Initial system startup warning displayed
Initial system startup warning displayed
Hello, I recently assembled my first computer and encountered some issues with posting updates. While setting up, I noticed that when powering on the PSU, the motherboard briefly displayed white or blue light. I found mixed information online about this occurrence—some suggested it was a minor fault, others thought it might be typical for Aorus mobos. My Phanteks p400a case started working fine, but the CPU indicator lit up red on the motherboard. To resolve this, I had to flash the motherboard, which seemed to work perfectly. I downloaded the latest BIOS update (version F13J) and followed instructions from tutorial videos that took about seven minutes. After that, I tried turning off the system via the case button, but it didn’t respond. The case fans ran, yet no case fans or AIO fans activated, leaving only my 3060 Ti Aorus Master powered on. I also noticed all RGB lights stayed off despite fans spinning. I connected my SATA and a 3-pin DRGB fan from the case, but nothing seemed to work. For the second attempt, I replaced the Deepcool Castle 240 RGB v2 pump head and checked the pins closely—everything looked correct. There was only a small amount of thermal paste left, so I couldn’t apply more. I switched the pump power setting from “CPU opt” to “CPU fan.” After reinstalling the cooler and double-checking all front panel connectors (including the included “g connector”), the situation remained unchanged: fans ran, CPU light stayed on, but I still couldn’t power off the PC from the case. I had to disconnect the system from the PSU for the second time and feel confused. It took a while before I realized my retail warranties likely expired, and I’m unsure what to do next—should I consider local repair services? I’m glad you reached out; feel free to share more details if anyone needs help.
It’s a solid tech purity challenge: “Have you ever noticed a boot error light?” The IT crowd questions still stand—like “Is it powered on?” and “Did you power it off?” Tightening a cooler to an IHS without the right tools is tricky. Was a wrench or similar tool needed? If not, the likelihood of damage is low. As a new builder, connecting cables correctly is the bigger risk. Try pulling and reinserting everything several times to ensure solid electrical contact and proper placement. Edited July 20, 2021 by Bombastinator
It seems like you're evaluating different approaches to resolve this issue. You're worried about potential damage from testing and are cautious about the power button behavior. You're considering avoiding the g connector while still trying to see if it resolves the problem.
Short the power pins as usual, such as in Pwled power ii. ii ii. ii hddled reset switch
It seems this might be a typical issue with my specific motherboard.