Hey everyone,
I recently started building my PC and I've run into a problem that's stressing me out. I've got an AMD 9060 XT, a Ryzen 7 7700X, G.Skill CL.30 RAM (2x16 GB), a Crucial 1TB SSD, a MAG Tomahawk B650 motherboard, a Corsair CX 750 PSU, and a Lian Li 216 case. I tried booting it up outside of the case, but nothing happens.
The PSU is connected and passed the paperclip test, and I've checked both the 24-pin and 8-pin CPU connectors. The CPU fan is also connected, but I'm not seeing any lights on the motherboard, and even when I tried manually jumping the power, I got nothing. I'm feeling pretty anxious about it and could really use some guidance on what to do next.
1 Answer
Have you considered updating the motherboard BIOS? If you can get your hands on a USB drive and a laptop, you might download the latest firmware and follow the instructions in the motherboard manual. While it's unlikely to be the main issue, it could help! Also, double-check that your RAM sticks are fully seated with both clips locked in place. It’s a common oversight!
Thanks for the suggestion! I haven't tried updating the BIOS yet, but I will. I'm just a bit hesitant since I haven't seen any power or diagnostic lights at all. But I did check the RAM sticks, and they're seated in A2 and B2 as they should be.