So I finally built my whole computer. I was very excited to build my first computer (outside of a few computer classes that I've assembled computers).
The following is my build.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard
Memory: Team Dark 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card
Case: Azza GT1 ATX Full Tower Case
Power Supply: Corsair Professional Gold 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter
Monitor: LG 24M47VQ 60Hz 24.0" Monitor
Other: Linux Mint (Purchased For $0.00)
When all my parts came in I put it all together, taking care to not shock anything (i used a grounding wristband and touched grounded metal every now and then to be extra safe).
After having 3 different successful builds during classes using old components I was very dissapointed when my computer would not display the BIOS on my monitor.
When my system powers up, all LED's for the case work, the fans all function. My GPU, CPU, and PSU fans all work.
I get no beeps from my speaker (yes i have it attached properly). My Memory LED flashes twice and turns off (my manual states that if it stays on then there is something wrong or nothing connected). My CPU LED flashes twice and then stays off (unfortunately I couldn't figure out if that was a problem, but if its anything like the memory LED it means its working fine.)
I cannot see my GPU LED because the 280x is a fairly large card and takes up two spaces, but it seems to function fine other than not putting out any display.
I have disconnected all but my CPU/fan, RAM, and GPU to see if it would bring up BIOS, still the same outcome. Two blinks of RAM LED, CPU LED, and then the fans on the CPU cooler and GPU work, but no beeps and no display signal.
I have double and triple checked all of my power connections, re-seated the RAM, GPU, CPU, ensured i didn't have anything metal touching my board, made sure it was on the spacers to keep it from shorting on my case. Clearly my MOBO is getting power since it powers my case fans, but it doesn't power any USB outlets. I connected my cases front panel USB, and they did not receive power either.
I have also read like 20 different posts with similar problems. Some had older MOBO's that didnt have the right BIOS drivers, or had a completely different set up (mainly intel), others just quit talking (didn't state if it was fixed or not.)
I am at my wits end right now after working so hard on this. Unfortunatly i dont have any close "computer stores" like frys (closest one is a 6 hour drive away, and the best buy only seems to cater to Intel users) and i dont have ANY other computer components or "friends" (really dont have any friends here lol) that I could test my stuff with their MOBO.
The following is my build.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard
Memory: Team Dark 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card
Case: Azza GT1 ATX Full Tower Case
Power Supply: Corsair Professional Gold 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter
Monitor: LG 24M47VQ 60Hz 24.0" Monitor
Other: Linux Mint (Purchased For $0.00)
When all my parts came in I put it all together, taking care to not shock anything (i used a grounding wristband and touched grounded metal every now and then to be extra safe).
After having 3 different successful builds during classes using old components I was very dissapointed when my computer would not display the BIOS on my monitor.
When my system powers up, all LED's for the case work, the fans all function. My GPU, CPU, and PSU fans all work.
I get no beeps from my speaker (yes i have it attached properly). My Memory LED flashes twice and turns off (my manual states that if it stays on then there is something wrong or nothing connected). My CPU LED flashes twice and then stays off (unfortunately I couldn't figure out if that was a problem, but if its anything like the memory LED it means its working fine.)
I cannot see my GPU LED because the 280x is a fairly large card and takes up two spaces, but it seems to function fine other than not putting out any display.
I have disconnected all but my CPU/fan, RAM, and GPU to see if it would bring up BIOS, still the same outcome. Two blinks of RAM LED, CPU LED, and then the fans on the CPU cooler and GPU work, but no beeps and no display signal.
I have double and triple checked all of my power connections, re-seated the RAM, GPU, CPU, ensured i didn't have anything metal touching my board, made sure it was on the spacers to keep it from shorting on my case. Clearly my MOBO is getting power since it powers my case fans, but it doesn't power any USB outlets. I connected my cases front panel USB, and they did not receive power either.
I have also read like 20 different posts with similar problems. Some had older MOBO's that didnt have the right BIOS drivers, or had a completely different set up (mainly intel), others just quit talking (didn't state if it was fixed or not.)
I am at my wits end right now after working so hard on this. Unfortunatly i dont have any close "computer stores" like frys (closest one is a 6 hour drive away, and the best buy only seems to cater to Intel users) and i dont have ANY other computer components or "friends" (really dont have any friends here lol) that I could test my stuff with their MOBO.
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