Z890I EDGE TI : turns on and just a black screen...

SeeDborg

SeeDborg

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I just installed my motherboard and here is the problem when I turn on the computer :
- Red LED (CPU) on for 1 second
- Orange LED (DDR) on for 5 seconds
- all leds off for 15 seconds
- Computer reboots and keeps on doing all this sequence

I can't see nothing on my screen, not even a message from BIOS.
I can't boot into BIOS by pressing Del.

All is plugged in (Video Card, CPU...)

Please help me.
 
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List down your full system configuration including CPU, VGA, "PSU".
Have you tried to flash to latest BIOS using flash bios button?
 
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I have flashed to latest BIOS using flash bios button.

New components :
CPU : Intel 265KF
Ventirad : Thermalright AXP90-X47
RAM : Patriot Viper Venom DDR5 32 Go (2 x 16 Go) 6000 MT/s UDIMM - PVV532G600C30K

Old component that worked in my old PC :
GPU : GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
PSU : Corsair SF750
 
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I'm kinda confused about what's going on. Thought you already mix the old component to your new component.
Like your new CPU does not come with iGPU so graphics card is mandatory in your case (4060Ti?)
So is your system still problematic?
 
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I changed my Motherboard, CPU, Fan, RAM.
I kept the GPU and PSU from my old configuration.

My system is still problematic and the issue described in the first post is still going on.

I know my CPU does not have integrated graphics. I plugged my 4060Ti and my screen is well plugged on it (not on the hdmi port of the motherboard).
 
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I just checked me own troubleshooting guide. Here’s what I wrote:

Problem: When turning on the Power Supply, the system fans, etc. come on and then the system immediately tries to restart.
Cause: Motherboard electrical short, electrical short elsewhere, bad PSU.
Troubleshooting: Start by disconnecting every component, even fans, until you are just down to the CPU, motherboard and memory. Does the boot behavior change?
Troubleshooting: Test the PSU by connecting a spare PSU (outside the case) to the motherboard 24-pin and CPU 8-pin/16-pin connectors. Does the boot behavior change?

Problem (New Build): Power On > all lights and fans come on > Red CPU LED (especially on AM4 systems) > then system shuts down and restarts > process repeats.
Cause: Memory DIMM issue
Troubleshooting:
Check for DIMMs not properly seated.
Check for DIMMs inserted in the proper slots.
Check for damage to DIMM components close to the golden
fingers of the DIMMs.

Problem: System won't POST on a previously working system / Post Code 00 (shutdown and restart loop)
More info: Recent case: Repeating Reboot - Can't Access BIOS [MSI Z790 ACE that worked for 2YRS]
Cause: Possible Motherboard Failure or Damage
Cause: One or more bent CPU Socket pins or Cooler plate pressure causing contact issues.
Troubleshooting: Remove all non essential components.
 
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seedbor157d02de said:
I will try all that and keep you updated, thanks for everything.
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Good luck! And definitely keep us all posted. We learn together by helping spread the knowledge when we find solutions to are most tricky of problems. I've been working on a Hardware Troubleshooting guide. The first page includes a quote I came across. I'm quite sure you can relate.

"Pressing the Power ON button and turning on a PC for the first time can be quite stressful. At times, this action will do – well, nothing. Even after carefully assembling all the components, there are so many minor mistakes that can be made, and pinpointing which one is obstructing the system’s initiation process is no easy task." - Internet
 
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Here is what I tried for now :

With all components : one second red, 10 sec yellow, 20 seconds nothing, then red flash and reboot. The weird thing is that it's doing that a few times (3 or 4), then it's doing the same but without rebooting (all fans on, no led, but no image).
Without CPU Fan : same.
Without RAM : one second red then stuck on yellow. So I guess it's not RAM.

I ordered another PSU to test tomorrow. Will keep you updated.

One thing I would like to know : what would be the normal behavior of the LEDs at start ? All on one by one, or all off ??
 
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seedbor157d02de said:
One thing I would like to know : what would be the normal behavior of the LEDs at start ? All on one by one, or all off ??
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Here's a snip-it from my hardware troubleshooting guide (draft). It's for an older Intel system, but it probably mirrors the new Intel fairly closely. But I will have to defer to Arrow Lake guys on that one. Since you purchased an F model CPU, you're obviously going to be 100% dependant on the RTX for your video out. I have a basic guide here for blank BIOS screens. Of course, some options are easier than others to test. Use my guide if you manage to get to the green BOOT LED and still have no picture on your display.

I guess DRAM memory training might be your issue. But let's see if the new PSU does anything positive.
Cheers!
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I tried with :
  • Another PSU (brand new) : same result
    Another motherboard (same model, brand new) : same result
    Just one SSD : same result.
    Another Fan : same result.
  • Just one RAM (on one slot then another) : same result.
  • It can't be my GPU : it's working on another computer.
It's still the same sequence :
CPU LED (red) for 1 sec then off, CPU RAM (yellow) for 5 seconds then off, and I never see another LED light.
No image (I tried with 3 different screens, HDMI or Displayport >> Same result)

I'm seriously starting to think that this motherboard is just a big piece of garbage.
I lost my patience. And probably my money.
 
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SeeDborg said:
I tried with :
  • Another PSU (brand new) : same result
    Another motherboard (same model, brand new) : same result
    Just one SSD : same result.
    Another Fan : same result.
  • Just one RAM (on one slot then another) : same result.
  • It can't be my GPU : it's working on another computer.
It's still the same sequence :
CPU LED (red) for 1 sec then off, CPU RAM (yellow) for 5 seconds then off, and I never see another LED light.
No image (I tried with 3 different screens, HDMI or Displayport >> Same result)

I'm seriously starting to think that this motherboard is just a big piece of garbage.
I lost my patience. And probably my money.
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I hear you. That's very frustrating to have to do so much troubleshooting.

I agree that it sounds like the motherboard could be bad...or very possibly the CPU. It instinctively feels like a bad memory channel or memory controller. You did try just one DIMM and moving it to each of the four different slots, right? You would need to keep an eye on the EZ Debug to see if one of the slots (with just one DIMM) can at least get you to the green Boot Device LED, even if you get no video out. Give that a try if you didn't already follow that procedure as described. It's the last thing I can think of before having to send the motherboard off for repair or replacement. It would at least confirm my suspicions about a bad memory channel. Also, when disassembling the motherboard make absolutely sure that you have no bent CPU socket pins because, if you do, there's really no point in spending money to RMA the board; it will just get refused.
 
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Indeed I tried each slot, same result.
I just ordered another RAM, the last component I have not tested with a brand new.
I checked the CPU pins : no bent one (a CPU pin is really small, it can really be bent ??)

The issues is not with my motherboard either because I tested with 2 models and have the same result...
 
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SeeDborg said:
Indeed I tried each slot, same result.
I just ordered another RAM, the last component I have not tested with a brand new.
I checked the CPU pins : no bent one.

The issues is not with my motherboard either because I tested with 2 models and have the same result...
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Oops! Sorry, I missed that point about the second motherboard. Well then, I guess we get to find out soon whether it's the memory or the CPU. At least you'll be a perfect example of what I discuss on page 2 of my work-in-progress Hardware troubleshooting guide, which is the point about building up an inventory of swap-in backup parts for future troubleshooting. Motherboards (and GPUs) have a habit of dying all of a sudden, as do other PC components.
 
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Luckily today we have online stores and can send back items...
If my RAM does not work tomorrow, I'll just go crazy. It can be the CPU too, but I think if it was that, it would not pass the red light LED on the motherboard.
 
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SeeDborg said:
It can be the CPU too, but I think if it was that, it would not pass the red light LED on the motherboard.
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Maybe so. But I pretty sure that you can have parts of the CPU not working, like due to bent pins, and still boot just fine. With memory channels, I think the same is true. You can just loose a memory channel and be fine once you remove the DIMMs from that channel. That's my recollection, anyway. I have never had to troubleshoot such things in person. While I might be exceedingly unlucky with most things, my PC luck has been pretty amazing over the years. In fact, I just had to decommission a PC that I built in 2007 that was running Windows 7. Another one is about to be decommissioned that I built in 2013. I'm living proof that if you keep your components cool, you can extend their life considerably.

Well, good luck and keep us posted!
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