I believe your mainboard has a short circuit.

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10-11-2016, 10:32 PM

I recently purchased an ASUS gaming B4-50 Plus motherboard and it started making a buzzing noise when I powered it on. After trying to switch it on, nothing functioned properly, but the built-in RGB lighting still worked and the rear USB ports remained operational. *I haven’t installed the CPU yet* — is my motherboard functioning correctly?

MichishigeKun

10-11-2016, 10:32 PM #1

Blubberboy22
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10-15-2016, 08:33 AM

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Blubberboy22

10-15-2016, 08:33 AM #2

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Peteechops25
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10-15-2016, 09:27 AM

However, the RGB on the motherboard functions properly

Peteechops25

10-15-2016, 09:27 AM #3

However, the RGB on the motherboard functions properly

Smoofie
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10-16-2016, 05:33 AM

Did you connect the wall power cord to the power supply? That’s the usual step. If not, I won’t panic just yet because the system can’t fully start without a CPU.

Smoofie

10-16-2016, 05:33 AM #4

Did you connect the wall power cord to the power supply? That’s the usual step. If not, I won’t panic just yet because the system can’t fully start without a CPU.

OneTapDiverse
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10-16-2016, 02:27 PM

It made contact with a piece of metal.

OneTapDiverse

10-16-2016, 02:27 PM #5

It made contact with a piece of metal.

Fabista
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10-16-2016, 03:53 PM

Yes, the USB ports and other connections remain functional.

Fabista

10-16-2016, 03:53 PM #6

Yes, the USB ports and other connections remain functional.

SnifePvP
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10-24-2016, 10:47 AM

Is it housed in a protective enclosure? When you connected power, what arrangement did you use? The zapping noise during plugging in doesn’t always indicate arcing—it might just be the wall and cord connection, which is typical. Certain boards need a CPU to start up, while others usually do. The definitive check comes when your CPU finally activates!

SnifePvP

10-24-2016, 10:47 AM #7

EliGamezz
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10-24-2016, 07:16 PM

I felt a brief electrical jolt when my motherboard made contact with metal inside the case during installation.

EliGamezz

10-24-2016, 07:16 PM #8

I felt a brief electrical jolt when my motherboard made contact with metal inside the case during installation.

husker53
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10-24-2016, 07:33 PM

There is still power in and out of the motherboard bc the usb hubs at the rear work fine. I'll just wait until it arrives to see.

husker53

10-24-2016, 07:33 PM #9

There is still power in and out of the motherboard bc the usb hubs at the rear work fine. I'll just wait until it arrives to see.

Bartekdwarf
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10-25-2016, 07:47 AM

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Understood, happy to help! Just remember: avoid any metal contacting the bottom of your motherboard completely. This can cause unwanted electrical connections between components that shouldn’t be linked. Instead of using bare metal, place the board on materials like carpet or wood—anything other than a plain sheet of unpainted metal works best.

Bartekdwarf

10-25-2016, 07:47 AM #10

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