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CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO
Motherboard: ASRock - Z370 Extreme4
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB WINDFORCE OC 8G Video Card
Case: Phanteks - ECLIPSE P400 TEMPERED GLASS ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
So, I finally did it, built my first computer! I went ahead and put everything together and Friday and held my breath as I booted for the first time..... IT WORKED! All fans buzzed on, all lights worked, I even saw something on my screen! The computer started its POST, and was at about 45% when I had to go pee. I know, I know, how could I leave the room during that very first POST? I had been holding my pee for a long time, antsy to get the build done. When I came back, the PC was off, and nothing was on my screen. Since then, I have not had ANYTHING get back to my screen. The PC still boots up, all the fans work, all components seem to be working.... but I have never gotten back to a POST or BIOS screen. My monitor doesn't even pick anything up.
One important note to mention: My MOBO had a red light on it next to the BIOS 1 chip, this was representing the BIOS in use.... even though it was red I researched and saw this was normal. I have not seen that red light come on since the first POST.
I have gone through Tom's Hardware check list more times than I can count. I have tried single stick RAM in all slots, both sticks. I have really tried everything that I could think of, I even started from scratch yesterday. One of my good friends who has built several PCs in the past came over and did his routine, no luck. I am at a point where I am going to try to reset my CMOS, I am wondering if the POST for some reason corrupted the first time?? And the BIOS is locked in a bad place? My MOBO does not have a CMOS jumper or a case speaker, I have both of those on order now. This is my first build so I am not too familiar with troubleshooting, although I am relatively tech savvy and can understand a lot of what I read.
PLEASE HELP! I need some beautiful games. I am updating from my 2011 PC that was still running a 560 TI, and I really want to check out my new system
Thanks ahead of time for any help geared my way.
CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO
Motherboard: ASRock - Z370 Extreme4
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB WINDFORCE OC 8G Video Card
Case: Phanteks - ECLIPSE P400 TEMPERED GLASS ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
So, I finally did it, built my first computer! I went ahead and put everything together and Friday and held my breath as I booted for the first time..... IT WORKED! All fans buzzed on, all lights worked, I even saw something on my screen! The computer started its POST, and was at about 45% when I had to go pee. I know, I know, how could I leave the room during that very first POST? I had been holding my pee for a long time, antsy to get the build done. When I came back, the PC was off, and nothing was on my screen. Since then, I have not had ANYTHING get back to my screen. The PC still boots up, all the fans work, all components seem to be working.... but I have never gotten back to a POST or BIOS screen. My monitor doesn't even pick anything up.
One important note to mention: My MOBO had a red light on it next to the BIOS 1 chip, this was representing the BIOS in use.... even though it was red I researched and saw this was normal. I have not seen that red light come on since the first POST.
I have gone through Tom's Hardware check list more times than I can count. I have tried single stick RAM in all slots, both sticks. I have really tried everything that I could think of, I even started from scratch yesterday. One of my good friends who has built several PCs in the past came over and did his routine, no luck. I am at a point where I am going to try to reset my CMOS, I am wondering if the POST for some reason corrupted the first time?? And the BIOS is locked in a bad place? My MOBO does not have a CMOS jumper or a case speaker, I have both of those on order now. This is my first build so I am not too familiar with troubleshooting, although I am relatively tech savvy and can understand a lot of what I read.
PLEASE HELP! I need some beautiful games. I am updating from my 2011 PC that was still running a 560 TI, and I really want to check out my new system
Thanks ahead of time for any help geared my way.
my apologies for not being more specific. If you are careful and ensure you only touch the two pins you should be fine. If I have to use a screwdriver I would use a flathead and just barely touch them. They don't need lots of pressure just a touch. Hope you get up and running soon! 
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