Solved Changed from Intel to AMD mobo, windows will not boot

[metalh3ad]

I'm having a huge issue with my new build. I upgraded from a very outdated Intel mobo and processor to an AMD setup. I turn the machine on and everything powers up no problem but nothing boots, not even the BIOS. I can't even boot from the disk drive to reinstall windows. Could really use some help on this one.

 

[carwiz]

Are you getting any beeps after power-on? Not coming out of the BIOS boot is often related to an improperly installed CPU or memory modules and/or defective parts. A little more info on your hardware might help.

 

[metalh3ad]

Are you getting any beeps after power-on? Not coming out of the BIOS boot is often related to an improperly installed CPU or memory modules and/or defective parts. A little more info on your hardware might help.

Not a sound. But I don't have a working chassis speaker, would that effect whether or not I would hear anything? The mobo I just installed is an Asrock N68-GS/USB3 FX, with a 6-core Vishera 3.2GHz CPU, 8GB DDR3 (don't know the speed, bought it almost 4 years ago before I knew to pay attention tion to that kind of thing), 250GB OS drive, 1TB slave drive, and a Nvidia GTX 750Ti 2GB GPU

 

[carwiz]

Many motherboards have a small piezo speaker built in, others don't. If the BIOS boot POST (Power On Self Test) is stopping, it's probably sounding beeps. The beep count will indicate a problem area or error. No speaker, no beep so we'll just be guessing at the error.

Be sure your Power Supply can support the new motherboard and GPU.

Make sure all your power cables are attached to the correct pins. Your motherboard shows a 24+8 configuration; However, it states a 20+4 can be used if connected correctly. Review your MB documentation for the correct placement if you're using 20+4 cables/PSU.

Check the memory modules and make sure they are compatible with the MB. Also make sure they are installed correctly. Apparently, the MB supports both DDR2 and DDR3 but MUST be installed in a specific way or the MB will be damaged.

Check the CPU for bent pins or miss-installed. Be sure NO compound has come in contact with the pins or the circuit traces on the motherboard.

 

[metalh3ad]

Many motherboards have a small piezo speaker built in, others don't. If the BIOS boot POST (Power On Self Test) is stopping, it's probably sounding beeps. The beep count will indicate a problem area or error. No speaker, no beep so we'll just be guessing at the error.

Be sure your Power Supply can support the new motherboard and GPU.

Make sure all your power cables are attached to the correct pins. Your motherboard shows a 24+8 configuration; However, it states a 20+4 can be used if connected correctly. Review your MB documentation for the correct placement if you're using 20+4 cables/PSU.

Check the memory modules and make sure they are compatible with the MB. Also make sure they are installed correctly. Apparently, the MB supports both DDR2 and DDR3 but MUST be installed in a specific way or the MB will be damaged.

Check the CPU for bent pins or miss-installed. Be sure NO compound has come in contact with the pins or the circuit traces on the motherboard.

Already checked that everything was clean, undamaged and seated correctly. My PSU is a 600W that can support 20+4, 24+4, and 24+8. I believe my memory is 1066 but I honestly don't know. And I doubt the exact model I have is still sold, as I said it's rather old.

 

[carwiz]

I would suggest connecting a chassis speaker. It's the only way to determine why the POST is failing. Well, not the only way but it's the cheapest way. The only other method is to purchase a POST display card. Some high-end MBs have LEDs to display the error. I didn't see that on your MB but I scanned the manual quickly.

 

[carwiz]

Here's the Beep Codes:

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi,
If you powered it on is there any lights showing on the mother board ?
Is the power button illuminating or is there any indication power is on anywhere ?

Most psu's have a small switch on them does yours ?

 

[metalh3ad]

I would suggest connecting a chassis speaker. It's the only way to determine why the POST is failing. Well, not the only way but it's the cheapest way. The only other method is to purchase a POST display card. Some high-end MBs have LEDs to display the error. I didn't see that on your MB but I scanned the manual quickly.

Found a working case speaker. No beeps at all when I power it up.

 

[metalh3ad]

Hi,
If you powered it on is there any lights showing on the mother board ?
Is the power button illuminating or is there any indication power is on anywhere ?

Most psu's have a small switch on them does yours ?

Yes, everything powers up. Fans, cpu cooler, hard disks, disk drive, everything.

 

[ThrashZone]

You have to or at least I do wonder if a display port is messed up
If you mother board has onboard graphic's remove the gpu and restart using the onboard graphic's instead,

Most if not all gpu's will disable onboard graphic's so it much be removed.

Then page two of basic's is make sure the monitor is connected and powered on before you startup.

 

[metalh3ad]

I would suggest connecting a chassis speaker. It's the only way to determine why the POST is failing. Well, not the only way but it's the cheapest way. The only other method is to purchase a POST display card. Some high-end MBs have LEDs to display the error. I didn't see that on your MB but I scanned the manual quickly.

Found a working case speaker. No beeps at all when I power it up.

Found my RAM specs. It's a pair of Mushkin Blackline 4GB. Speed is listed as PC3-12800. Have no idea if that's compatible with my mobo

 

[metalh3ad]

You have to or at least I do wonder if a display port is messed up
If you mother board has onboard graphic's remove the gpu and restart using the onboard graphic's instead,

Most if not all gpu's will disable onboard graphic's so it much be removed.

Then page two of basic's is make sure the monitor is connected and powered on before you startup.

Already done all of that.

 

[metalh3ad]

Changed out my current memory for a lower speed, it was 1600 which is only supported by overclock on my mobo, but putting in a set of 1330 chips didn't change anything. No error beeps, no video output, nothing. Starting to think it might be a faulty mobo

 

[carwiz]

What was the source of the motherboard? Did someone try to flash the BIOS?

 

[metalh3ad]

What was the source of the motherboard? Did someone try to flash the BIOS?

bought it brand new from newegg

 

[ThrashZone]

Add a link to the exact item you purchased,

Which type of cable are you connecting to the monitor with dvi/ vga/ hdmi/ mini display ?

 

[metalh3ad]

Thanks for all the help. New mobo on its way, and defective one on its way back RMA.

 

[ThrashZone]

Definitely display port issues with that board.