Hi.
New builder here. Full system specs at the bottom of this post.
Problem: I'm having trouble with my PC not booting up to BIOS. Motherboard seems to power on (some LEDs come on), case and CPU fans come on, but there are several red error LEDs: memory_error, pe4_error, pe2_error. Additionally, the debug code display on the board (not sure what it is called) is cycling quickly through many numbers or letters, too fast for me to tell which codes they are. Nothing appears on the monitor. Monitor confirmed working with another computer.
Here's what I've tried. Restarting between each attempt.
Switched from BIOS 1 to 2 and back to 1 -> nothing on screen, same error LEDs.
Startup on BIOS 2 -> nothing on screen, same error LEDs.
Tried different video outputs: motherboard video outputs (HDMI & DP) and video outputs from two GPUs (both confirmed working on separate PC). -> nothing on screen, same error LEDs.
Removed GPUs & restarted -> nothing on screen, same error LEDs.
Swapped RAM. Tried three different single 16GB DDR4 Sticks, all in slot 2. Tried two sticks in slots 2 & 4 -> nothing on screen, same error LEDs.
Removed CPU and checked for bent pins - from what I can see by eye everything looks fine in the socket and bottom contacts of CPU. Brand new CPU & motherboard. Checked for anything that could be shorting it, like loose screws or wires.
Tested second power supply (corsair CX650M, confirmed working to power 2 GPUs on separate computer) -> nothing on screen, same error LEDs
Removed both NVMe M.2. drives so I only have CPU + cooling, 1 stick of RAM, ATX_PWR_8P, ATX_PWR_24P -> nothing on screen, same error LEDs
Turned off and pressed RESET CMOS button -> nothing on screen, same error LEDs
I'm at a loss of what to do. I've ordered some new memory sticks, but given that it failed with all 3 that I have, I kind of doubt that is the problem? Any help would be much appreciated! Thanks!
Full system specs:
Motherboard: Z370 FTW
CPU: Intel i7-8700k
Cooler: Hyper 212 Evo
RAM: Micron MTA36ASF2G72PZ-2G1A2
Storage: 2 x 970 EVO NVMe M.2
GPU1: EVGA GTX 1070
GPU2: EVGA GTX Titan X
PSU: EVGA Supernova 1000G3
post edited by megaant - 2019/03/17 19:50:13