The MSI B550-A isn't turning on at all. It seems there might be an issue, have you checked anything?

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The MSI B550-A isn't turning on at all. It seems there might be an issue, have you checked anything?

The MSI B550-A isn't turning on at all. It seems there might be an issue, have you checked anything?

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crazyborg
Member

122

01-29-2020, 03:25 AM

#1

Hey there! The B550-A PRO and R5 3600 aren't powering up at all. No fan noise, no debug lights, not a single thing. The only clue is the BIOS Flash button that illuminates when you press it. I've done the following:
- Replaced RAM in both proper and wrong spots
- Inspected CPU pins and socket
- Reinstalled 24Pin and 8Pin connectors
- Cleared all storage drives
- Attempted booting with and without the GPU
- Removed motherboard from its case and reassembled on a table
- Reset CMOS by taking out the battery
- Used reset CMOS pins to reset CMOS
- Spent some time praying to Saint Jude, the patron of difficult situations
I'm currently swapping components between other PCs to pinpoint the issue. I'm offering a 5 euro reward to anyone who can fix this without me having to return the board or CPU. Good luck!

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crazyborg

01-29-2020, 03:25 AM #1

Hey there! The B550-A PRO and R5 3600 aren't powering up at all. No fan noise, no debug lights, not a single thing. The only clue is the BIOS Flash button that illuminates when you press it. I've done the following:
- Replaced RAM in both proper and wrong spots
- Inspected CPU pins and socket
- Reinstalled 24Pin and 8Pin connectors
- Cleared all storage drives
- Attempted booting with and without the GPU
- Removed motherboard from its case and reassembled on a table
- Reset CMOS by taking out the battery
- Used reset CMOS pins to reset CMOS
- Spent some time praying to Saint Jude, the patron of difficult situations
I'm currently swapping components between other PCs to pinpoint the issue. I'm offering a 5 euro reward to anyone who can fix this without me having to return the board or CPU. Good luck!

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minecraft00
Junior Member

1

01-31-2020, 12:10 AM

#2

No, I didn't flip the power switch.

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minecraft00

01-31-2020, 12:10 AM #2

No, I didn't flip the power switch.

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Mindpache
Junior Member

7

01-31-2020, 07:22 AM

#3

Great! Just to confirm, you're happy with the response?

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Mindpache

01-31-2020, 07:22 AM #3

Great! Just to confirm, you're happy with the response?

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HairyWiener
Member

160

01-31-2020, 04:18 PM

#4

Just take a moment to verify everything is aligned correctly.

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HairyWiener

01-31-2020, 04:18 PM #4

Just take a moment to verify everything is aligned correctly.

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jkpoper
Junior Member

49

02-16-2020, 02:22 AM

#5

I already paid the local microcenter to create my PC so I wouldn't have to deal with this problem.

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jkpoper

02-16-2020, 02:22 AM #5

I already paid the local microcenter to create my PC so I wouldn't have to deal with this problem.

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Neko_yinu
Member

70

02-16-2020, 08:08 AM

#6

Is this a modular power supply? Confirm the wall outlet is supplying power. Check if the power button pins are correctly positioned. Have you tested by shorting the power pins to verify it’s a faulty switch? Capture a photo.

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Neko_yinu

02-16-2020, 08:08 AM #6

Is this a modular power supply? Confirm the wall outlet is supplying power. Check if the power button pins are correctly positioned. Have you tested by shorting the power pins to verify it’s a faulty switch? Capture a photo.

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Emil1234
Member

55

02-22-2020, 02:01 AM

#7

I figured it out, but it was the worst mistake I've made. You might think this is front I/O, but it's actually these pins—just like the ones next to them are the front I/O pins. My apologies to anyone who made this error; I hope this clears things up.

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Emil1234

02-22-2020, 02:01 AM #7

I figured it out, but it was the worst mistake I've made. You might think this is front I/O, but it's actually these pins—just like the ones next to them are the front I/O pins. My apologies to anyone who made this error; I hope this clears things up.

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TrueMM2
Member

227

03-02-2020, 11:08 AM

#8

You managed to figure it out, didn't you?

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TrueMM2

03-02-2020, 11:08 AM #8

You managed to figure it out, didn't you?

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_SmolKelly_
Member

200

03-03-2020, 07:40 PM

#9

Great suggestions overall. I had been shorting the power pins without realizing the supply was stable. The jumpers I misread were actually the same as the front I/O. Honestly, if I hadn’t discovered the solution before you shared it, I’d have claimed the reward—but I’m glad I found it first!

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_SmolKelly_

03-03-2020, 07:40 PM #9

Great suggestions overall. I had been shorting the power pins without realizing the supply was stable. The jumpers I misread were actually the same as the front I/O. Honestly, if I hadn’t discovered the solution before you shared it, I’d have claimed the reward—but I’m glad I found it first!

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Texas1047
Posting Freak

889

03-08-2020, 11:03 AM

#10

We're all there at the end, thanks everyone!

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Texas1047

03-08-2020, 11:03 AM #10

We're all there at the end, thanks everyone!

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