NEED HELP 4 Post beeps

[nacos]

My motherboard is the asrock h61m-dgs. I performed an external build with the ram, cpu, and gpu installed and attached to a monitor. Regardless if I attach the monitor to the motherboard or the gpu, when I start the computer I get 4 post beeps and no display.

 

[rolli59]

What GPU and does it need external power? Use our guide step by step http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261145-31-perform-steps-posting-post-boot-video-problems

 

[nacos]

Gpu is a radeon hd 7750, doesnt require external power.

 

[nacos]

The Bios guide says System Timer failure for 4 beeps but I don't know what that means or how to fix it.

 

[rolli59]

And both power connectors connected to motherboard? You did follow the guide?

 

[nacos]

Yes

 

[rolli59]

Does the onboard work if you remove the 7750?

 

[nacos]

Nope, same four beeps and no display.

 

[rolli59]

Looks like a bad board http://www.asrock.com/support/faq.asp?k=beep system timer failure explained here http://www.pcguide.com/ts/x/sys/beep/amiB4-c.html

 

[nacos]

Alright so I need to set out my processor and other parts for now, will the thermal paste dry out if it's exposed to the air? Is there any specific way I should be protecting the parts while waiting for an RMA?

 

[rolli59]

Thermal paste will dry. Always have one of these at home http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835100007
Back in their anti static packaging is the best way of storing them.

 

[nacos]

So if I put it back in the case will I still have to buy thermal paste?

 

[rolli59]

Every time you take the cooler of you run a risk if you do not have new paste on reassembly.

 

[nacos]

Alright thanks for all the help, but one last thing, will q-tips work fine for removing dried thermal paste?

 

[rolli59]

I usually use lint free cloth and rubbing alcohol I guess q-tips will work as well just as long it is lint free when reassembly.

 

[nacos]

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[nikorr]

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