The PC fails to activate upon pressing the power button.
The PC fails to activate upon pressing the power button.
GTX 660 TI i5 4th gen
500W power supply
2x8GB DDR3 1600 memory
Gaming case
Fan hub with 2x120mm and 2x200mm fans
Hi, I’ve finally gathered all the necessary components to get my PC running. Everything is connected. After leaving it plugged in overnight, one fan lights up blue while the others remain still. I attempted to reset the CMOS using a fresh battery, but the issue persists. The RAM is new and properly installed. Any advice would be appreciated!
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500W power supply
The advertised wattage is 500W. Could you provide the model and age of the device? Removing the discrete GPU might revive the PC.
Maybe, but if you remain silent, we won't be able to learn about it. And if we're unaware, we can't provide guidance on it!
I understand the i5 fits well with my board and I don’t want to take out the CPU cooler since I’m sure it works. Looking back at my early PC building experiences, I plan to connect just the 24-pin and 4-pin versions without any fans attached. My PSU is configured for 115V.
Sorry, the issue was the BIOS splash screen instead of the flash screen. The i5 wasn't responsible; it worked fine in another case using the same board.
If you don't plug ANY fans into the motherboard, the BIOS will think the CPU cooler fan has failed and will shut down the system. Perhaps what you meant to say was you're not plugging in any case fans?
Wow! I haven't seen a computer PSU that needs to be "set for 115V" in ages.
Is your PSU really that old?
Hopefully, it's a newer autoranging design, capable of running on any voltage between 100V and 240V, not just on a nominal 115V or 230V.
When you installed the motherboard in a new case, did you check for any metal standoffs in the wrong place? You might have a short circuit on the underside of the motherboard. That would explain the failure to POST.
I've got a bunch of old H81M-Plus socket 1150 boards myself and they're pretty ancient stuff. From the link below, I suspect the H81 chipset was released back in 2013.
https://www.techpowerup.com/189243/asus-...81-chipset
There's a vague chance your board has finally given up the ghost.
If the PSU is the same vintage as the motherboard and a low quality White unit with a 1-year warranty or a mediocre Bronze with a 3-year warranty, it could be way past its "sell by date". It's the next logical item to swap out or replace.
Technically, a CPU cooler is a heatsink equipped with a fan and isn't considered a case fan. Yes, your PSU is old but the stand-off screws are properly installed. The motherboard has a green light, which usually indicates it's still functional. All FP pins are correctly placed with the text facing down. I plan to try a new PSU to check the outcome.