I recently upgraded my PC by replacing the power supply (PSU), graphics card (GPU), and CPU in my 5-year-old build. The old CPU was stuck to the cooler and got pulled out of the socket alongside it. After installing the new Ryzen 5 5600X CPU, my system powers on with fans spinning and lights coming on, but I get no image on my monitor, and my peripherals like the keyboard and mouse don't light up either. I've checked all PSU connections, reseated the RAM, and reset the CMOS, but the issue persists. I inspected the CPU pins and they look fine. I'm starting to worry that I may have damaged the motherboard when I pulled the CPU out forcefully with the cooler. I'm looking for advice on what I should try next.
3 Answers
If you've upgraded the CPU, the BIOS could definitely be a potential issue. It’s common for newer CPUs to require a BIOS update for proper functionality.
You might want to check if the CPU upgrade is supported by your motherboard's BIOS. Since you upgraded the CPU, it could be that the current BIOS version isn't compatible. I recommend visiting your motherboard manufacturer's website to download the latest BIOS version. Sometimes, you can update the BIOS with the old CPU installed, but in some cases, you might need to have a working setup to do it.
I doubt you damaged anything during that process. Make sure to double-check the PSU connections to both the CPU and the motherboard. Also, verify that all your components are compatible. Just out of curiosity, are you using air cooling or liquid cooling for your CPU?
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