New build, powers on but doesn't show anything; I'm trying to connect an 11 USB drive and need some help.
New build, powers on but doesn't show anything; I'm trying to connect an 11 USB drive and need some help.
Hey there, newcomers! I’m not a seasoned PC builder, but I’ve done it before and each project turned out differently based on the parts used. I just wrapped up assembling this setup after investing more time than expected and constantly second-guessing myself. I connected a Windows 11 USB drive into the back slot, powered everything on, and unfortunately, I didn’t see any display or feedback beyond a yellow light appearing on the motherboard. According to the manual, that usually indicates a RAM problem. Since stores are open, people might be checking if they need more RAM sticks to confirm the issue, but my current system uses DDR4 and only supports up to 5GB. I tried removing the existing sticks, swapping them around, and even using A2 and B2 as suggested, hoping to get some guidance from more experienced users.
Follow-up: The motherboard still shows that yellow light, which is the only signal I can detect. I’m unsure if the USB drive is being recognized or if the RAM sticks are faulty. I’ve tried putting just one stick in A2 and swapping it out, but nothing changed. I’m wondering if something else might be incorrectly installed or if another component is completely dead.
Edit: If anyone has more details or advice, please share.
Thanks for your help!
PC details below
Specs:
Lian li Lancool III case
B760 gaming plus wifi motherboard
I7 13700k - LGA1700 socket CPU
Gigabyte RX 4070 Ti gaming OC GPU
EVGA 850 GT 850W PSU
32GB Corsair Vengeance DDR5 (2x16)
Arctic Liquid Freezer II 360 AIO
Samsung 980 Pro 2TB M.2
https://imgur.com/a/M1X2LwQ
Sorry, I can't see the picture you mentioned. However, based on your description, the 4+4 CPU cable is connected to the PSU and motherboard slots. The board also has a CPU_PWR2 next to the CPU_PWR1 slot, which is another 4-pin connector. The PSU includes an additional 8-pin connector for the 2nd CPU connector. You connected one of the two 4-pin cables into the second power slot. This setup could potentially cause issues if not properly aligned.