New build, new parts, no display (lights and fans works, NO BEEPS, NO POST)

tremblexPC · Mar 1, 2015

Hello,
First off, it ain't my first PC build, did 20+:
New pc build, when plugged in, the motherboard lights up as normal. When I power it on, fans start spinning but nothing happens. There is no display at all, tried to plug Analog/DVI/HDMI, nothing.
-Beeper thingy is plugged in, never heard any beep at all
-I've tried with only Motherboard CPU and RAM plugged in
-I've tried with another PSU already
-I've changed ram, tried every slots, every way nothing.
-Yes the 8pin power to the CPU is connected (well 4 of the 8 pins, and yes tried both of the 4set)
Is the motherboard just DOA or I missed something ?

Motherboard: ASUS H81M-A
CPU: i3-4160
PSU: Corsair CX430
RAM Gskill Ripclaws 1600 4Gb(2x2)

alexoiu · Mar 2, 2015

Hi, Check firstly if the BIOS does support the CPU (2001 needed):
last 4 digits on a sticker like http://www.guru3d.com/miraserver/images/2011/990fx-sabertooth/IMG_4499.jpg

Werner0707 · Mar 2, 2015

Do you have a graphics card installed? Are you plugging the display cable into the graphics card or the motherboard?

tremblexPC · Mar 2, 2015

Motherboard: ASUS H81M-A LGA 1150 Intel H81 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
CPU : Intel Core i3-4160 Haswell Dual-Core 3.6GHz LGA 1150 54W Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4400 BX80646I34160

-Both 4th gen intel parts, It should work perfectly fine (http://processormatch.intel.com/Processors/CompatibleProcessors?componentName=H81M-A Lists the CPU as compatible)
-I have no graphics card, only a board, ram and cpu. I am plugging the display cables on the motherboard directly. The CPU supports integrated graphics as you can see on the product's full name.

alexoiu · Mar 2, 2015

No curiosity to check those numbers on the sticker?

tremblexPC · Mar 2, 2015

The code is 215105-06730-MB0GG0-C04 0802
If it's 0802 does that mean it's not compatible with the 2001 needed as you said?

alexoiu · Mar 2, 2015

Yes, Check the CPU compatibility list here: http://www.asus.com/ro/Motherboards/H81MA/HelpDesk_CPU/
The CPU is Haswell-Refresh, issued in Q3 2014, therefore the BIOS update requirement.

tremblexPC · Mar 2, 2015

Is there a quick way to install the "2001" bios on it? or I have to buy another motherboard

alexoiu · Mar 2, 2015

The quickest way would be ordering a BIOS chip on ebay and replacing the board's one (it's on socket). A local PC shop might also help, if not expensive.

tremblexPC · Mar 2, 2015

There is no way to install it on a USB key or something? like you would install a new OS?

alexoiu · Mar 2, 2015

No Flashback available on that board, AFAIK.

tremblexPC · Mar 2, 2015

It's not the first time I buy that board, why does this one got such a shitty BIOS?

alexoiu · Mar 2, 2015

They've probably ran out of stock and got some unsold ones from different shop. Or... who knows?
With that BIOS, the board was manufactured in January 2014, most probably.

tremblexPC · Mar 2, 2015

Thank you very much for your answers, just bought a chip on ebay.
I will defenetly contact you if I ever have another problem!

alexoiu · Mar 2, 2015

No problem. Please post back the result.

tremblexPC · Mar 18, 2015

alexoiu :

Hello, So I've just recieved the new BIOS chip, [I bought this one for reference http://www.ebay.ca/itm/200973385245?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649] Told me it was the lastest version, so "H81M-A-ASUS-2105.CAP".

After installing it, still the same problem as before. Tried Reseting CMOS too, nothing...
This PC build is not for me and I really don't want to have to make him buy another board.. Is there anything else I might have missed?

alexoiu · Mar 19, 2015

Check if the BIOS chip is properly installed (same position as the old one = key oriented to the left, like in the image below)
http://s4emagst.akamaized.net/products/420/419994/images/res_272a2cd0776939d273afcb4012b99c67.jpg
Then start the board with only CPU, CPU fan, single RAM module, monitor connected to the onboard, DVD drive, keyboard and mouse.
Is there an internal speaker connected to the motherboard?
http://img.bhs4.com/8d/2/8d2064aaa80504b2674052686523f157d1eed2bd_large.jpg

tremblexPC · Mar 22, 2015

New bios chip, correctly oriented, Board with CPU, CPU fan, tried 2 types of RAM, tried connecting with HDMI, and/or Analog and/or DVI (All onboard only, no GPU), tried adding a keyboard too.
No DVD nor Hard drive connected, Havn't tried the speaker since the new chip, had no sound the first time, I'll try that first thing in the morning

alexoiu · Mar 22, 2015

It might be a motherboard issue, then. But if replacing it with the same model, you might need again to replace the BIOS chip.

tremblexPC · Mar 22, 2015

I mean, I have switched every pieces except the board and the cpu, my theory is that the board is a problem too but is there a possibility that it could be the CPU? Don't want to replace it and still have that problem

alexoiu · Mar 22, 2015

Hard to say without swapping parts. A local PC shop might help in troubleshooting.

New build, new parts, no display (lights and fans works, NO BEEPS, NO POST)

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