ASRock Forums : AB350 Gaming-ITX/ac not powering on https://forum.asrock.com/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:02:05 +0000 Sun, 07 Oct 2018 22:52:02 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://forum.asrock.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=9842 <![CDATA[ASRock Forums]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums_black.png https://forum.asrock.com/ <![CDATA[AB350 Gaming-ITX/ac not powering on : There was a bit too much thermal...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9842&PID=56814&title=ab350-gamingitx-ac-not-powering-on#56814 Author: faceplant
Subject: 9842
Posted: 07 Oct 2018 at 10:52pm

There was a bit too much thermal compound on the previous installation, so I cleaned it very well this time and verified it was clean under a microscope. I also noticed one pin was bent a bit.

Maybe there was a little thermal compound on the pins, or maybe the bent pin was causing the problem. I don't know for sure.]]> Sun, 07 Oct 2018 22:52:02 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9842&PID=56814&title=ab350-gamingitx-ac-not-powering-on#56814 <![CDATA[AB350 Gaming-ITX/ac not powering on : Excellent news! How come CPU was...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9842&PID=56809&title=ab350-gamingitx-ac-not-powering-on#56809 Author: xhue
Subject: 9842
Posted: 07 Oct 2018 at 3:52pm

Excellent news!

How come CPU was notcseated well? It is just a simple drop down. It either fits or not. IDK if locking bar can be engaged if CPU is not seated well?.
]]> Sun, 07 Oct 2018 15:52:05 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9842&PID=56809&title=ab350-gamingitx-ac-not-powering-on#56809 <![CDATA[AB350 Gaming-ITX/ac not powering on : Thanks for the reply. It ended...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9842&PID=56807&title=ab350-gamingitx-ac-not-powering-on#56807 Author: faceplant
Subject: 9842
Posted: 07 Oct 2018 at 6:07am

Thanks for the reply. It ended up re-seating the CPU and it's working well now.

The only problem now is one of my fans is not working, but that's not a problem with the motherboard.]]> Sun, 07 Oct 2018 06:07:02 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9842&PID=56807&title=ab350-gamingitx-ac-not-powering-on#56807 <![CDATA[AB350 Gaming-ITX/ac not powering on : Check if your mobo is not shorting...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9842&PID=56805&title=ab350-gamingitx-ac-not-powering-on#56805 Author: xhue
Subject: 9842
Posted: 07 Oct 2018 at 3:23am

Check if your mobo is not shorting out some lead. Try pulling it out the case and try booting it up bare-bone.

Check if PSU is OK too. If this doesn't help, RMA the mobo.
]]> Sun, 07 Oct 2018 03:23:34 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9842&PID=56805&title=ab350-gamingitx-ac-not-powering-on#56805 <![CDATA[AB350 Gaming-ITX/ac not powering on : I first configured it to test...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9842&PID=56802&title=ab350-gamingitx-ac-not-powering-on#56802 Author: faceplant
Subject: 9842
Posted: 07 Oct 2018 at 1:47am

I first configured it to test it with just the GPU card (GTX-1070), which was powered from the GPU connector, and the two motherboard power connectors + power switch. Memory was also installed. CPU is Ryzen 1700. The CPU fan is/was also plugged in (of course).

When I first powered it on, it came on for a few seconds (the CPU fan was running), and then it powered off. I haven't been able to get it to do anything since.

I now have no memory or GPU installed. I've tried resetting CMOS and pulling the CMOS battery. Neither had any effect. I've also tested it on two different cases and power supplies.

It appears to be completely dead now. Any suggestions?
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