- Nov 25, 2016
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After I upgraded my GPU and added more RAM three months ago, my dual monitors have been having trouble where they lose signal. At first I would just restart my computer and it would work again, but today they decided it was not my day (it's my bday too...).
I was using Skype and the monitors cut off, but I also got the sound of Skype losing connection to the internet through my speakers. I restarted my computer multiple times and all the fans work, but the monitors still wouldn't get signal and I can't get into BIOS.
Then comes the things I did to my computer to try and make it work:
Now I am coming to you guys for help because I feel like I've done literally everything, but made everything worse. I think my motherboard is dead.
Code A2 means that the SATA connections are not connected or something.
Error Code 00 means that my CPU is not getting power.
I'm running Windows 10 with these specs:
CPU: Intel Core i5-4570
MOBO: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 1TB
GPU: EVGA GTX 970 4GB
PSU: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze
I was using Skype and the monitors cut off, but I also got the sound of Skype losing connection to the internet through my speakers. I restarted my computer multiple times and all the fans work, but the monitors still wouldn't get signal and I can't get into BIOS.
Then comes the things I did to my computer to try and make it work:
I unplugged computer, held down power button for over 1 minute, and plugged in the computer. Result: Did not work.
I moved the monitor connection to the onboard graphics. Result: Did not work.
I unplugged my gpu. Result: Did not work.
I checked all the cables in my tower. Result: Did not work.
I unplugged psu and checked to see if it was dead. Result: PSU was fine.
I took out CMOS battery and put it in 1 minute later. Result: My motherboard gave me the code of A2
Same as before, but also pressed the CMOS reset button. Result: Did not work. Still A2 code as well as CMOS light being on now.
Unplug everything and plug back in everything EXCEPT I FORGOT TO PUT BACK IN THE CMOS Battery. Result: Did not work.
Put back in CMOS battery. Result: Did not work. Now I have error code 00
Changed CMOS battery to new one. Result: Did not work. Same as before.
Now I am coming to you guys for help because I feel like I've done literally everything, but made everything worse. I think my motherboard is dead.
Code A2 means that the SATA connections are not connected or something.
Error Code 00 means that my CPU is not getting power.
I'm running Windows 10 with these specs:
CPU: Intel Core i5-4570
MOBO: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 1TB
GPU: EVGA GTX 970 4GB
PSU: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze
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