What is most likely causing my pc not to post, or show bios?

Gyrosim

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I just built a brand new pc, and when I went to turn it on, I got a black screen.
My mouse, when I turned it on, lit up, but not my keyboard. I couldn't toggle through the dpi mode on the mouse. It may be my keyboard (I have tested a couple) is not getting to the pc, so I can hit the delete key. Why might this be happening? My fans turn on but no keyboard. My power supply is on the low end of things, is my pc not getting enough power?
-Thanks
 
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Yes, the BIOS on the b150. Some of the 100 series MB already had the newer version BIOS, but not all of them.

Open the case, check the MB to see what BIOS it had. Like this: How to identify the BIOS version of your motherboard http://www.asrock.com/support/index.asp?cat=FindBIOS

If the MB does not have the right BIOS, you have to 1) go to local PC shop ask for help, let them update the BIOS for you, or ask your friend. 2) return the b150, buy the b250 motherboard.

Gyrosim

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I5 7600
Asrock b150m hdv
8gb gskill aeigis ddr4 2133
Rx480 8gb
500b evga power supply
(thermaltake core v21 micro atx case)
Stock intel cooler.
I tried resetting the cmos, removing graphics card, i have tried a vga cable instead of hdmi.
I dropped the mechanism that holds the CPU down accidentally, instead of putting it down slowly. :/ Could I have broken a pin on the motherboard? Is it worth looking, I don't have any more thermal paste.
I don't have a motherboard speaker, should I buy one?
It hasn't shown any sign of life, except the fan and the mouse light.
What should I try?
Thanks
 

Seanie280672

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Your CPU isnt supported by that motherboard without a bios update, this is the 3rd one today, you need a sky lake CPU to upgrade the bios or a 200 series motherboard.

See here: http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/B150M-HDV/?cat=Download&os=BIOS
and here: http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/B150M-HDV/?cat=CPU

You need to have version P7.00 bios on there by the way before that CPU will work in that board.
 
Yes, the BIOS on the b150. Some of the 100 series MB already had the newer version BIOS, but not all of them.

Open the case, check the MB to see what BIOS it had. Like this: How to identify the BIOS version of your motherboard http://www.asrock.com/support/index.asp?cat=FindBIOS

If the MB does not have the right BIOS, you have to 1) go to local PC shop ask for help, let them update the BIOS for you, or ask your friend. 2) return the b150, buy the b250 motherboard.
 
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Jack_242

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The only way to update the bios is to get an older cpu that is supported by the current bios and update the motherboard with the old cpu in it. After it has been updated the i5 7600 will work.
 

Gyrosim

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Thanks so much, I wouldn't have tought of that, good thing there are folks like you guys out there.
Now, do I want to return it or bring it to a tech shop...
 

Dakota Lally

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I have been experiencing a similar situation with a custom build, not knowing the details of your situation, it's probably not the same issue, but this is a sure-fire troubleshooting start-point. I'll get to my quick analysis and potential solution now, then explain my situation briefly at the end.

Try powering off the system, pulling a stick of RAM out, and reseating it. Modern versions of Windows cache information about the hardware installed and during boot check driver versions and various other information that makes custom builds possible. The simple act of reseating RAM will force the system to, in a sense, re-calibrate itself. Even if you don't suspect a problem with the RAM, it is one of the easiest things to swap in a build, and should be the start to any troubleshooting.

In my personal experience, there is either a problem with my motherboard, power supply, or a flaw in Windows 10 which causes a similar failed boot scenario. Sometimes the system will stall with power to the mouse(optical light, USB), but no response on keyboard(num-lock enabled, but no light, also USB), it just sits, stagnant, fans running, disks spinning, but nothing happens. Other times, it will continuously reboot, but this is less common. It stalls for about 10 seconds, then restarts. The only solution is to pop a stick of ram and reseat it.

I tried simpler solutions, unplugging nonessential i/o devices, dropping to 1 of 3 monitors, removing the graphics card entirely and using just one monitor, nothing ever works to boot the system other than reseating the RAM. I isolated it to the motherboard, power supply, or windows for the following reasons:
Motherboard was open-box return to Microcenter. It might have been DOA, but the problem is intermittent.
Flaw in Windows 10 - Not so much a flaw, as a shortcoming. Microsoft did a great job with compatibility and native drivers on W10, but by nature, its universality and compatibility will always have some gaps or glitches. While I despise W10 for privacy reasons, it is fantastic for custom builds, but I'm pretty sure it is the root cause of my problem.
Power supply is the only remaining item from my continuously updating system which at one point sustained light smoke damage from a severe apartment fire. Thankfully I shut the door to my room upon evacuation, This act saved most everything. I now shut every door in my new apartment when I leave, and anytime I can, pay forward this piece of advice.

Sorry, I tend to ramble, but hopefully some bit of information was helpful either directly, or indirectly for the future.