New System Bootup Issues

Eomin

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Feb 26, 2011
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First time solo builder, but I have had custom PCs in the past which a friend did 95% of the work.

Specs:

Case: Azza Solano
Mobo: Asus Sabertooth z170s
CPU: Intel i5 6500 3.2gHz
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 2x8gb 2400MHz
Crucial SSD 250GB
750 Watt. PSU
Asus GTX 960

So I got everything connected. When I power up the CPU light flashes white, then turns off. DRAM light stays lit white. VGA is off. Boot is off. PWR is lit white.

I also haven't heard anything in terms of beeps coming from the motherboard, nor have I gotten any kind of burning smell.

I'm getting nothing on my monitor (no graphic card in installed currently). I've scrolled around in the forums, and I feel completely lost. Did I miss an obvious step along the way?