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Question

New build on Black Screen

Nov 4, 2015 3:03PM PST

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.

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Clarification Request
Did you put it all together at once or did you?
Nov 4, 2015 3:15PM PST

Did you build it up slowly. For example on cardboard I can place the motherboard, PSU, on stick of RAM and CPU+HSF and test it to come up to the BIOS using the onboard video? If you used a case or more than these parts you built it too fast.

There's also a note of a minimum version BIOS of 1008 for this board and that CPU. Is the maker/seller documenting this is ready to go?

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I think I rushed it
Nov 4, 2015 3:53PM PST

I put it together all at once. Should I dismantle it and build it over again slowly as you suggested?
Apparently I didn't do enough research, how do I check if the maker/seller has it documented as ready to go?
As I said, first time build, I thought I had done everything correctly but was apparently wrong and apologize for lack of knowledge pertaining to the situation.

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Start with the fewest needed parts.
Nov 4, 2015 5:07PM PST
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What about the oboard video,
Nov 4, 2015 5:30PM PST

did you take a look at that output?

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Currently disassembling
Nov 4, 2015 6:09PM PST

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

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For a first build this one doesn't need the AMD R9 GPU
Nov 4, 2015 6:20PM PST

That's added laters as we move from onboard to a graphics card build. Right now we need the least number of parts, the least number of connections and checking all jumpers.

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GPU
Nov 4, 2015 8:47PM PST

The GPU doesn't seem to be the problem though, I'm just getting this A2 error code over and over.

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Thank you.
Nov 5, 2015 5:45AM PST

You were right, that was my fault for not understanding what you were saying.

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Reassembled PC
Nov 4, 2015 8:33PM PST

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.

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And ONE STICK OF RAM?
Nov 4, 2015 10:24PM PST
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Current Status
Nov 5, 2015 5:50AM PST

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.

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If you disconnect the harddrive,
Nov 5, 2015 7:57AM PST

does the A2 error disappear? If so, set the bios to boot from the optical drive and try it with a disc and see what happen. If it seems ok..then reconnect the harddrive and try again. Good luck.

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Still no
Nov 5, 2015 8:25AM PST

I've tried disconnecting the hard drive, the SSD, and the optic drive in different combinations each time, it tells me the same "Please enter setup to recover BIOS setting" every time.

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That's NEW detail.
Nov 5, 2015 8:28AM PST

I didn't read that error message till now. "Please enter setup to recover BIOS setting" sounds like your next move.

Try BIOS defaults and if they don't stick look around for the CMOS clear jumper. It may be in the wrong spot.

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It works!
Nov 5, 2015 2:42PM PST

The computer works, and I now just need to install drivers and somehow get my GPU to work. Any advice on how to do those things?

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Sorry but
Nov 5, 2015 2:56PM PST

Not much has changed as to PC building, OS and driver installation. If the GPU is not working, why it isn't could be:

1. In the wrong slot.
2. Not powered up (didn't connect power?)
3. Incompatible.

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Thank you!
Nov 5, 2015 4:30PM PST

I'll look into the problems with it, thank you very much for your time and help.

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Keep writing.
Nov 5, 2015 4:36PM PST

If you get stuck, just keep writing. Folks will share what they can.

It sounds like things are starting to pull together.

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Graphics Card problems
Nov 8, 2015 2:54PM PST

Okay so I have everything working great, the only problem is the GPU. I have an XFX Radeon Double Dissipation GPU and I cannot figure how to get it to work. Whenever I connect it to the motherboard I get stuck at boot with a black screen again.

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What PSU do you have
Nov 8, 2015 4:02PM PST

You wrote 1000 watts but if it's some split rail deal maybe it's not up to the task . Also do you have the GPU and the 6-pin and 8-pin connectors seated ?

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PSU
Nov 8, 2015 4:58PM PST

Both the 6 and 8-pin VGA cords are connected to the PSU box and the GPU. Here is a link to the page I bought the PSU from.

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(NT) Link ?
Nov 8, 2015 5:40PM PST
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?
Nov 8, 2015 5:59PM PST
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Cool !
Nov 8, 2015 6:40PM PST

That's eliminated

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Seagate 3TB. (Monty Python) Run away. Run away.
Nov 8, 2015 4:07PM PST
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Oh wow
Nov 8, 2015 5:01PM PST

My HDD works fine, and after that read I feel pretty lucky that it does.

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My advice is to treat it like a time bomb.
Nov 8, 2015 5:19PM PST
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Here's what I'm going to try
Nov 8, 2015 6:03PM PST

I'm going to update the BIOS according to how the ASUS site says to do it. Does that sound like a good next step?

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Now's the time to do that.
Nov 8, 2015 6:10PM PST

While in warranty!

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Progress
Nov 8, 2015 7:55PM PST

I don't have access to a USB drive at the moment, but I will post the results tomorrow when I have the chance. Thank you again for all the help!