Initial setup only, no further posts needed. Please assist.
Initial setup only, no further posts needed. Please assist.
Hi, I just assembled my first PC using some spare components and a few new parts from an old 8-year-old machine that failed. When it started up for the first time, there was no post and the CPU debug light was active. I swapped out the motherboard for a fresh one. Still, after booting, neither the post nor the debug lights appeared. All fans are running normally, even the mouse light is on, but I haven’t seen the BIOS screen yet. Later, I replaced the GPU because the heat sink was heavily corroded, though the issue remained. Someone suggested a BIOS update for my motherboard to ensure compatibility with the CPU, but I’m still unsure. Also, noticed the power button light flickers unpredictably when turning on the PC—does that matter? Thanks! CPU: Intel i3 12100f (new) Motherboard: MSI Pro H610M-G DDR4 (new and replaced) RAM: Samsung 8GB sticks (M378A1G43EB1-CPB, 8 years old) GPU: XFX SWFT210 RX 6600 (new)/Asus 1660 Super (new) Cooler: Intel stock cooler (new) SSD: Samsung 870 QVO 2TB (5-7 years old) Secondary SSD: Crucial P3 500GB M.2 SSD (new) Power Supply: FSP HV Pro (2 years old) Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit Case: Deepcool Mattrexx 40 At this point, the only part I haven’t replaced is the CPU and power supply. I tested using other components in a separate PC, which all functioned correctly.
I understand this won’t solve your problem, but it might help if you connect someone with a PC that doesn’t post to perform a BIOS update. Updating a BIOS requires direct access to the system, which isn’t possible otherwise.
To assist you, I checked the RAM and found it installed. Unfortunately, I couldn't determine if it's DDR4 or DDR3, but since it's eight years old, it might be DDR3, which could explain why your PC isn't booting. It's surprising that no one else here mentioned this before. EDIT: It seems to be DDR4 now. What speed is this RAM? Is it compatible with both the CPU and the motherboard? Often, problems stem from RAM or CPU mismatches.
I processed my solid-state drive from my previous computer that came with the operating system pre-installed. The M.2 slot was added only for additional space.
Confirm the RAM type is DDR4 and then verify the CPU's compatibility with the motherboard by checking the system requirements or using a compatibility tool.
You can verify compatibility by visiting the support page. The exact RAM module isn't specified, but that doesn't ensure it's the problem. A 12100 chipset doesn't require an update. Check if your screen is functioning and see if you've tested it with different monitors. The flickering power button light suggests disk activity, which shouldn't occur if the system can't even boot. For M.2 and SATA SSDs, consider using Macrium Reflect to clone the boot drive onto the M.2 slot. Formatting the SATA SSD afterward should improve performance.