https://forum.asrock.com/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 25 May 2026 06:22:23 +0000 Mon, 12 Aug 2019 23:28:18 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://forum.asrock.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=12129 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums_black.png https://forum.asrock.com/ https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12129&PID=66546&title=motherbaord-wont-start#66546 Author: Patton521
Subject: 12129
Posted: 12 Aug 2019 at 11:28pm

Ok so I got everything working aside from the fact that I need Windows 10. I looked at the Windows 7 USB patcher but that would really only work if I was going to install 7 but I've already got it installed. ]]> Mon, 12 Aug 2019 23:28:18 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12129&PID=66546&title=motherbaord-wont-start#66546 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12129&PID=66446&title=motherbaord-wont-start#66446 Author: Patton521
Subject: 12129
Posted: 10 Aug 2019 at 11:15pm

Xaltar wrote: It would be worth trying another PSU. Spec wise that one should be fine but if it has a fault, it could cause your issues.

Alright so I did some last minute troubleshooting and found something. If I plug in the 24-pin power connector and install the CPU the motherboard will start up. If I plug in the 8-pin 12V and the CPU fan it will start but NOT if I seat the CPU fan and lock it in place. ]]> Sat, 10 Aug 2019 23:15:34 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12129&PID=66446&title=motherbaord-wont-start#66446 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12129&PID=66421&title=motherbaord-wont-start#66421 Author: Xaltar
Subject: 12129
Posted: 10 Aug 2019 at 12:54pm

It would be worth trying another PSU. Spec wise that one should be fine but if it has a fault, it could cause your issues.]]> Sat, 10 Aug 2019 12:54:04 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12129&PID=66421&title=motherbaord-wont-start#66421 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12129&PID=66419&title=motherbaord-wont-start#66419 Author: Patton521
Subject: 12129
Posted: 10 Aug 2019 at 7:36am

Could it be that my PSU is under powered? I have an Antec EarthWatts EA-650 GREEN 650W ATX12V v2.4 SLI Ready CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply - Intel Haswell Fully Compatible. ]]> Sat, 10 Aug 2019 07:36:54 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12129&PID=66419&title=motherbaord-wont-start#66419 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12129&PID=66403&title=motherbaord-wont-start#66403 Author: Patton521
Subject: 12129
Posted: 10 Aug 2019 at 2:36am

Well this might be another problem. While doing some research it turns out that this motherboard does not support my current OS which is Win 7 64-bit but it does support Win 10 64-bit.]]> Sat, 10 Aug 2019 02:36:35 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12129&PID=66403&title=motherbaord-wont-start#66403 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12129&PID=66402&title=motherbaord-wont-start#66402 Author: Patton521
Subject: 12129
Posted: 10 Aug 2019 at 1:56am

Xaltar wrote: If you need a multimeter to find the short then it's time to return the board What I have been talking about is the obvious, a component leg bent over and touching another component's leg etc. It should be visible to the naked eye. This kind of thing can happen when installing the motherboard into the case, scraping the underside against a standoff for example. The general rule with this kind of situation is to disconnect everything from the board, check it over thoroughly and then start troubleshooting from there. On the off chance we can find the issue, lets go through some troubleshooting steps: 1. Take the board out of the case and remove everything from it (CPU, GPU, RAM etc) 2. Examine the board on the back side closely, look for any sign of scraping or bent component legs that may be shorting. If you see none move on. 3. Install the CPU and the 24pin power connector, nothing else. See if the power button responds. If the system powers on in this state it will not post but at least you will know if the power on function is working. 4. If the system powers up in step 3 insert a single RAM module in slot A2 and connect the 8pin CPU power connector (it should be a 4+4 connector, not a 6+2). See if the system powers on. 5. If step 4 is successful install your GPU and power on. 6. If all goes well you should be able to post at this point. If you fail before step 4, return the board to your place of purchase. Warranty should be covered by the retailer. If you fail after step 4 post back here and we will dig deeper. Good luck

Ok I followed the steps (although the board was already out of the case beforehand). I didn't see any sign of anything that would be causing a short. At step 3 I installed the CPU and the 24 pin power connector. I pressed the power button but again got no response. I did use the multimeter to check if the power button was in fact getting power and it is. So this test failed at step 3. ]]> Sat, 10 Aug 2019 01:56:38 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12129&PID=66402&title=motherbaord-wont-start#66402 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12129&PID=66396&title=motherbaord-wont-start#66396 Author: Xaltar
Subject: 12129
Posted: 10 Aug 2019 at 12:50am

If you need a multimeter to find the short then it's time to return the board What I have been talking about is the obvious, a component leg bent over and touching another component's leg etc. It should be visible to the naked eye. This kind of thing can happen when installing the motherboard into the case, scraping the underside against a standoff for example.

The general rule with this kind of situation is to disconnect everything from the board, check it over thoroughly and then start troubleshooting from there.

On the off chance we can find the issue, lets go through some troubleshooting steps:

1. Take the board out of the case and remove everything from it (CPU, GPU, RAM etc)
2. Examine the board on the back side closely, look for any sign of scraping or bent component legs that may be shorting. If you see none move on.
3. Install the CPU and the 24pin power connector, nothing else. See if the power button responds. If the system powers on in this state it will not post but at least you will know if the power on function is working.
4. If the system powers up in step 3 insert a single RAM module in slot A2 and connect the 8pin CPU power connector (it should be a 4+4 connector, not a 6+2). See if the system powers on.
5. If step 4 is successful install your GPU and power on.
6. If all goes well you should be able to post at this point.

If you fail before step 4, return the board to your place of purchase. Warranty should be covered by the retailer.

If you fail after step 4 post back here and we will dig deeper.

Good luck ]]> Sat, 10 Aug 2019 00:50:48 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12129&PID=66396&title=motherbaord-wont-start#66396 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12129&PID=66394&title=motherbaord-wont-start#66394 Author: Patton521
Subject: 12129
Posted: 09 Aug 2019 at 11:32pm

Xaltar wrote: The power button having no effect typically indicates one of 2 things: 1. The Clear CMOS jumper/switch is in the clear position (or stuck button in boards like yours) 2. The power protection fail-safes have been triggered. If the fail-safes have been triggered it is typically because of a short somewhere or an improperly installed CPU. Remove the CPU and make sure none of the pins are bent. If that checks out the disconnect everything from the board except CPU, RAM, PSU and GPU. Make sure you are using the correct 8pin 12v power from the PSU, it is possible to accidentally connect a PCIe 8pin power with some PSUs where the connector is a bit softer and more flexible. If you still have no joy then thoroughly examine the underside of the board for anything that could be shorting. The fact that you have power to the board (LEDs light up) but the power switch does nothing indicates a safety feature is preventing damage to the system should the board attempt to power on. It could be anything from a bent over component leg under the board (from a capacitor for example) that is shorting to a screw that fell on the board somewhere and got lodged in a place that created a short. Good luck

The CPU pins are straight. I bought a multimeter to check for the short but I'm not quite sure how to go about doing it as I've never done this type of test before. Could someone give me some pointers?]]> Fri, 09 Aug 2019 23:32:31 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12129&PID=66394&title=motherbaord-wont-start#66394 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12129&PID=66364&title=motherbaord-wont-start#66364 Author: Xaltar
Subject: 12129
Posted: 09 Aug 2019 at 3:05pm

The power button having no effect typically indicates one of 2 things:

1. The Clear CMOS jumper/switch is in the clear position (or stuck button in boards like yours)
2. The power protection fail-safes have been triggered.

If the fail-safes have been triggered it is typically because of a short somewhere or an improperly installed CPU. Remove the CPU and make sure none of the pins are bent.

If that checks out the disconnect everything from the board except CPU, RAM, PSU and GPU. Make sure you are using the correct 8pin 12v power from the PSU, it is possible to accidentally connect a PCIe 8pin power with some PSUs where the connector is a bit softer and more flexible.

If you still have no joy then thoroughly examine the underside of the board for anything that could be shorting. The fact that you have power to the board (LEDs light up) but the power switch does nothing indicates a safety feature is preventing damage to the system should the board attempt to power on. It could be anything from a bent over component leg under the board (from a capacitor for example) that is shorting to a screw that fell on the board somewhere and got lodged in a place that created a short.

Good luck

Edited by Xaltar - 09 Aug 2019 at 3:07pm]]> Fri, 09 Aug 2019 15:05:54 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12129&PID=66364&title=motherbaord-wont-start#66364 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12129&PID=66354&title=motherbaord-wont-start#66354 Author: Patton521
Subject: 12129
Posted: 09 Aug 2019 at 10:49am

Xaltar wrote: In that case, make sure both switches are functioning correctly, if you push them there should be a tactile click. If there is no click the switch may be stuck in the clear state. You can also check the traces under the switches, make sure there are no shorts.

I checked that and the buttons are good.]]> Fri, 09 Aug 2019 10:49:03 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12129&PID=66354&title=motherbaord-wont-start#66354