Just built my first PC, but ran into some Issues

[wingpc]

So I just put together the parts for my PC for the firs time ever, and it was great fun researching parts and building it. However, on startup I ran into few problems.

1. The system turns on for a second, turns off for a second, then turns on and stays on. I feel like this is not normal...

2. I am getting no display. I've tried plugging in via HDMI and DVI but neither works.

I've triple checked that all my cables are snugly plugged in, and the motherboard I'm using has lights on it that light up when I'm powered on w/ some display that shows numbers so idk if its my mobo or not. I'm really hoping I don't have to take it all apart and redo it. I've also reseated the ram, but not he gfx card.

Here's what I've got:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus IV Gene-Z/GEN3 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($189.98 @ Mac Connection)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($25.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($25.99 @ Newegg)
Hard Drive: Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Hard Drive: Crucial M4 64GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($399.98 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair 750W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VE247H 23.6" Monitor ($169.98 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Microsoft Desktop 400 Wired Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($14.94 @ Wolf Camera)
Total: $1409.80
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-05-25 00:34 EDT-0400)

 

[azeem40]

Boot loop, MOBO problem. Try RMAing it.

 

[wingpc]

Boot loop, MOBO problem. Try RMAing it.

Thanks, but what does RMA stand for? I googled it and it sounds like it means replace it. :/

 

[cranked]

It does. It means Return Merchandise Authorization.

Just means you have to call the supplier and get the OK to return it so the paperwork is in order.

 

[Ironslice]

Try running it with only the motherboard, the processor and the ram. See what happens.

 

[wingpc]

Try running it with only the motherboard, the processor and the ram. See what happens.

Just tried that and same issues are occuring. My Mobo is not beeping either, but idk if that's a good or bad thing haha

 

[nikorr]

OK, are u booting from the GPU or the iGPU?

 

[nikorr]

If it is a GPU card, make sure it has the power connected.

 

[smorizio]

it the ram and mb it can set the right speed to post. try power in and then press the mem ok button to see if you can get the mb out of the boot loop. if not remove all the dimms but one and see if she post if not see if someone has another dimm.

 

[wingpc]

OK, are u booting from the GPU or the iGPU?

If it is a GPU card, make sure it has the power connected.

I've booting w/o the GPU (connected via HDMI) and w/ the GPU and still no display. I've tried testing the monitor out w/ my laptop via a vga connection and it works fine also.

it the ram and mb it can set the right speed to post. try power in and then press the mem ok button to see if you can get the mb out of the boot loop. if not remove all the dimms but one and see if she post if not see if someone has another dimm.

The problem is I can't even see anything on my screen and its the only monitor I have...so I can't even go in and see if I can do anything besides messing w/ the hardware components.

I've attached a picture of the insides but idk if that will help...I know nothing.

http://imgur.com/H8J5V

 

[nikorr]

Make sure the RAM is in the slot the right way.

Recommended memory configurations

black + black
or
red + red

 

[nikorr]

I see your RAM is in the Red slot.

Can u try the black slots?

 

[wingpc]

Make sure the RAM is in the slot the right way.

Recommended memory configurations

black + black
or
red + red

Just tried the black slots and same issues.

 

[nikorr]

Can u try another RAM?

 

[nikorr]

BTW,

U never went in the BIOS, right?

Its not working since the first boot?

 

[wingpc]

Can u try another RAM?

I don't really have any on hand. I really appreciate your help though!

 

[wingpc]

BTW,

U never went in the BIOS, right?

Its not working since the first boot?

The 1st boot I did these 2 same issues came up and I've been stuck for the past 3 hours trying to figure them out. I can't get into bios because I can't really see anything on my screen as its saying no output from anything.

 

[nikorr]

No problem : )

Did u try to assemble the PC before u installed it in the case?

Its always the best to run dry boot outside the case, in case anything is wrong and u would need to remove it.

 

[wingpc]

No problem : )

Did u try to assemble the PC before u installed it in the case?

Its always the best to run dry boot outside the case, in case anything is wrong and u would need to remove it.

Yeah this was my very first ever pc that I built so that didn't even occur to me. I just wanted it be done. :/

 

[nikorr]

Yeah this was my very first ever pc that I built so that didn't even occur to me. I just wanted it be done. :/

Sorry, I meant outside of the case.

There is a reason for it. If it works outside, and not inside, it may be shorting somewhere.

 

[nikorr]

Did u use the stand-offs under the mobo, between the mobo and the case?

 

[wingpc]

Did u use the stand-offs under the mobo, between the mobo and the case?

http://www.cybergooch.com/tutorials/images/buildsystem/IMG_6805.jpg

Yes it was one of the first things I did as I had read some stories about people forgetting and having to redo everything.

 

[nikorr]

Make sure the CPU power connector is connected with 8pin 12v ATX cable.

There are other 8 pins, so mistake can be made.

 

[wingpc]

Make sure the CPU power connector is connected with 8pin 12v ATX cable.

There are other 8 pins, so mistake can be made.

Oh yeah it is I'm pretty sure. Aaand I just realized, I reread the manual and that 53 in the picture is telling me what type of error is occuring. According to my manual, 53 = Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed. What does this mean?!

 

[nikorr]

Its telling u about your RAM -> Its wrong RAM.