Issues with booting: fans start but no video appears. What should I do next?
Issues with booting: fans start but no video appears. What should I do next?
The MB is an Asrock Fatal1ty H170 Performance/D3 equipped with an i3-6100 and 32 Gb DDR3. It features onboard integrated video via DVI and HDMI (no VGA) ports. Currently, both modes are connected to the same monitor using a manually selectable setting. I've tried various configurations, but the monitor still shows no signal. I'm using a reliable EVGA 750W power supply. What aspects should I focus on?
EVGA is the manufacturer of this power supply, and 750W represents the rated power output. When sharing troubleshooting threads, it's important to provide complete system details. Include specifications such as CPU, cooler, motherboard, RAM, SSD/HDD, GPU, PSU, chassis, OS, monitor, and note the age of the PSU along with its make and model. Check the CPU socket for any damage, and consider testing with only one display output on the motherboard's I/O panel, ensuring RAM slots A2 and B2 are used.
Thank you for your assistance. I managed to fix a few bent pins in the socket and straightened them as much as I could. Even with my age (81), I still have the same symptoms, so I’ll proceed with the breadboarding you recommended.
It would be unusual to bend a CPU pin unless you take out the chip. I was planning to suggest checking the LED during startup, but it seems I overlooked how advanced modern boards are. Even basic LEDs can help point out where the issue lies.
It looks like your motherboard offers a couple of possibilities to test.
Start by using the clear CMOS jumper.
If that doesn’t work, try removing the battery.
There’s also a jumper that lets you switch between two different BIOS settings.