ASRock Forums : ASRock Fm2A58M-VGA3+ R2.0 Wont Turn on. https://forum.asrock.com/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 26 May 2026 08:50:31 +0000 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 23:10:31 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://forum.asrock.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1226 <![CDATA[ASRock Forums]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums_black.png https://forum.asrock.com/ <![CDATA[ASRock Fm2A58M-VGA3+ R2.0 Wont Turn on. : Xaltar wrote:You will want...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1226&PID=5830&title=asrock-fm2a58mvga3-r2-0-wont-turn-on#5830 Author: Joker wild
Subject: 1226
Posted: 18 Nov 2015 at 11:10pm

Originally posted by Xaltar Xaltar wrote:

You will want to set your hard disks to AHCI for optimum performance. When you turn on the PC you will want to press F11 during post and select a boot device, your external optical drive should be listed as a USB device.



Ok i did that, but its still not installing windows. The message reads: Reboot and select proper boot device or insert boot media in selected boot device and press a key.
]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2015 23:10:31 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1226&PID=5830&title=asrock-fm2a58mvga3-r2-0-wont-turn-on#5830 <![CDATA[ASRock Fm2A58M-VGA3+ R2.0 Wont Turn on. : You will want to set your hard...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1226&PID=5824&title=asrock-fm2a58mvga3-r2-0-wont-turn-on#5824 Author: Xaltar
Subject: 1226
Posted: 18 Nov 2015 at 3:39pm

You will want to set your hard disks to AHCI for optimum performance. When you turn on the PC you will want to press F11 during post and select a boot device, your external optical drive should be listed as a USB device.]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2015 15:39:51 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1226&PID=5824&title=asrock-fm2a58mvga3-r2-0-wont-turn-on#5824 <![CDATA[ASRock Fm2A58M-VGA3+ R2.0 Wont Turn on. : Joker wild wrote: wardog...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1226&PID=5823&title=asrock-fm2a58mvga3-r2-0-wont-turn-on#5823 Author: Joker wild
Subject: 1226
Posted: 18 Nov 2015 at 2:58pm

Originally posted by Joker wild Joker wild wrote:

Originally posted by wardog wardog wrote:

BIOS > Advanced > Storage Configuration

Is your hard drive/SSD showing up beside SATA_1 _2 _3 or _4 ??
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yes sata 1&2  have the appropriate hard drives detected



ide mode if that matters
]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2015 14:58:46 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1226&PID=5823&title=asrock-fm2a58mvga3-r2-0-wont-turn-on#5823 <![CDATA[ASRock Fm2A58M-VGA3+ R2.0 Wont Turn on. : wardog wrote:BIOS &gt; Advanced...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1226&PID=5822&title=asrock-fm2a58mvga3-r2-0-wont-turn-on#5822 Author: Joker wild
Subject: 1226
Posted: 18 Nov 2015 at 2:56pm

Originally posted by wardog wardog wrote:

BIOS > Advanced > Storage Configuration

Is your hard drive/SSD showing up beside SATA_1 _2 _3 or _4 ??
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yes sata 1&2  have the appropriate hard drives detected
]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2015 14:56:58 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1226&PID=5822&title=asrock-fm2a58mvga3-r2-0-wont-turn-on#5822 <![CDATA[ASRock Fm2A58M-VGA3+ R2.0 Wont Turn on. : BIOS &gt; Advanced &gt; Storage...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1226&PID=5820&title=asrock-fm2a58mvga3-r2-0-wont-turn-on#5820 Author: wardog
Subject: 1226
Posted: 18 Nov 2015 at 2:21pm

BIOS > Advanced > Storage Configuration

Is your hard drive/SSD showing up beside SATA_1 _2 _3 or _4 ??
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]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2015 14:21:45 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1226&PID=5820&title=asrock-fm2a58mvga3-r2-0-wont-turn-on#5820 <![CDATA[ASRock Fm2A58M-VGA3+ R2.0 Wont Turn on. : Ok. so the computer is posting...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1226&PID=5819&title=asrock-fm2a58mvga3-r2-0-wont-turn-on#5819 Author: Joker wild
Subject: 1226
Posted: 18 Nov 2015 at 1:42pm

Ok. so the computer is posting now, and i have the graphical interface of the uefi set yup the way i want it. now when i go to install the operating system, it tells me i need to select an appropriate boot device. the DVD i have has windows 7 on it, and it is an external type DVD rom/DVD burner, but it doesn't seem to be able to install windows. ideas?
]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2015 13:42:40 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1226&PID=5819&title=asrock-fm2a58mvga3-r2-0-wont-turn-on#5819 <![CDATA[ASRock Fm2A58M-VGA3+ R2.0 Wont Turn on. : Rabiddog wrote: Joker wild...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1226&PID=5799&title=asrock-fm2a58mvga3-r2-0-wont-turn-on#5799 Author: Joker wild
Subject: 1226
Posted: 18 Nov 2015 at 12:02am

Originally posted by Rabiddog Rabiddog wrote:

Originally posted by Joker wild Joker wild wrote:

I don't have a case, as I plan to build one out of Legos. Let me see if I understand you so far.
 
You're telling me that the psu acts more like a power strip, and to turn the device on, I have to use a separate switch entirely, a switch, that is usually supplied with a case purchased from any retailers, so in order to get the computer to post, I'll needs second switch in the same way I would if I had a tv plugged into a power strip?
Im sorry,but have you ever turned any computer on?
Have you ever used a switch on the back of a computer to turn it on?



Every time ive used a computer the switch has always been in the back. i've used the same one for a little over a decade, my cousin built it for me and he designed it so it wouldnt need to be upgraded for quite a while. i'm doing the same here He did a custom case and set the power button on the back next to the I/O. i plan to put the I/o on th efrnt this time.
]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2015 00:02:24 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1226&PID=5799&title=asrock-fm2a58mvga3-r2-0-wont-turn-on#5799 <![CDATA[ASRock Fm2A58M-VGA3+ R2.0 Wont Turn on. : Thank you all for the help and...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1226&PID=5763&title=asrock-fm2a58mvga3-r2-0-wont-turn-on#5763 Author: Joker wild
Subject: 1226
Posted: 16 Nov 2015 at 10:12pm

Thank you all for the help and advice. I have a power button coming in on the 17th, and ill see if I can get it to post then, also thank you for the instructables link to the Lego PC case, that will help. I'll post an update soon]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2015 22:12:39 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1226&PID=5763&title=asrock-fm2a58mvga3-r2-0-wont-turn-on#5763 <![CDATA[ASRock Fm2A58M-VGA3+ R2.0 Wont Turn on. : Actually, AT systems used turn...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1226&PID=5695&title=asrock-fm2a58mvga3-r2-0-wont-turn-on#5695 Author: Xaltar
Subject: 1226
Posted: 15 Nov 2015 at 3:12pm

Actually, AT systems used turn on at the PSU but I have not seen one since first gen Pentiums  were current Smile

It is an easy thing to overlook if you are a new builder. Venturing into the world of system building for the first time can be daunting and in all likelihood you will make a few mistakes but each one you make will teach you something. Don't be discouraged and take each new thing you learn as a win.

Old PCs (pre Pentium 2) used to be AT form factor and would be turned on directly from the PSU or at least a switch connected to the PSU. This system was abandoned because it shunts a spike of power into the system every time you turn the power supply on. Around the time Pentiums gave way to Pentium II the ATX system currently in use was implemented commercially. ATX systems constantly have a small amount of power running through the system and are "powered up" by a switch that must be connected to the motherboard, this means less power spiking and better component longevity. 

If you look at the post where I posted the picture of the front panel header (the block of pins in the image) it should tell you all you need to know to power on the system and test it. For a first build I strongly recommend that you use a standard case rather than use a more creative medium. Once you have it all worked out in a normal case you can then build your Lego case and use the standard case for reference as to how many fan holes, vents and other essential cooling features you need to implement. 

Here is fairly comprehensive video tutorial on system building that should help you get a better understanding of not only how to put a PC together but also why it needs to be done this way.

Part 1
Part 2

If you do go ahead with building a  Lego case at some point I would love to see your progress on the build Thumbs Up 


Edited by Xaltar - 15 Nov 2015 at 3:24pm]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2015 15:12:26 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1226&PID=5695&title=asrock-fm2a58mvga3-r2-0-wont-turn-on#5695 <![CDATA[ASRock Fm2A58M-VGA3+ R2.0 Wont Turn on. : Joker wild wrote: I don&#039;t...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1226&PID=5693&title=asrock-fm2a58mvga3-r2-0-wont-turn-on#5693 Author: Rabiddog
Subject: 1226
Posted: 15 Nov 2015 at 12:17pm

Originally posted by Joker wild Joker wild wrote:

I don't have a case, as I plan to build one out of Legos. Let me see if I understand you so far.
 
You're telling me that the psu acts more like a power strip, and to turn the device on, I have to use a separate switch entirely, a switch, that is usually supplied with a case purchased from any retailers, so in order to get the computer to post, I'll needs second switch in the same way I would if I had a tv plugged into a power strip?
Im sorry,but have you ever turned any computer on?
Have you ever used a switch on the back of a computer to turn it on?
]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2015 12:17:22 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1226&PID=5693&title=asrock-fm2a58mvga3-r2-0-wont-turn-on#5693