Built First Computer! No Display! :(

kylehpc · Dec 19, 2013

Hey guys, I'm still not getting any display on either of my monitors, or HD TV. Before linking the forum post with all those steps to follow, please know I have gone through it already. I've also taken my computer apart out of the case, and tried running it with the MOBO out on top of the box, with and without the gpu connected.

I've also tried 3 different monitors using DVI, VGA and HDMI connectors. I tried connecting a speaker to the MOBO, and still get no beep when booting up.

Again, I've also tried 2 different graphics cards both in the 2 different slots on the MOBO, also.. both fans on the graphics cards still spin. (not simultaneously)

My Graphics Card: Zotac GTX 650 TI
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500277

My Processor: AMD FX-8350 Vishera 4.0GHz (4.2GHz Turbo) Socket AM3+ 125W Eight-Core Desktop Processor
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113284

MOBO: ASUS M5A97 R2.0 AM3+ AMD 970 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard with UEFI BIOS
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131873

Power Supply: CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX650 650W ATX12V/EPS12V 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC High Performance Power Supply
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139020

(Not sure if this matters, but when I boot the computer, the psu fan starts for about 3 seconds, and then stops completely.. but all the other fans remain spinning)

Here's 8 pictures of my set-up while it's not in the case (Note that the graphics card I have set up in these pictures is not the GTX 650 TI that I listed above, it is the other one I tried)

I would be happy to upload any other pictures that might be useful, thanks guys.

EDIT: Video of me booting computer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JSQjLxgbBo&feature=youtu.be

alexoiu · Dec 19, 2013

What's the board BIOS version (last 4 digits on a barcode sticker on the motherboard)?

kylehpc · Dec 19, 2013

alexoiu :

Hi, it's 1079

alexoiu · Dec 19, 2013

The sticker looks like http://www.guru3d.com/miraserver/images/2011/990fx-sabertooth/IMG_4499.jpg
0147 are the digits in the picture. Can you check again on the board?

kylehpc · Dec 19, 2013

alexoiu :

alexoiu · Dec 19, 2013

It's 1709, so the CPU is supported.
I see there is a case speaker connected.
Try starting the board with only CPU and CPU fan installed. See if getting 1 long 2 short beeps.
Check also if the CPU fan is spinning when starting the board.

kylehpc · Dec 19, 2013

alexoiu :

I did what you said and turned it on with only the CPU & Fan connected. I got no beep out of the speaker (never have) and made sure the negatives and positives were correct. The fan does spin when I turn it on.

The psu fan also starts, but then stops completely after 5-7 seconds.

alexoiu · Dec 19, 2013

Then it's either a board or a CPU issue (assuming that the speaker is not defective).
Try RMA-ing them both.

You can also try reseating the CPU and installing the stock CPU fan (if available). If still the same...

kylehpc · Dec 19, 2013

Sorry but what do you mean by 'RMA-ing' them?

alexoiu · Dec 19, 2013

Returning them to the retailer for repairing or replacing.

kylehpc · Dec 19, 2013

Gonna drive to Tiger Direct now and see about getting a new MOBO.. hopefully that's the issue.

alexoiu · Dec 19, 2013

See if possible to replace the CPU too.

kylehpc · Dec 19, 2013

If you wouldn't mind, could you list 1 or 2 compatible motherboards with the processor I have?

MrJohnnyLy · Dec 19, 2013

I'm surprised nobody discussed this yet. Check your RAM to see if it's seated properly and in the recommend population slot based on your motherboard manual. Typically if the RAM isn't seated right of if it's defective, system will power on, but video will not display. If you have a known good RAM that is compatible with the motherboard, test that out to see if that's the culprit.

MrJohnnyLy · Dec 19, 2013

Also, make sure you connect the VGA/DVI/HDMI cables from your monitor to the 650ti video card and not the motherboard video inputs.

MrJohnnyLy · Dec 19, 2013

kylehpc :

Any AM3+ motherboard technically should work with the FX-8350 CPU

alexoiu · Dec 19, 2013

M5A97 R2.0 (not LE) is a good one and you can update the BIOS (if necessary) by using the Flashback.

kylehpc · Dec 19, 2013

Ok thanks guys, heading to Tiger Direct now.

kylehpc · Dec 19, 2013

Bought a new MOBO, still nothing

Must be the cpu..

MrJohnnyLy · Dec 19, 2013

kylehpc :

Did you try the RAM like I posted a few posts above? I doubt it's the CPU to be honest.

kylehpc · Dec 19, 2013

MrJohnnyLy :

How can I check if my ram is compatible with the MOBO? Also, I tried a different CPU that works fine and still nothing. I've pretty much tried 2 of everything and still no go.

If you have a way of checking, I'm using a Viper XTREME PX38G1600C11 (8GB) Ram, with a MSI 990FXA-GD65

Thanks for replying mate.

alexoiu · Dec 20, 2013

When starting the board with only CPU and CPU fan installed, if there's a case speaker connected to the motherboard, you should get the beeps signaling RAMs missing. This way you'd know that board and CPU do work.
Are both 24 and 4/8 pin power cables connected to the motherboard? Is the CPU fan spinning when starting the board?

kylehpc · Dec 20, 2013

alexoiu :

I haven't gotten beeps from either of the MOBO's I've tried, and I have a speaker plugged in. Possibly a faulty speaker? but I don't think so since I'm not getting any signal on my monitor. My guess is I may have bent a pin on the processor, I was kind of rough putting it in since the latch's were so damn hard to latch on. Yes both cables are connect and the CPU fan spins fine.

kylehpc · Dec 20, 2013

It just made a long beep and then 2 quick beeps for the first time, what does this mean?

alexoiu · Dec 20, 2013

It means we're on the right path.
Now insert single RAM module and start again. You should get 1 long 3 short beeps.

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