1. Welcome Guest! In order to create a new topic or reply to an existing one, you must register first. It is easy and free. Click here to sign up now!.
    Dismiss Notice

No post with minimal boot configuration, faulty component?

Discussion in 'Specific Hardware Issues' started by Firstbuild, Aug 9, 2021.

Tags:
  1. Firstbuild

    Firstbuild

    Joined:
    Aug 9, 2021
    Messages:
    3
    Operating System:
    Windows 10
    So I have been trying to get my new PC to post for the last week and at this point I’m thinking it must be a faulty component. The PC doesn’t post with minimal components (PSU, Mobo, CPU, CPU cooler, RAM). I don’t believe the PSU is dead as the system stays on when powered on. I think a more likely culprit is the latter components. The Mobo has no visual signs of damage as far as I can see and the RGB lights on it are on. With the RAM I suspect I have no way of testing it without a secondary system. And the CPU which I think is probably the issue, I have checked it is seated correctly after I had to remove the AIO when I had an issue with it but I didn’t lift the CPU and check the pins. I want to leave it to the end because of the hassle of cleaning and reapplying. I’m wondering If anybody has any ideas or advice I can try before I remove the AIO.

    I have gone through multiple no post troubleshooting checklists this is what I’ve tried or at least everything I can remember trying:
    • Using 1 stick of RAM and made sure it was seated.
    • Seated and re-seated all the connectors
    • Tried using just a hard drive instead of m.2 ssd
    • Tried a different m.2 slot for ssd
    • Removing the GPU and trying the iGPU
    • Tried plugging HDMI cable in mobo and GPU
    • Cleared CMOS by removing the battery
    • Took out the motherboard, made sure there were no wires underneath and checked the standoffs.
    • Followed ASUS debug Q-LED, I have a constant light on boot and ASUS advises I take out the m.2 ssd and re-install it which I did.
    • Made sure the front panel plugs are inserted correctly.
    • Made sure power button at back of PSU is turned on.
    • Tested components outside of case and shorting the power pins.
    Specs:
    CPU: i5 11600k
    Mobo: Asus TUF Gaming B560-Plus WiFi
    GPU: Asus Dual OC Mini 3060 ti
    Storage: WD Blue SN550 1TB M.2
    PSU: Seasonic Focus GX-750
    Memory: Crucial Ballistix 16gb
     
    Firstbuild, Aug 9, 2021
    #1
  3. Tony D

    Tony D Administrator Administrator

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2009
    Messages:
    5,161
    Location:
    SE Pennsylvania, USA
    Operating System:
    Windows XP Professional
    Hello and welcome FirstBuild. You're doing all the right things. Have you tried booting without the SSD? You don't need an SSD to get thru POST.
     
    Tony D, Aug 9, 2021
    #2
    IJAC, allheart55 (Cindy E) and Seth Anthony like this.
  4. Firstbuild

    Firstbuild

    Joined:
    Aug 9, 2021
    Messages:
    3
    Operating System:
    Windows 10
    Yes I have. I tried booting with no storage, with just m.2 ssd and with just an old sata hard drive all give me the same boot Q-LED and no post.
     
    Firstbuild, Aug 9, 2021
    #3
  5. Tony D

    Tony D Administrator Administrator

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2009
    Messages:
    5,161
    Location:
    SE Pennsylvania, USA
    Operating System:
    Windows XP Professional
    If we were in a factory test environment, we'd have the proper test equipment. Being that we are mere mortals, we have to resort to swapping pieces out until we find the culprit.

    In the meantime, make sure none of the standoffs that hold the board to the chassis are shorting any of the circuit runs. Kinda hard to do because you can't see under the board. So remove the board totally from the chassis. Place it on something non conductive like a piece of cardboard. Then see if it will get thru POST.
     
    Tony D, Aug 9, 2021
    #4
    IJAC and allheart55 (Cindy E) like this.
  6. Seth Anthony

    Seth Anthony Registered Members

    Joined:
    Mar 31, 2017
    Messages:
    1,444
    Operating System:
    Linux Based
    Computer Brand or Motherboard:
    Altaire 8800
    CPU:
    Modified Texas Instruments calculator
    Memory:
    2 transistor tubes
    Hard Drive:
    pen and paper
    Graphics Card:
    TV ready
    Power Supply:
    Mouse on a wheel
    Double check the CPU power plug.
     
    Seth Anthony, Aug 9, 2021
    #5
    IJAC, allheart55 (Cindy E) and Tony D like this.
  7. Seth Anthony

    Seth Anthony Registered Members

    Joined:
    Mar 31, 2017
    Messages:
    1,444
    Operating System:
    Linux Based
    Computer Brand or Motherboard:
    Altaire 8800
    CPU:
    Modified Texas Instruments calculator
    Memory:
    2 transistor tubes
    Hard Drive:
    pen and paper
    Graphics Card:
    TV ready
    Power Supply:
    Mouse on a wheel
    Also, since nothing is appearing on the screen, did you rule out the monitor?
     
    Last edited: Aug 9, 2021
    Seth Anthony, Aug 9, 2021
    #6
    IJAC likes this.
  8. Firstbuild

    Firstbuild

    Joined:
    Aug 9, 2021
    Messages:
    3
    Operating System:
    Windows 10
    I've taken apart and rebuilt the build a few times now. I have checked the CPU power and all the connectors are seated.
    With the monitor, I'm using a TV as a temporary screen until my monitor arrives. The TV is working fine, I made sure I was on the right input as well. I have yet to try using a DP cable as I don't have one until the monitor arrives.
     
    Firstbuild, Aug 10, 2021
    #7
: Troubleshooting

Share This Page