https://forum.asrock.com/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:29:55 +0000 Wed, 25 May 2022 19:13:22 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://forum.asrock.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=23569 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums_black.png https://forum.asrock.com/ https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=23569&PID=99143&title=troubleshooting-new-build-a520mitx#99143 Author: Xaltar
Subject: 23569
Posted: 25 May 2022 at 7:13pm

Sorry to hear that, let me know how it goes with ASRock Tech Support.
Good luck ]]> Wed, 25 May 2022 19:13:22 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=23569&PID=99143&title=troubleshooting-new-build-a520mitx#99143 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=23569&PID=99133&title=troubleshooting-new-build-a520mitx#99133 Author: rg500g
Subject: 23569
Posted: 24 May 2022 at 7:09am

Xaltar wrote: The "*" is just to denote that those CPU variants do not have an iGPU. Try with a single stick of RAM in slot B1 and make sure to clear CMOS. Leave the system powered for at least 5mins, sometimes memory training can take a while on first startup with a new CPU.

Unfortunately, I never got any video output. I left it on for over an hour, reset CMOS beforehand, and I'm still without video. I don't look forward to filling out a support ticket, but that's the only option I have. Given my prior experience with Support, it will take 8-10 exchanges before the Support technician concedes that I have an issue with RMA potential. If that's the buyin, so be it.]]> Tue, 24 May 2022 07:09:17 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=23569&PID=99133&title=troubleshooting-new-build-a520mitx#99133 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=23569&PID=99132&title=troubleshooting-new-build-a520mitx#99132 Author: rg500g
Subject: 23569
Posted: 24 May 2022 at 2:46am

Thank you very much. I learned about the asterisk this morning looking at the QVL once more. If the QVL is to be believed the Ryzen 5 3600 should be supported with any BIOS revision. I replaced the GPU with a known working unit and behavior did not change. LEDs on the GPUs show power, but no output results. plugged a testing module into the PSU motherboard connector to verify motherboard power, then re-seated the motherboard connector just to be sure. I will next remove one stick and leave it on for 5+ minutes. Again, my thanks for your guidance.]]> Tue, 24 May 2022 02:46:25 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=23569&PID=99132&title=troubleshooting-new-build-a520mitx#99132 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=23569&PID=99131&title=troubleshooting-new-build-a520mitx#99131 Author: Xaltar
Subject: 23569
Posted: 24 May 2022 at 12:06am

The "*" is just to denote that those CPU variants do not have an iGPU.
Try with a single stick of RAM in slot B1 and make sure to clear CMOS.
Leave the system powered for at least 5mins, sometimes memory training can take
a while on first startup with a new CPU.]]> Tue, 24 May 2022 00:06:12 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=23569&PID=99131&title=troubleshooting-new-build-a520mitx#99131 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=23569&PID=99128&title=troubleshooting-new-build-a520mitx#99128 Author: rg500g
Subject: 23569
Posted: 23 May 2022 at 11:28am

I completed assembly comprising the A520M-ITX/AC motherboard, Ryzen 5 3600 CPU, 16 GB Corsair Vengeance LPX memory, Samsung 970 EVO NVME, Asus RTX 2070 GPU and Corsair RM 750 PSU. On first boot I don't see the BIOS screen. The GPU's power indicator light shows power, fans are operational, but no display.

I double checked the CPU power cable and it is well seated both in the PSU and motherboard. I removed and re-seated the GPU also. I was wary of a possible incompatibility between the Ryzen 5 3600 and the A520 chipset but the CPU QVL shows compatibility at all BIOS levels, albeit with a red asterisk beside the CPU name, and that red asterisk is not explained anywhere I could find.

I do not have an internal speaker so I cannot hear any beep codes. At this point I do not know how to diagnose further, and would greatly appreciate advice/guidance.]]> Mon, 23 May 2022 11:28:58 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=23569&PID=99128&title=troubleshooting-new-build-a520mitx#99128