X99X Killer Won't power without CPU and RAM?
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Topic: X99X Killer Won't power without CPU and RAM?
Posted By: jimgravina
Subject: X99X Killer Won't power without CPU and RAM?
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2015 at 3:40am
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Could use some help... I got my motherboard but still waiting on the CPU and RAM. I was hoping to test the motherboard by just plugging in the ATX and CPU power to my PSU and just pressing the ON button. However, nothing works. I was expecting to at least get the DEBUG lights to come on, or other lights on the board, but no signs on life. PSU is brand new and DOES work. I didnt think you NEED the CPU to just power it up, maybe you do with this board? Anyone experience this or is my board DOA. Thanks! Jim
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Posted By: wardog
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2015 at 5:18am
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Relax until you get your CPU and memory. :) Think. If there is no CPU installed on the board, just what were you expecting it to do? |
Posted By: wardog
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2015 at 5:30am
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And now that I think of it ....... Now that you've powered it the caps now hold a charge. A charge waiting to zap something as you begin assembling it further Pull the power from the wall, disconnect power and remove your video card, disconnect the 24-pin, 8-pin, and any other power from the PSU that may be connected. After doing the above, and with your cases Power switch still connected to the MB's header, press and hold the cases Power switch for 5 seconds to dissipate any charge the MB may yet hold. Too, should you encounter an error once it's fully assembled you should remember a BIOS clearing might at that point get you running. Keep us posted on your successes. |
Posted By: jimgravina
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2015 at 6:29am
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Thanks for the reply! I only asked because I had a past build where the Motherboard lights lit up even with no CPU or Memory installed. If i do in fact have a dead board I would like to RMA at and have it ready for when my cpu and memory come in. I'm not sure I follow you directions. I dont think it ever powered on to begin with but I will try your suggestion! Also, i dont have ANYTHING connected to the motherboard...I just wanted to see it turning it on would show lights or some signs of life... It is set up outside of the case and have tried the onboard power button as well as shorting the power button pins...still nothing.
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Posted By: wardog
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2015 at 7:44am
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It's not a good idea though. Get the CPU and memory installed, and if it shouldn't then, the BIOS clearing and possible take a second look at the wiring from the case to the system panel header. |
Posted By: jimgravina
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2015 at 7:58am
| Yes I will wait. Just heard back from ASRick technical support and they said it will NOT power without the CPU installed. Thanks for your help! |
Posted By: parsec
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2015 at 1:18pm
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While I completely agree with Wardog, attempting to start the board without a CPU and/or DRAM memory connected is a waste of time, there are two things you could look at for some sign of life from the board. First is the optical SPDIF output jack on the board's IO panel. The LED will be on even if it is not being used. You might be able to see some red light around the edges of the cover. Or carefully use a pencil or toothpick and press in on the cover to see if the LED is on. Second is the network input jacks. Connect one to a network cable from your router, you may see the yellow connection LED turn on. Given the complexity of a PC mother board, if an LED or two light up, that does not begin to indicate that it is in good working order. ------------- http://valid.x86.fr/48rujh" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: jimgravina
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2015 at 1:42pm
Great point! Thank you! Jim
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