ASRock Forums : FM2A88M Extreme4+New build PC won't post https://forum.asrock.com/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 05 May 2026 15:45:15 +0000 Sat, 23 Jan 2016 23:34:18 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://forum.asrock.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1804 <![CDATA[ASRock Forums]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums_black.png https://forum.asrock.com/ <![CDATA[FM2A88M Extreme4+New build PC won't post : mj, see my last post above this.You...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1804&PID=9067&title=fm2a88m-extreme4-new-build-pc-wont-post#9067 Author: wardog
Subject: 1804
Posted: 23 Jan 2016 at 11:34pm

mj, see my last post above this.

You DO need a graphics card for either CPU you mention having. The X4-860K doesn't have an iGPU either.
]]> Sat, 23 Jan 2016 23:34:18 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1804&PID=9067&title=fm2a88m-extreme4-new-build-pc-wont-post#9067 <![CDATA[FM2A88M Extreme4+New build PC won't post : What sort of requirements do you...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1804&PID=9066&title=fm2a88m-extreme4-new-build-pc-wont-post#9066 Author: PetrolHead
Subject: 1804
Posted: 23 Jan 2016 at 11:32pm

What sort of requirements do you have for your graphics card, if any? Maybe we can help you pick out one that'll suit your needs and won't make cost you and arm and a leg.
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Subject: 1804
Posted: 23 Jan 2016 at 11:26pm

Originally posted by mj74 mj74 wrote:

I'll order a graphics card then..


Meh, no friend to borrow one from.? I mean, you'll only need in your HTPC till you flash the BIOS and place that other CPU in.

EDITED. My BAD. You'll need one regardless. The X4 860K doesn't have an iGPU either


Edited by wardog - 23 Jan 2016 at 11:32pm]]> Sat, 23 Jan 2016 23:26:39 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1804&PID=9064&title=fm2a88m-extreme4-new-build-pc-wont-post#9064 <![CDATA[FM2A88M Extreme4+New build PC won't post : Thanks guys. I&#039;ll order a...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1804&PID=9060&title=fm2a88m-extreme4-new-build-pc-wont-post#9060 Author: mj74
Subject: 1804
Posted: 23 Jan 2016 at 11:19pm

Thanks guys.

I'll order a graphics card then..

]]> Sat, 23 Jan 2016 23:19:09 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1804&PID=9060&title=fm2a88m-extreme4-new-build-pc-wont-post#9060 <![CDATA[FM2A88M Extreme4+New build PC won't post : By what you initially posted a...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1804&PID=9053&title=fm2a88m-extreme4-new-build-pc-wont-post#9053 Author: wardog
Subject: 1804
Posted: 23 Jan 2016 at 10:24pm

By what you initially posted a graphics card is the only thing in your way.

No beeps with the memory in, beeps with the memory out? Yea, put any ol' graphics card in her and I'm betting you'll be off to the races.


Post back the results.




Edited by wardog - 23 Jan 2016 at 10:25pm]]> Sat, 23 Jan 2016 22:24:34 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1804&PID=9053&title=fm2a88m-extreme4-new-build-pc-wont-post#9053 <![CDATA[FM2A88M Extreme4+New build PC won't post : It &#034;Supports&#034; the graphics...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1804&PID=9052&title=fm2a88m-extreme4-new-build-pc-wont-post#9052 Author: wardog
Subject: 1804
Posted: 23 Jan 2016 at 10:20pm

It "Supports" the graphics of CPU's that have an iGPU.

But "onboard graphics" , um... No.

A dedicated graphics card will be needed to allow you to get video out when using that X2 340.

Once you get that card in and video out, you'll be able to flash the BIOS
]]> Sat, 23 Jan 2016 22:20:37 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1804&PID=9052&title=fm2a88m-extreme4-new-build-pc-wont-post#9052 <![CDATA[FM2A88M Extreme4+New build PC won't post : No, it doesn&#039;t. The specs...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1804&PID=9051&title=fm2a88m-extreme4-new-build-pc-wont-post#9051 Author: PetrolHead
Subject: 1804
Posted: 23 Jan 2016 at 10:20pm

No, it doesn't. The specs say:

"Integrated AMD Radeon R7/R5 Series Graphics in A-series APU"

In A-series APU, not on the motherboard. Also, the CPU support list states the following:

"Some of AMD CPU (i.e AMD Athlon/Sempron family CPU) does not have integrated graphics processor. When this kind of CPU is installed, a discrete VGA card is required."

Edited by PetrolHead - 23 Jan 2016 at 10:22pm]]> Sat, 23 Jan 2016 22:20:26 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1804&PID=9051&title=fm2a88m-extreme4-new-build-pc-wont-post#9051 <![CDATA[FM2A88M Extreme4+New build PC won't post : TheFM2A88M Extreme4+ has onboard...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1804&PID=9050&title=fm2a88m-extreme4-new-build-pc-wont-post#9050 Author: mj74
Subject: 1804
Posted: 23 Jan 2016 at 10:14pm

The FM2A88M Extreme4+ has onboard graphics.]]> Sat, 23 Jan 2016 22:14:23 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1804&PID=9050&title=fm2a88m-extreme4-new-build-pc-wont-post#9050 <![CDATA[FM2A88M Extreme4+New build PC won't post : hehehe, the X2 340X doesn&#039;t...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1804&PID=9049&title=fm2a88m-extreme4-new-build-pc-wont-post#9049 Author: wardog
Subject: 1804
Posted: 23 Jan 2016 at 10:12pm

hehehe, the X2 340X doesn't have an iGPU so you'd better have a graphics card in there if you expect to see ANYTHING Wink

Another common issue.
]]> Sat, 23 Jan 2016 22:12:39 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1804&PID=9049&title=fm2a88m-extreme4-new-build-pc-wont-post#9049 <![CDATA[FM2A88M Extreme4+New build PC won't post : Hi Wardog, thanks for your reply.The...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1804&PID=9047&title=fm2a88m-extreme4-new-build-pc-wont-post#9047 Author: mj74
Subject: 1804
Posted: 23 Jan 2016 at 10:06pm

Hi Wardog, thanks for your reply.

The Ram p/n is HX318C10FK2/16 and is certified by Kingston as being compatible with my mobo.

The bios version is P2.40 - the mobo is new.

My PSU (model AvF Micro-ATX EZ450) has a 4 pin connector and it is plugged into the 8 pin socket, connecting pins 1-5 as shown in the instruction manual (it is the only way the plug will fit)

The CPU currently installed is an AMD X2 340X.  I  first tried with a X4 860K but then realised I need to flash the bios before I can use it.

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