970a-G43 wont boot, post or power back panel ports

jefdiesel · Dec 30, 2013

First time builder, setting up a rig, and I can not get it to boot.

Trying to run a linux on a USB stick but it seems the USB ports arent getting power.

The sticks have LEDs that light up when they run. These blip when they go in, thats it. PS/2 KB flashes the capslock lights on boot, but nothing else.

Main board and cpu plugs are in tight. PSU is brand new. cpu fan spins, and so does GPU. 1x4gb Kingston Hyper-X ram in DIMM1. tried it with and without GPU

but without the USB or PS/2 nothing happens

alexoiu · Dec 30, 2013

Does the system POST (can you access the BIOS)?
What are the other components (CPU, PSU, GPU)?

jefdiesel · Dec 30, 2013

alexoiu :

Does not post. Nothing happens.

its not in a case, so no lights or speakers, but headphones plugged in give no beeps. CPU fan powers, GPU fan powers.

PSU Thermaltake SMART Series SP-750PCBUS 750W ATX 12V 2.3 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply

CPU AMD Sempron 145 Sargas 2.8GHz Socket AM3 45W Single-Core Desktop Processor SDX145HBGMBOX

GPU XFX Core Edition FX-785A-ZNL4 Radeon HD 7850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card

alexoiu · Dec 30, 2013

Check if both 24 and 8 pin power cables and the small CMOS jumper are in place:
http://cdn.binarycpu.com/cdn/farfuture/V2YF7L7YF22VAnJbpkPeBlf08S0PbfJfpXglqBCx4Yg/mtime:1384204058/sites/default/files/field/image/cmos-1.jpg
What ports (adapter - if any) using for connecting the monitor?
As for beeps, you need an internal case speaker (not headphones) attached to the motherboard.
Can you connect one?

jefdiesel · Dec 30, 2013

alexoiu :

this board has no cmos jumper. found the pins. JBAT1 but they are not jumped. don't have a piece for it.

i used the vga port with a dviA to vga cable. also tried hdmi to my tv.
vga monitor wouldnt wake up, tv "knew" it was a pc but wouldnt get any signal
dont have a case speaker

alexoiu · Dec 30, 2013

I've checked the manual and with your board the jumper has to be in place only when clearing the CMOS, so it's OK.
The graphics card has 2 DVI ports. I guess that you're using the DVI-I one.
Is the 6 pin PCIe cable connected to the graphics card?
Can you borrow a monitor with a DVI port and test?

jefdiesel · Dec 30, 2013

I was using the DVI port labeled as VGA
PCI is connected to GPU and GPU fan spins.
I don't have access to a DVI monitor.

what about the power on the back panel? KB, and USB sticks wont "light up"

alexoiu · Dec 30, 2013

You said that the LED (keyboard/drive) flashed when plugged in/starting the board, so I guess that there is 5V.
Are all components new, or there are used ones?

jefdiesel · Dec 30, 2013

alexoiu :

everything is new. When you say you guess there is 5v you mean power to the ports? It doesn't stay powered. Just a blink.

Would the CMOS short fix this? I'm fed up with this mobo and ready to ship it back to amazon. Should I set it up again, and try again?

alexoiu · Dec 30, 2013

Yes, the blink proves that there is power to the ports.
Not sure about the CMOS, but you can try it. Remove the CMOS battery for a minute (power cord unplugged) instead of shorting the CMOS pins.
My guess is that it's a monitor/video cable issue, but not sure. An option would be testing the components at a local shop, if possible and not too expensive.

jefdiesel · Dec 30, 2013

alexoiu :

ugh. thanks

jefdiesel · Dec 30, 2013

i'm sending this junk mobo back to amazon and getting an ASUS m5a97

if i dont shoot myself first

alexoiu · Dec 30, 2013

OK.
Please post back the result.

jefdiesel · Jan 4, 2014

hey ALexoiu

So the new ASUS m5a97 arrived today.
processor and fan mounted
one stick ram in dimma2
one GPU in pci1
power supply to mobo, cpu and gpu.

Power it on and fans spin, mobo has a LED that goes on. but again the USB and KB don't respond, not even a blip of a light on boot like the old one

So maybe its the PSU? It is firmly seated on the mobo. Nice click, like i said, light on, cpu and gpu fans spin.

alexoiu · Jan 4, 2014

Hi, Sorry to hear it.
Try connecting a case speaker to the motherboard (for beeps).
How do you connect the monitor (what ports using)?

jefdiesel · Jan 4, 2014

don't have a case speaker. Mac guy, this is my first build and its a milkcrate miner rig.

Tried using a DVI to VGA cable, off the left side DVI port, thats marked for VGA, both to a monitor and tv but neither wake from sleep
Also tried using HDMI to the TV, says no signal

Guess I can get a case speaker cheap? Don't really want to trek to Radio Shack but probably have to.

alexoiu · Jan 4, 2014

It's about 5$. At least you'd see if the CPU does work or not.

jefdiesel · Jan 4, 2014

alexoiu :

alexoiu · Jan 4, 2014

I wouldn't spend money if not sure that the part is faulty. Can they test the CPU there at the shop?

jefdiesel · Jan 4, 2014

alexoiu :

hey theres only chain shops around me, dont think im gonna get much of an answer.

but getting a case speaker will give me some BIOS beeps I guess, and help figure this out. is there anything else you suggest purchasing while im at the shop?

alexoiu · Jan 4, 2014

No, only the case speaker. Please post back the result.

jefdiesel · Jan 15, 2014

I went looking for a casefan at bestbuy and radio shack in the snowstorm last week. found neither. gave up ordered a new CPU from new egg.. starts up first time. Mining rig now pushing 1400khs.

thanks for the help

answer: cpu dead.

alexoiu · Jan 15, 2014

Thank you for the follow-up. Good luck and enjoy!

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