I believe I have a bad motherboard issue.
I believe I have a bad motherboard issue.
I reviewed your instructions and removed all components except the power supply and motherboard. I followed the suggestion to test elsewhere, but the issue persisted, leading me to suspect a motherboard problem.
This device won't start because it requires a GPU to begin booting.
It doesn't start up. No images appear. This appears to be a user mistake, not a hardware issue.
I'm glad you're getting it now. Thanks for your honesty.
Sorry if I missed anything.
Modern computer parts tend to handle ESD better than older models, but it's wise to use one just in case. Damage from static electricity can still happen even with newer hardware. The main concern isn't usually the motherboard—your CPU (Intel Core i3 9100f) lacks built-in graphics and requires a dedicated card to show video at startup. You'll need a GPU to run the system and display video, though a budget used or refurbished one with compatible drivers should suffice if you don't need high performance.
Simply connect a power supply to a grounded outlet and press it.
Ensure the power supply linked to a grounded outlet is switched off before handling it or attaching an antistatic wristband for static discharge prevention. If you lack a backup PSU, periodically touching a metal component inside a computer case (particularly after shifting your feet) can aid in ESD protection; however, for optimal defense against ESD damage, use an antistatic wrist strap connected to the fan grille of a disconnected but grounded power source.