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New computer stuck on black screen

Discussion in 'Memory - RAM' started by Buffalo, Nov 4, 2015.

  1. Buffalo

    Buffalo

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    Hello!

    I just got done building my first PC, however when I attempt to turn it on I get stuck at a black screen, nothing happens, the monitor doesn't even recognize that the computer is there. This is what I'm working with:
    Asus Z97 Deluxe Motherboard
    Intel Devil's Canyon i7 CPU
    I'm just gunna hit paste for the GPU XFX Radeon R9 290 R9-290A-EDFD 4GB 512-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Double Dissipation Edition
    1000w power supply
    Windows 10 (not installed just sitting in disk tray)
    Seagate Barracuda 3TB 64MB cache hard drive
    Corsair H60 hydro cooling (it's a CPU cooler and a fan)
    Rosewill Challenger Case
    I have an SSD
    4K supported ASUS 28in Monitor
    2 8GB Ares Series G-Skill RAM

    I read all of my manuals, watched online guides, and did a TON of research before putting this build together and ordering it, everything appears to be installed properly, however the LED DRAM_LED MemOK is solid red and I can't figure out why. I don't see any other issues the inside of the computer, but I can take photos if necessary.

    Thank you for looking at this for me! I'm kind of freaking out.
     
  2. DSTM (Dougie)

    DSTM (Dougie) Registered Members

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    Hi Buffolo.
    What do you mean by "I'm just gunna hit paste for the GPU"?

    What parts are NEW in this build?

    A couple of sharp photos of the motherboard would help.
     
  3. Buffalo

    Buffalo

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    I copied and pasted the name of the GPU off of where I bought it from.
    It's all new, I bought the whole set and put it all together right out of the box.
    For the pictures would you like for the power to be on or off?
     
  4. Buffalo

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    I'm going to disassemble the computer and build it up slowly, I'll update this post according to my results.
     
  5. Buffalo

    Buffalo

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    I have reassembled my computer on my desk without the case, and fixed the previous problem with the DIMM. I'm now getting an error message A2 which means IDE Detect error, and I can't fix it.
     
  6. Buffalo

    Buffalo

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    Currently on the motherboard there is:
    The power supply
    2 sticks of RAM
    CPU
    Corsair cooler
    Optic Drive
    Internal Hard Drive

    When I turn everything on, it now displays on the monitor to go into the BIOS settings and the motherboard reads an A2 error code message. The RAM sticks issue has been resolved, and when booting the LED no longer remains on. The only LED currently remaining on is the BOOT_DEVICE_LED.
     
  7. Bill

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    CPU:
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    Memory:
    8GB Kingston DDR3 1600
    Hard Drive:
    Plextor SSD SATA 6 128 GB, WD Velociraptor 150g
    Graphics Card:
    eVGA GTX 550 TI
    Power Supply:
    Antec NeoPower 550w
    IDE Detect error means the motherboard is having difficulty finding or seeing the hard drive. I would try switching cables and/or trying different drives, being certain with each change the cables are properly and fully seated.
     
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  8. Buffalo

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    I just tried to switch cords around, also I checked to see that everything was connected properly, still the same message.
     
  9. DSTM (Dougie)

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    You should use No1 port on the motherboard. Is this an old or new HDD?
    You could go into the Bios under (Boot) and set the boot order .
    Have you another Hard Drive you can hook up and see if that drive is recognized.
    Disconnect all peripherals and see if it recognizes the drive.
     

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