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Can't get new 6600K build to POST; AsRock motherboard
In the last couple of days, I've been trying to assemble a new build with these new parts:
AsRock Z170M Extreme 4 micro ATX motherboard
Intel 6600K processor
Two 4 GB sticks of HyperX DDR4 2666 RAM 1.2 volt; matched pair sold as a single package.
All other parts carried over from working i5-2500 and all of these parts were working fine as recently as Friday.
No video card. I'm using integrated CPU graphics only.
I have no previous experience with AsRock or UEFI motherboards or Skylake processors.
Monitor connected by DVI-D. My monitor does NOT have an HDMI connector.
When powered up, I get nothing on the display at all. Nothing. Fans spin, drives spin, DVD burner drawer will open. Case speaker gives NO beeps whatsoever.
Manual says to hit delete or F2 to enter UEFI, but my mice and keyboards have no effect at all. Nothing on screen.
I've connected them to all possible combinations of all 8 USB ports: 4 USB 3.0 on the rear, 2 USB 3.0 on the front, and 2 USB 2.0 on the front. Shouldn't I get some screen output even with NO mouse and keyboard?
I've tried all the troubleshooting steps I can think of, including:
Clearing CMOS
Using 2 different mice and keyboards
One stick of RAM tried in all 4 slots.
The other stick of RAM tried in all 4 slots.
Both sticks of RAM tried in the recommended slots as well as other slots.
Disconnected all drives.
I even removed the board from the case and tried again with it sitting on cardboard with just the power switch, power cable, ATX 12 volt, and CPU fan connected. Same response: CPU fan spins, no beeps, and no on-screen response whatsoever.
I'm nowhere near attempting to install an OS.
I have no idea what BIOS I am on and obviously have no way of flashing or any reason to think that would help.
Please give me your best suggestions and let me know what should be expected on-screen IF hardware is NOT defective.