No, it's not a bent pin.
No, it's not a bent pin.
Did you forget to turn on the power button on the power supply unit? (Apologies, this happens often) Would you like to attempt using a screwdriver to activate the power switch on the motherboard?
Well, at least the motherboard is starting to receive power. That BIOS flash button comes into play when you have a USB drive with an updated BIOS version; insert it into the USB at the back labeled with the BIOS name, press the button and it will refresh the BIOS without opening Windows. This process can be carried out using just the CPU EPS power connector and the 24-pin motherboard power supply. Try giving the board a quick jumpstart, and I'll keep you posted. This should only be done once the CPU is installed.
I’ve reinstalled the CPU and tested the video, yet nothing occurred. I’m certain I followed all instructions correctly, so I’m puzzled about what went wrong. Could it be the PSU failed? I’ll share a clip of my jumpstart attempt. 74563037902__B170DB19-4F33-4CC8-8613-422AEE46AB13.MOV
I’ve taken out the GPU and checked the motherboard—still nothing. I swapped the RAM but didn’t notice any change. The PSU is active but producing no noise? That’s unusual. Appreciate your help; this is my first build, so I’m really hoping everything works out.
The PSU shouldn't be producing much noise unless it's doing nothing. The CPU is correctly placed in the socket? Triangle to triangle? It seemed okay in the video—every cable looks connected properly. Can you verify the CPU power cables (top left of the motherboard)? Make sure they match and aren’t mistaken for PCIe GPU cables, which look similar. Unfortunately, I have to go to bed (around 2 AM here), but I’ll be back tomorrow. We’ll try to get the PC running; it’s late, and my mind might not grasp something obvious. I’ll share some helpful comments with good people tomorrow if no one replies while I sleep.