New Build Problems Need Help!

claytonred9

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I just attempted to build my first PC, but I've ran into a few issues. I first ran a test boot on the box that my MOBO came in, and I received the correct response, but I was receiving a cpu fan error. I unraveled the wire attached to my CPU Fan (Intel i3), and I ran into a few issues including:
1.The system suddenly would start up, and then it would immediately shut back off.
2. Upon removing the motherboard I noticed that some of the standoffs had become stuck to the screws and are almost permanently attached to the motherboard.
3. I unplugged every wire, and set only the motherboard with the cpu and ram inserted, but upon trying to test boot I received a non-stop series of (short) beeps.

So, to sum up this post: I now have a mobo that has standoffs permanently attached to it (I may be able to remove them), and The CPU fan that was not running before now runs without stopping, but I am hearing a non-stop series of short beeps.

Can anyone please help me? I have invested around 500 or more dollars into this PC and would prefer to either receive a solution to my problem, or replace perhaps RMA my MOBO if that will solve the problem.

Thank you everyone in advance!
 
What motherboard do you have? The motherboard manual should have a section listing the beep codes. Unfortunately, without knowing the brand/type, it'll be hard to diagnose lol Although a constant repeating beep usually means either power (PSU) failure, or MoBo failure. The first shouldbe easy enough to try, do you have access to another PSU (any kind at all will do) you can try out? Just need to plug in the 24 pin and 4 pin power to test if it's the power supply.