I see POST error codes but i'm still able to boot into Windows. Is this an issue?

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So when I boot up my PC, my AsRock motherboard (FM2A88X Extreme 6+) hangs on two error POST codes (thank you Dr. Debug!) but still boots into Windows. These hangs are short however. The first code I see that stays on the debug LED for around five seconds is "b4". The description of the code "b4" inside the manual is, "Problem related to USB devices. Remove/Reinstall USB devices." The second code that hangs for around five seconds is "99". The description of the code "99" inside the manual is, "Problem related to PCI-E devices. Reinstall (re-seat), remove, or replace any PCI-E devices or VGA card(s)."

Even tho the codes hang for five seconds max, they still exist and make the bootup process slower. I'm guessing it still passes the POST test because i'm able to boot into Windows. Should I be worried? Should I start a fund for new hardware? This seems like a novice question, but i've had my custom built computer for almost a year, and never read about any kinds of problems like this. If you're wondering, here are my specs (sorta meh)

CPU:AMD Athlon X4 750K (stock speeds)
MOBO:AsRock FM2A88X Extreme 6+
GPU:MSI R9 270X 2GB "Gaming"
RAM:A-DATA 8GB 1600mhz (I don't know what the specific model is)
PSU:Fractal Design Integra R2 650W (PWN controller inside the unit doesn't work anymore. Fan runs at 100% 24/7)
HDD:Seagate 2tb 7200rpm
OS:Windows 8.1 with stock Windows updates, updated motherboard drivers, stock GPU drivers.

Bonus question time!!! - So when I hit the "Shut Down" option inside of Windows 8.1, everything turns off (as usual) but the entire computer doesn't turn off. All USB devices will turn off, and all active displays will turn off, but nothing inside the computer will. All the fans will stay on, the HDD will stay on, all the lights will stay on. Everything that's connected internally to the PSU will stay on. I've checked the HDD LED on the front of my case, and it doesn't blink constantly like it would when you're shutting a system down. This has happened 2 times since I re-installed Windows 8.1. I've looked online and people have been saying that turning off the "fast boot" process within the control panel helps, but watching the videos online about it didn't seem to address my problems. Does anyone know how to solve this?
 
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Hmmmm. Check your case USB cable connection to the motherboard. Make sure the pin-out is correct and the cable is connected to the header properly.

Also check your other case connections (LED, HDD light, power switch, reset/sleep switch). A quick test would be to remove all case connections except power button.
 
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The power and reset button work fine, but I put the power LED connectors in the wrong place but the HDD LED connectors are right. When I come home around 2:30-3:00, I'll open it up, disconnect both USB2 headers and the USB3 header, reconnect them, and correct my iO connectors and tell you what I get. Thanks for the reply! Such reliable service at TW!
 
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The power and reset button work fine, but I put the power LED connectors in the wrong place but the HDD LED connectors are right. When I come home around 2:30-3:00, I'll open it up, disconnect both USB2 headers and the USB3 header, reconnect them, and correct my iO connectors and tell you what I get. Thanks for the reply! Such reliable service at TW!
 
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Sorry about the double reply, but I am back and I reinstalled my USB connectors and I don't get the B4 code anymore! I'm still getting the 99 code though, so maybe it's time to upgrade the graphics card or I didn't set it in the slot right again. Thanks for your help, but do you happen to know the answer to the "bonus question"?
 
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Your motherboard has onboard graphics, so pull the GPU card temporarily (and connect video to motherboard). If the 99 code goes away, then you know it's related to your GPU card. Do you have any other PCIE cards installed?

It sounds like you need to replace your PSU, as it is not shutting down the auxiliary power supplies.
 
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Again, late reply. I do apologize about this.

Here's the thing: My CPU (Athlon X4 750K) is basically the A10-5800k WITHOUT the onboard GPU. Unless the motherboard can power the UEFI to the monitor by itself, there really is no way of checking to see if the graphics card is bust at this very moment. I upgraded my system from a Compaq system without a GPU in it (built in to the CPU, and GOD that thing was slow) so again, there really isn't anyway to check right now. The good news is, the GPU isn't sending sparks into my case, or going up to 80C when playing League, so I know there isn't a major defect in the card. Maybe I didn't seat it right, because when I wen't to re-install the USB headers, I only jiggled the GPU around while it was still bracketed to the case. I never actually took it out of the slot lol. I'll try to take it out and re-seat it again and let you know if anything changes. Good news however! I asked my mother (I'm a junior in highschool btw lol) if I could buy another PSU before the holidays so I don't have to spend my "christmas funds" on something that might kill my system within a couple of days, and she said yes! We did this last year with all my parts. I saved up the entire amount in my savings, and split it 50/50 with my parents before Christmas, so I wouldn't be avoiding my family the entire Christmas day building my PC lol. I think I've decided on a Corsair HX 750W. It's got good reviews, and it's in my price range. Plus, the 750W will give me room to upgrade and lots of breathing room to calm my anxiety. Again, thank you so much for your help on this whole issue! If I order the PSU today, It should be here by Wednesday. I'll let you know if anything changes.

**Edit** One more question. Should I have the fan of the Corsair PSU up or down? It doesn't have the fugly 80+ rating sticker on the fan-up-side, so I was wondering if I should do that and not have it facing down like my last PSU. It had ventilation room due to my case having feet at the bottom of it. Thanks!

**Edit's edit** No, I don't have any other PCI-E devices installed. Just the 270X. No overclocks on the core, RAM, or voltage mods.

**Edit edit edit** I just realized that the Corsair AX760 costs $10 more than the HX750. Should I get this instead?
 
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Just ordered a HX750. Should be arriving tomorrow, and I'll be installing it tomorrow as well. Will post back when I've installed it.
 
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Just installed the Corsair PSU and it's so quiet! But... The computer STILL isn't turning off completely. Maybe this is a driver issue? AsRock has a utility where it will download new drivers and install them for me, so i'll give that a run. But the new PSU seems to be working alright. It's keeping my entire system quiet and calm. Very very strange...
 
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