Hey everyone! I just finished building my second PC, but when I try to power it on, the RGB lights on the motherboard, AIO cooler, and keyboard light up, but nothing else happens. I don't hear any fans spinning up, and there's no display on the monitor. Also, there are no error lights activating, and I'm not using a power switch. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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When I built my current PC, it didn't boot on the first try either. I got frustrated and left it alone for about 10 minutes; when I returned, it was running fine. Sometimes the motherboard needs a bit of time to configure itself.
First, make sure to check for any red or amber error lights on your motherboard, usually found above the 24-pin connector from the power supply. These can give you a clue on what might be wrong.
Are you trying to jump-start the power by bridging the PWR pins at the front panel header? If you're not familiar with this, remove the front panel header and touch the pins together with a screwdriver. You can find which ones are PWR in the motherboard manual.
It’s crucial to ensure the power at the wall is switched on and that the PSU switch is set to 'on'. Sometimes it's easy to overlook these basic steps!
Are there any debug lights on the motherboard? They are typically located near the top right edge or close to the RAM slots.
What components are you using? Have you double-checked that all cables are connected properly? It might also help to swap out power cables or use a different outlet just to rule out any issues with those.
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