F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop The computer isn't turning on.

The computer isn't turning on.

The computer isn't turning on.

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OwnerOfHive
Member
105
07-04-2023, 07:33 AM
#1
Hey, I heard you recently got a used motherboard, CPU, and RAM installed, but everything isn’t working. You tried booting with a screwdriver but got nothing. The GPU and PSU are fine. You mentioned seeing the CPU in CPU-Z photos. It’s possible the issue is with the CPU itself—maybe it’s not compatible or faulty. Let me know if you want more tips!
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OwnerOfHive
07-04-2023, 07:33 AM #1

Hey, I heard you recently got a used motherboard, CPU, and RAM installed, but everything isn’t working. You tried booting with a screwdriver but got nothing. The GPU and PSU are fine. You mentioned seeing the CPU in CPU-Z photos. It’s possible the issue is with the CPU itself—maybe it’s not compatible or faulty. Let me know if you want more tips!

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Fuhrmy
Junior Member
18
07-12-2023, 03:35 AM
#2
You're asking about the meaning of "nothing happening." Are any lights activating or does the system fail to start?
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Fuhrmy
07-12-2023, 03:35 AM #2

You're asking about the meaning of "nothing happening." Are any lights activating or does the system fail to start?

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Cajo04
Junior Member
29
07-12-2023, 10:31 AM
#3
Basic information
Nothing to say
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Cajo04
07-12-2023, 10:31 AM #3

Basic information
Nothing to say

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Creeperm4ster
Member
192
07-12-2023, 04:55 PM
#4
Even if you're not a big fan of spin, it's still something to consider!
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Creeperm4ster
07-12-2023, 04:55 PM #4

Even if you're not a big fan of spin, it's still something to consider!

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unAlike
Member
152
07-12-2023, 06:32 PM
#5
The lights activate and fans start, yet the screen stays empty and the system fails to boot. For an X370 model, updating your UEFI firmware (BIOS) is likely necessary. Visit the manufacturer's site to obtain the most recent BIOS for that hardware. If the board supports a BIOS flashback option, use it; otherwise, you may need an older CPU to apply the update.
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unAlike
07-12-2023, 06:32 PM #5

The lights activate and fans start, yet the screen stays empty and the system fails to boot. For an X370 model, updating your UEFI firmware (BIOS) is likely necessary. Visit the manufacturer's site to obtain the most recent BIOS for that hardware. If the board supports a BIOS flashback option, use it; otherwise, you may need an older CPU to apply the update.

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gxdlike
Member
51
07-12-2023, 07:07 PM
#6
Completely none of this occurs. No illumination, no fan rotation. Nothing at all.
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gxdlike
07-12-2023, 07:07 PM #6

Completely none of this occurs. No illumination, no fan rotation. Nothing at all.

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happybro153
Member
56
07-13-2023, 12:11 AM
#7
Unfortunately, the device lacks a BIOS flashback capability.
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happybro153
07-13-2023, 12:11 AM #7

Unfortunately, the device lacks a BIOS flashback capability.

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cor_bear
Member
246
07-13-2023, 07:55 AM
#8
Are all links from the power supply unit to the motherboard confirmed?
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cor_bear
07-13-2023, 07:55 AM #8

Are all links from the power supply unit to the motherboard confirmed?

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Dave1304
Member
180
07-14-2023, 09:30 PM
#9
I switched the power on and off several times using the motherboard side, and everything was secure. I haven’t touched the PSU end because I just took out the old motherboard, and it worked fine.
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Dave1304
07-14-2023, 09:30 PM #9

I switched the power on and off several times using the motherboard side, and everything was secure. I haven’t touched the PSU end because I just took out the old motherboard, and it worked fine.

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Extosia
Member
191
07-15-2023, 02:26 AM
#10
Did you accidentally turn off the switch on the back of the power supply?
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Extosia
07-15-2023, 02:26 AM #10

Did you accidentally turn off the switch on the back of the power supply?

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