

What say you pc gurus? What did I fuck up? I'm going to take everything apart again and double check the connections.

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Ante · 2 Re: Build done but mobo won't POST 2013-04-16, 21:20

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you sure the RAM is seated properly? same thing happened to me on my first build and that's what it turned out to be. i was so afraid of snapping the motherboard i didn't push hard enough to seat the RAM all the way (hurhur).

Guest · 3 Re: Build done but mobo won't POST 2013-04-16, 21:44

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Generally most motherboards have some way of telling you what is wring. Mine has a little lcd display and shows error codes I can look up in the manual, but must just beep. Did you install the standoffs correctly?

HydrasBreath ♜ · 4 Re: Build done but mobo won't POST 2013-04-16, 22:07

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Well currently I took everything appart again... Checked the cpu socket to make sure there aren't any bent pins... Everything looks good there. I redid the mobo screws. The standoffs are built right into the case. I'm going to reseat the ram and rewire everything.

The case or the mobo didn't come with a speaker so I don't have anything to hook up to get error codes.

I'll try hooking everything up again. See how that goes.

HydrasBreath ♜ · 5 Re: Build done but mobo won't POST 2013-04-16, 23:25

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Second time rebuilding still nada... I'll probably give up for tonight.

HydrasBreath ♜ · 6 Re: Build done but mobo won't POST 2013-04-16, 23:34

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Really hope something isn't doa.

Chewy · 7 Re: Build done but mobo won't POST 2013-04-16, 23:47

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Yeah that would blow... I think you're gonna have to take it to a PC shop to get a diagnostic thingy-majig hooked up to it since it doesn't display error codes. Although I'd think that most mobos would have a LED display on them by now.

Frostbyrn · 8 Re: Build done but mobo won't POST 2013-04-16, 23:49

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Hang on im an IT professional

Have you tried turning it off and on again? Very Happy

Metalzoic · 9 Re: Build done but mobo won't POST 2013-04-17, 00:00

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That sucks man.
First, check to see if it is a PC because anything having to do with computers sucks and is lame.

If it is a gaming PC then check your nether region for a cock and/or balls. Most gaming PC's won't even turn on if you have those, so chop that shit off and put in a tampon. It'll probably fire right up. (an alternative method is to put on an MLP t-shirt).

Hope that helps.

...In all seriousness that does suck and I hope you get it sorted out.

Frostbyrn · 10 Re: Build done but mobo won't POST 2013-04-17, 00:06

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*Hi Fives Metal*

HydrasBreath ♜ · 11 Re: Build done but mobo won't POST 2013-04-17, 00:15

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Chewy wrote:Yeah that would blow... I think you're gonna have to take it to a PC shop to get a diagnostic thingy-majig hooked up to it since it doesn't display error codes. Although I'd think that most mobos would have a LED display on them by now.

it's an m-Itx board so not alot of room. There's a power LED and a DRAM LED and the TPU boost LED and that's it.

Error codes are beeps and my chassis didn't come with a speaker just front panel I/O.

HydrasBreath ♜ · 12 Re: Build done but mobo won't POST 2013-04-17, 00:16

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Frostbyrn wrote:Hang on im an IT professional

Have you tried turning it off and on again?

Metalzoic wrote:That sucks man.
First, check to see if it is a PC because anything having to do with computers sucks and is lame.

If it is a gaming PC then check your nether region for a cock and/or balls. Most gaming PC's won't even turn on if you have those, so chop that shit off and put in a tampon. It'll probably fire right up. (an alternative method is to put on an MLP t-shirt).

Hope that helps.

...In all seriousness that does suck and I hope you get it sorted out.

Of course! I'll get on those suggestions right away!

Frostbyrn · 13 Re: Build done but mobo won't POST 2013-04-17, 00:25

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Have you tried covertly comparing your Mobo to another mans at the urinal? Very Happy

JrTapia1991 · 14 Re: Build done but mobo won't POST 2013-04-17, 02:56

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damn,if everything is connected right sadly the motherboard is probably fried. It's what I was scared of when getting my pc and my bros

all there is to do pretty much is put the cpu in,ram in,then sata and power for dvd drive and hard drive,then hook 24 pin power to mobo,then cpu power pin,then obviously some fans

Guest · 15 Re: Build done but mobo won't POST 2013-04-17, 03:03

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Just looked through the motherboard manual and there should be two LED's on the motherboard. One telling you if the motherboard is getting power, and another that says the ram is okay.

HydrasBreath ♜ · 16 Re: Build done but mobo won't POST 2013-04-17, 07:10

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Tom wrote:Just looked through the motherboard manual and there should be two LED's on the motherboard. One telling you if the motherboard is getting power, and another that says the ram is okay.

Huh I thought the ram led only lit if there was an error... It's not lighting up when I try to post.

Guest · 17 Re: Build done but mobo won't POST 2013-04-17, 07:24

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HydrasBreath wrote:

Tom wrote:Just looked through the motherboard manual and there should be two LED's on the motherboard. One telling you if the motherboard is getting power, and another that says the ram is okay.

Huh I thought the ram led only lit if there was an error... It's not lighting up when I try to post.

Yeah I believe it comes on when there is an issue, not sure. I would honestly call the the manufacturer and start troubleshooting with them. They should be able to help you figure out if the motherboard is defective. Hopefully you get this sorted out quickly.

JrTapia1991 · 18 Re: Build done but mobo won't POST 2013-04-17, 10:31

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Guest · 19 Re: Build done but mobo won't POST 2013-04-17, 12:23

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Damn dude that sucks.

Sounds like a mobo issue to me

I had a huge problem with that

HydrasBreath ♜ · 20 Re: Build done but mobo won't POST 2013-04-17, 15:19

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Sym wrote:Damn dude that sucks.

Sounds like a mobo issue to me

I had a huge problem with that

Yeah I don't see what else could be wring maybe a faulty PSU or CPU but that seems Unlikely.

JrTapia1991 · 21 Re: Build done but mobo won't POST 2013-04-17, 16:00

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did you flip the power switch on the actual psu Razz

that's what I forgot to do on mine at first and my heart sank lol

HydrasBreath ♜ · 22 Re: Build done but mobo won't POST 2013-04-17, 16:20

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Haha yeah I did that... My fan leds will flash on for a split second but then everything shuts off again... I feel like something is shorting out somewhere.

Ron Swanson · 23 Re: Build done but mobo won't POST 2013-04-17, 16:27

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PC troubles sound awful >_>

HydrasBreath ♜ · 24 Re: Build done but mobo won't POST 2013-04-17, 16:58

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Hank Hill wrote:PC troubles sound awful >_>

Yeah this is no fun...knowing there's a sweet ass machine sitting upstairs that I can't use.

And if I have to send something back I'll be waiting for weeks.

HydrasBreath ♜ · 25 Re: Build done but mobo won't POST 2013-04-17, 21:08

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YES!!! IT LIVES!!! YESSSSSSS!

Frostbyrn · 26 Re: Build done but mobo won't POST 2013-04-17, 21:19

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So what was wring with it?

*Totally not procrastinating planning and budgeting this 84 PC network*

Guest · 27 Re: Build done but mobo won't POST 2013-04-17, 21:24

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What was the issue?

The Adli Corporation · 28 Re: Build done but mobo won't POST 2013-04-17, 22:10

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Sym wrote:What was the issue?

there was some clink in the stuffer expander, and the plug fell in some 'tizer.

someone better get that reference.

Metalzoic · 29 Re: Build done but mobo won't POST 2013-04-17, 22:53

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HydrasBreath wrote:YES!!! IT LIVES!!! YESSSSSSS!

I told you emasculating yourself would work. Did it hurt?

Frostbyrn · 30 Re: Build done but mobo won't POST 2013-04-17, 23:04

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The Adli Corporation wrote:

Sym wrote:What was the issue?

there was some clink in the stuffer expander, and the plug fell in some 'tizer.

someone better get that reference.

I doubt they get Black books on their scrubby American TV Very Happy

The Adli Corporation · 31 Re: Build done but mobo won't POST 2013-04-17, 23:05

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Frostbyrn wrote:I doubt they get Black books on their scrubby American TV

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Frostbyrn · 32 Re: Build done but mobo won't POST 2013-04-17, 23:07

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It was Black Books?

It was just a guess since that is like the only one that would use the word tizer

Well maybe IT crowd would

HydrasBreath ♜ · 33 Re: Build done but mobo won't POST 2013-04-18, 00:41

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One of the fans had a backwards labeled led power connector or something I had to plug it in backwards to work plugged the right way it was shorting out the whole system.

Kitsune · 34 Re: Build done but mobo won't POST 2013-04-18, 05:02

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JrTapia1991 wrote:

This made me chuckle. Very Happy

JrTapia1991 · 35 Re: Build done but mobo won't POST 2013-04-18, 06:00

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HydrasBreath wrote:One of the fans had a backwards labeled led power connector or something I had to plug it in backwards to work plugged the right way it was shorting out the whole system.

well that's good. You should enjoy it, the i7 should be very good because this i5 is very snappy Very Happy

especially with the ssd

>___> I passed out earlier so my pc was on sleep mode,the power blew out for like 10 seconds but I guess my good surge protector saved it, I thought it might of been fried

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