First time computer setup no video output/POST message

Bobby Kordula · Jul 3, 2013

Not sure where to put this so I am putting this under Graphics and displays
Anyway here our my specs:
Motherboard: ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0
CPU: Athlon II X4 640
RAM: Corsair 4GB DDR3 (2 chips)
GPU: Radeon HD 6870 (used but seller on Amazon claims it was never used and only opened to check contents
HDD: 1 TB 7200RPM 64MB cache
PSU: Came with this case => http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00CHK70VS/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
So the final parts for my computer arrived today. The GPU, dvd drive and HDD. I had setup the RAM and CPU with fan and connected it to case powered up fine (I think) weeks ago never checked for POST messages at that point.
So anyway after setup I get no video output through VGA port or HDMI port and no POST the fans are spinning on everything and dvd drive works and HDD sounds like it is working (I know it isn't a good indicator of whether something is broke or not, also when plugging in keyboard caps lock light, etc work does it mean anything??)I have tried all day to get it sorted nothing has worked as of yet.
I have reset CMOS, taken RAM out tried individually no POST, have plugged in GPU into both ports still nothing. Have yet to test individual parts trying to convince people to let me use their computers. All connections have been double and triple checked and I made sure I minimised the risk of static damage by grounding myself. Can anybody help me at all?

dextermat · Jul 3, 2013

Hi,

First thing I would do is try to post without any memory installed.

If you got a pc speaker, you would hear beeps: this means psu/mobo and cpu are fine.

If you could test with another gpu (could be pci) to know if it is faulty or not.

Bobby Kordula · Jul 3, 2013

No post message when RAM is removed
Also I am trying to convince friends to let me test the components on other systems or test cards on my system, etc

sourodip · Jul 3, 2013

you mean no beeps(no post) when ram is removed, right? cleared the cmos? have u plugged in the cpu connector properly? have u plugged in your pci-e connectors to the gpu from ur psu? got display from ur mobo's integrated graphics(iGPU)?

Bobby Kordula · Jul 3, 2013

sourodip :

Yes, yes, I think so I have doubled check, yes and it has no integrated graphics

sourodip · Jul 4, 2013

oh yeah i have completely forgotten that the 970 boards has no iGPU. However, go through this link and check :
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261145-31-perform-steps-posting-post-boot-video-problems

Bobby Kordula · Jul 4, 2013

sourodip :

Thanks but I have gone through that guide like a million times.
Not trying to be rude just a little annoyed that it took me a while to get this point of getting all the parts and been up all night trying to fix
But anyway after a lot of searching and responses from other forums (unless when I eventually test the components I find out different) it is more than likely the MOBO thanks everyone for the help

sourodip · Jul 4, 2013

yeah i suspected that earlier but still i wanted to be sure that u haven't done any mistakes.
u are welcome by the way

Bobby Kordula · Jul 4, 2013

Here's a couple images of the wiring people on Reddit were asking for it so I thought I would share it here as well see it is helpful. Also I am ordering a molex adapter see if that solves the problem hoping to get this up and running for the steam sales
EDIT: FORGOT THE LINK http://imgur.com/81lTZap,yW3RWv6,HJ6k7wL

sourodip · Jul 4, 2013

well did u plug in the pcie power connector? And did u mean molex adapter for gpu?

Bobby Kordula · Jul 4, 2013

sourodip :

I have plugged in pci power cable and I am getting the molex adapter for GPU hoping it arrives tomorrow or day after tomorrow

sourodip · Jul 5, 2013

well, if u have plugged in the pci-e power connector of the psu to the gpu, then why are getting another molex adapter?
have u tried getting display from ur gpu in another pc?

Bobby Kordula · Jul 5, 2013

sourodip :

Because it requires 2 connections not one (which there was only one) and it didn't work anyway
But it didn't work yet and I am still trying to convince people to let me test the components on their computers

Bobby Kordula · Jul 5, 2013

Well before testing the only thing I can see at this point being the problem is the motherboard

sourodip · Jul 5, 2013

well that's the point, u are trying to run your gpu with one pci-e connector whereas it needs two. don't do like this, u can really damage ur gpu and try to get a new psu like the corsair CX500W rather than getting a molex adapter, u would be safe.

Bobby Kordula · Jul 5, 2013

sourodip :

Already got the molex adpater and tested it the only thing left for me to do is to test each individual component and I am still waiting on someone's PC to test on

sourodip · Jul 6, 2013

yeah, go on, with the molex adapter plugged in the gpu will work and the pc will start. I would still recommend u to get a new psu just to be safe.

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