You're having trouble starting the PC. Need assistance with troubleshooting?

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You're having trouble starting the PC. Need assistance with troubleshooting?

You're having trouble starting the PC. Need assistance with troubleshooting?

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Serinacool
Junior Member

2

02-21-2026, 03:57 AM

#1

The system is not starting properly, but the motherboard is already active. When you insert the CPU and power it on, it turns on and displays a flash message.

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Serinacool

02-21-2026, 03:57 AM #1

The system is not starting properly, but the motherboard is already active. When you insert the CPU and power it on, it turns on and displays a flash message.

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matei91
Member

86

02-21-2026, 09:46 AM

#2

If the motherboard is brand new, issues may arise since something could be faulty. I experienced this firsthand, and it was the only explanation others gave me.

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matei91

02-21-2026, 09:46 AM #2

If the motherboard is brand new, issues may arise since something could be faulty. I experienced this firsthand, and it was the only explanation others gave me.

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_zaphire_
Member

198

02-24-2026, 01:21 AM

#3

The forum crystal ball isn't working, so could you please write the system specs?

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_zaphire_

02-24-2026, 01:21 AM #3

The forum crystal ball isn't working, so could you please write the system specs?

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aadnemellum
Junior Member

49

02-26-2026, 04:52 PM

#4

the motherboard and cpu are new, and you bought them new. when it powers on without the cpu, it seems like just the fans and the led lights are active. i haven’t seen any motherboards that come with no cpu, but i mostly work with server gear now. remove everything except the cpu, motherboard, and one ram stick to test. check if it boots. you mentioned @191x7, we need to know the full specs of the system—especially the psi power supply wattage.

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aadnemellum

02-26-2026, 04:52 PM #4

the motherboard and cpu are new, and you bought them new. when it powers on without the cpu, it seems like just the fans and the led lights are active. i haven’t seen any motherboards that come with no cpu, but i mostly work with server gear now. remove everything except the cpu, motherboard, and one ram stick to test. check if it boots. you mentioned @191x7, we need to know the full specs of the system—especially the psi power supply wattage.