- Nov 8, 2013
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Hey guys, I am new to PC building and need some help troubleshooting my current build.
Specs:
> Motherboard: Asus Z87 Sabertooth
> CPU: i7 4770k (stock cooler for now)
> RAM: Corsair 8GB x 2 1866 Vengeance
> PSU: Corsair 760i
> Hard Drive: Samsung 840 evo 250 GB (no HDD just yet)
> GPU: EVGA GTX 760 OC edition
NOTE: 1) Trying to post via HDMI to TV
2) I do not currently have a Motherboard speaker ( I will pick one up if necessary to properly diagnose)
I made the mistake of assembling the entire PC before test posting it. When I got around to testing it for the first time, the computer powered on for a few seconds then shut off, then came on again and stayed on. Each time the LED indicator light for the CPU was red, but all of the fans in the case were funtioning normally (including the stock CPU fan). After a few attempts at starting the rig again, I decided to take all of the components out of the case to do a proper bench test. The bench tests yielded the same results.
Stuff I have checked so far:
> I have checked to make sure that the cables I have running to the CPU and Motherboard are the right form.
> I have made sure that the RAM is installed in the A2 and B2 slots as recomended by the Asus manual.
> I have tried just one stick of RAM in the A2 slot.
> I have used the self-test function on the PSU to ensure it was funtioning properly.
> I have ensured that the CPU fan is connected to the proper header and that the stock heat sink is properly mounted.
Things I am currently considering:
> Removing the CPU and closly inspecting the socket to ensure pins are in good shape (will either RMA or attempt to remedy this myself).
> Removing the CMOS battery to reset.
Thanks for the help in advance! I will keep reading this great forum to try and find a solution.
Specs:
> Motherboard: Asus Z87 Sabertooth
> CPU: i7 4770k (stock cooler for now)
> RAM: Corsair 8GB x 2 1866 Vengeance
> PSU: Corsair 760i
> Hard Drive: Samsung 840 evo 250 GB (no HDD just yet)
> GPU: EVGA GTX 760 OC edition
NOTE: 1) Trying to post via HDMI to TV
2) I do not currently have a Motherboard speaker ( I will pick one up if necessary to properly diagnose)
I made the mistake of assembling the entire PC before test posting it. When I got around to testing it for the first time, the computer powered on for a few seconds then shut off, then came on again and stayed on. Each time the LED indicator light for the CPU was red, but all of the fans in the case were funtioning normally (including the stock CPU fan). After a few attempts at starting the rig again, I decided to take all of the components out of the case to do a proper bench test. The bench tests yielded the same results.
Stuff I have checked so far:
> I have checked to make sure that the cables I have running to the CPU and Motherboard are the right form.
> I have made sure that the RAM is installed in the A2 and B2 slots as recomended by the Asus manual.
> I have tried just one stick of RAM in the A2 slot.
> I have used the self-test function on the PSU to ensure it was funtioning properly.
> I have ensured that the CPU fan is connected to the proper header and that the stock heat sink is properly mounted.
Things I am currently considering:
> Removing the CPU and closly inspecting the socket to ensure pins are in good shape (will either RMA or attempt to remedy this myself).
> Removing the CMOS battery to reset.
Thanks for the help in advance! I will keep reading this great forum to try and find a solution.
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