MSI B250 PC Mate issues with i3 6100 CPU

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I'm having a bit of a struggle at the moment with my first build. I have a MSI B250 PC Mate motherboard and an Intel i3 6100 CPU installed, but the computer won't go to POST (with or without RAM installed). There is a non-flashing white LED light on the motherboard which reads 'CPU EZ Debug'.

Already tried:


  • Checked both PSU cables
    Checked RAM (2, 1 and 0 sticks)
    Reset CMOS
    Checked for bent pins (seems no bent pins are present)
    Tried another PSU

I'm getting no response from my monitor... is my CPU / MB DOA or could there be other causes?