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daserpent1

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Okay guys, I bought that new mobo and got the refund for the old broken mobo. The system was assembled by the shop guy in 15 mins and is not running super fast.

Best part is, I didn't need to update the BIOS to support my 8350 processor and the 7950 GPU is running super fast.

The windows experience index rating for all components is 7.9 except for the HD which is 5.9 for the Western Digital 2TB. I might upgrade to a 128GB SSD for a faster PC.

THanks for all the responses Cheesy

ektwr

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I dont know much about models but i think that the mobo you already have is ok to me

daserpent1

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Visited the Asus Service center.. what a day! After 4-5 hours of waiting and explaining, they agreed that the display did have a problem. Its BIOS and video output chips are problematic.

But, they agreed only to repairing the board instead of replacing it for a new one. I think i will just get it back from them and get a refund from where I bought it.

What do you think of this board instead?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128514

Ryu.Hayabusa

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Hopefully the new board works out better. I'd ask to have the latest BIOS flashed to it.

KS

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Fun. Means dismantling only *everything*

(I didn't know Asus had service centers ?!)

daserpent1

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Quote from: KS on May 08, 2013, 09:46:08 AM

If possible, check BIOS is v. 1006. Sometimes it's written directly on the sticker, otherwise borrow one of the following CPUs for v 0311 BIOS:

http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/M5A99FX_PRO_R20/#support_CPU

And upgrade to latest. Try another piece of RAM too, yours is not in the validated list.

I am going to the Asus service center tomorrow to get it replaced. Found out that the problem is with the mobo only, not anything else.

KS

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If possible, check BIOS is v. 1006. Sometimes it's written directly on the sticker, otherwise borrow one of the following CPUs for v 0311 BIOS:

http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/M5A99FX_PRO_R20/#support_CPU

And upgrade to latest. Try another piece of RAM too, yours is not in the validated list.

ektwr

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Last advice for now:
Put out the cpu gently and the mobo also.
check for screws tighten enough
then with the cpu out, check the pins (both cpu and mobo slot) VERY carefully for mistakes.
c, ya tomorrow
good luck Wink

daserpent1

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Yes I have done almost all of those steps except a few. Which I will be finally doing tomorrow before taking professional help.

Here is a the manual for my mobo. It says the CPU LED light means that there is something wrong with the CPU (it means processor right? and not the mobo itself?)

Page 41 - http://www.manualowl.com/m/Asus/M5A99FX-PRO-R20/Manual/290302

ektwr

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See this guide and tell us what of them happend to you. Double check the part for correct c[u installation to the slot for juged pins.

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/261145-31-perform-steps-posting-post-boot-video-problems

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Quote from: Ryu.Hayabusa on May 07, 2013, 02:17:06 PM

The red light could just mean that the CPU has power from the 8 pin connector.

I will read the manual and tell what it means. I have a feeling it doesn't mean somehting good.

Ryu.Hayabusa

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The red light could just mean that the CPU has power from the 8 pin connector.

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Quote from: ektwr on May 07, 2013, 02:01:42 PM

If you have another GPU any type, put it to the slot to see if the screen opens. If not its mobo configuration.
If it's open then maybe the GPU needs configuration.

I don't know what kind of GPUs this mobo supports. I couldn't find the list of compatible GPUs.

ektwr

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If you have another GPU any type, put it to the slot to see if the screen opens. If not its mobo configuration.
If it's open then maybe the GPU needs configuration.

daserpent1

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Quote from: papaminer on May 07, 2013, 01:48:07 PM

sorry I did not get this part:

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When I hit the start button on the case, the fans on processor, GPU and case - all start spinning all good. But I get NOTHING on the monitor.

And additionally, I see a SOLID RED CPU LED light on the motherboard when I start it.

so yeah... check the manual... that RED CPU LED means something in the manual...

I cannot tell what coz each mobo is different...

usually RED CPU LED means power...

are you sure you put the 8pin/6pin from PSU to mobo? there is a psu-mobo (forgot its name lol) cable plus the 8/6 pin cable from psu to mobo... it's somewhere next to CPU...

Okay, I will read the manual for the mobo to see what that light means.

Yes I have connected both the 8pin connector and the 24 pin connector to the mobo. I kinda have a feeling that it is the GPU problem because many people have had bad GPUs delivered to them from newegg and amazon. Especially the 7950s.

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Quote from: ektwr on May 07, 2013, 01:47:22 PM

Does this installation works at all in the past?
Double check the screws not to touch anything, check also the manual for right configuration too and ALL the PSU matters

No it was my first time starting the system. It hasn't booted once.

I will check for the grounding issue.

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Free World

sorry I did not get this part:

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When I hit the start button on the case, the fans on processor, GPU and case - all start spinning all good. But I get NOTHING on the monitor.

And additionally, I see a SOLID RED CPU LED light on the motherboard when I start it.

so yeah... check the manual... that RED CPU LED means something in the manual...

I cannot tell what coz each mobo is different...

usually RED CPU LED means power...

are you sure you put the 8pin/6pin from PSU to mobo? there is a psu-mobo (forgot its name lol) cable plus the 8/6 pin cable from psu to mobo... it's somewhere next to CPU...

ektwr

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Does this installation works at all in the past?
Double check the screws not to touch anything, check also the manual for right configuration too and ALL the PSU matters

daserpent1

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Quote from: papaminer on May 07, 2013, 01:43:20 PM

is this on a case or no case?

I think it is ground problem

Usually mobos like asus has some safety features that won't let it start if there is some ground or metal sticking into something..

check for screws underneath the mobo...

Yes it is in a Cooler Master HAF XM case. What should I look for?

daserpent1

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I have a little speaker thing attached to where it shows in the manual image you posted, but it doesn't beep at all.

Once I tried running the system without any GPU, and it beeped signalling a hardware was missing. BUt, now I have the GPU plugged in and connected but now the speaker thing doesn't beep at all. But the computer doesn't show anything either Sad

I have only 1 GPU right now. Maybe that is DOA? Should I try using that GPU in another pc to see if it works?

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Free World

is this on a case or no case?

I think it is ground problem

Usually mobos like asus has some safety features that won't let it start if there is some ground or metal sticking into something..

check for screws underneath the mobo...

ektwr

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Quote from: Ryu.Hayabusa on May 07, 2013, 01:34:11 PM

@ektwr: No onboard speaker from what I could tell on that board.

check this out-->http://www.manualslib.com/manual/325447/Asus-M5a99fx-Pro-R2-0.html?page=50#manual
you will see that there is an external speaker pins

Ryu.Hayabusa

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@ektwr: No onboard speaker from what I could tell on that board.

ektwr

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A recent photo of your hardware setup would be helpfull.

1) Try to take everything out of the motherboard.
With the main AC cord out, put only the PSU connectors (both of them) to the mobo.

2) Now put the ram and check double to put it in the correct slot!

3) Give power to system with NO GPU connected.
Listen how many beeps you here.
Be advised from your user manual to check if only GPU is missing.

4) If it's ok, then switch off the psu and put only one GPU and put the psu connectors too.

5) Try to connect the monitor and cross your fingers!

6) If it's open and produce the bios image, ok

7) After that try to put the next GPU and do the same with the connections

Cool

Finish with all of them and keep you eye on temperature and fan's.

Hope that helps a little

Ryu.Hayabusa

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Try the RAM module in each slot available, starting with the left slot (closest to the CPU). Double check that the 8-Pin CPU power connector is plugged in (top of the blue heatsink on the left). Remove the GPU and see if you are able to hit the num lock key on the keyboard after some seconds, the light on the keyboard should alternate between on and off.

daserpent1

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Yes I will be trying that too. I tried the Asus flashback thing but it didn't work for me. So, might try doing it with Sempron inserted and trying to boot it.

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It could be that the BIOS/UEFI needs to be updated in order to support your 8350. Any possible way to obtain a different, supported CPU and flashing it with that?

daserpent1

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My rig specs :

M5A99FX PRO R2.0 Motherboard (https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/M5A99FX_PRO_R20/)
AMD FX 8350 (http://www.amd.com/us/products/desktop/processors/amdfx/Pages/amdfx-product-brief.aspx)
G.Skill RipjawsX DDR3 1866Mhz 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) PC RAM
WD Caviar Green 2 TB Desktop Internal Hard Drive (WD20EZRX)
MSI AMD Radeon HD 7950 3GB GDDR5 DVI/HDMI/2xMini DisplayPort PCI-Express Video Card R7950 TWIN FROZR 3 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007NG3WR2/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
SeaSonic X-SERIES X-1050 1050W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Full Modular Active PFC Power Supply (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151110&IsVirtualParent=1)

Problem faced :: When I hit the start button on the case, the fans on processor, GPU and case - all start spinning all good. But I get NOTHING on the monitor.

And additionally, I see a SOLID RED CPU LED light on the motherboard when I start it. The display remains absolutely blank. It says no signal.

I have tried 2 other monitors and they also got no signal.

Things I have tried ::

1) Tried different monitors - didn't work. I don't even see any start up bios things.
2) Tried reseating all the components - still won't work.
3) Tried flashing my BIOS to make my motherboard recognize the FX 8350. The flashback doesn't work.
4) Tried resetting the CMOS - Didn't help.

Possible fixes I am thinking of doing ::

1) Trying a different Power Supply.
2) Trying the GPU on another setup to see if it works fine.
3) Checking the RAM on another system.
4) RMAing the mobo (might be Dead on Arrival)

PLEASE help me. I spent a lot of money on this system and now it won't boot.

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