Z87 Extreme 6 wont even power up breadboarded

[Vargenstid]

so i hooked up just the PSU,Proc and cooling system and nothing is happening..the PSU does work ...tested it on another mobo i know works...the PSU is a Rosewill Bronze 1000w...the proc is a i7-4790k 4 ghz..not sure what im doing wrong here...should atleast try and boot up when i turn on the PSU and clicky button..

[SelfGovern]

Re: Z87 Extreme 6 wont even power up breadboarded

If you know about breadboarding, you probably know all about these things... but I'm putting them here because I've forgot each once or twice.
- Have you plugged in all required fans, most importantly, the CPU fan?
- Have you plugged in the 8-pin CPU power connector?
- You've got the switch on the power supply on, the PS is plugged in to a working wall outlet, and you're hitting a power on button on the motherboard?

[Vargenstid]

Re: Z87 Extreme 6 wont even power up breadboarded

ok..got it to turn on..but the BIOS doesnt come up...the monitor doesnt even come on...its been years since i built a system so im rusty

[SelfGovern]

Re: Z87 Extreme 6 wont even power up breadboarded

If you have any other HW besides CPU, PS, and motherboard currently connected, please provide a detailed list (RAM? Video card?). Best yet, you can put it in your profile, so you only have to do it once (and make modifications as things change!)

What did you do to get it to turn on after your first post?

Have you got a two-character display on your motherboard? Is it showing a code? If so, what?

Which of the components you're using are new, and which have been used in other systems?

[Vargenstid]

Re: Z87 Extreme 6 wont even power up breadboarded

sounds stupid but all i did was remove the i7-4790K 4ghz proc out and made sure the pis were straight...reseated it...hook up the cooling and power...and it turned on...no speaker so i cant hear the beeps if any...the 2 digit display shows 00 when i turn it on...initially i was using the on-board DVI connection since thats all it has for on-board video jacks..







Z87 Extreme6 Mobo
i7-4790K 4ghz Proc
Kingston HyperX250gb SSD
Seagate2 Tb SSHD
EVGA GTX770 SC 2gb GDDR5 x2
Cooler Master Seidon 120 XL
Rosewill Bronze 1000w PSU
16 gb Gskill Sniper series 2400

[Vargenstid]

Re: Z87 Extreme 6 wont even power up breadboarded

still cant get the monitor to come on either on the GPU or from the on-board jack..i know its got to be something simple but after almost freaking out because the mobo wasnt powering up...that anxiety overcome now pops up this new one..

[profJim]

Re: Z87 Extreme 6 wont even power up breadboarded

sounds stupid but all i did was remove the i7-4790K 4ghz proc out and made sure the pis were straight...reseated it...hook up the cooling and power...and it turned on...no speaker so i cant hear the beeps if any...the 2 digit display shows 00 when i turn it on...initially i was using the on-board DVI connection since thats all it has for on-board video jacks..

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Were there any different post codes displayed after the initial 00 post code was displayed?
If yes, what was the last post code that was displayed?

Code	Description
00	Please check if the CPU is installed correctly and then clear CMOS.

The ASRock Cpu Support list says that bios version P2.30 is requried for your i7-4790K cpu.

Have you tried using the backup bios by using the BIOS Selection Switch (BIOS_SEL1), #18 in the motherboard diagram in your motherboard user manual?

Did you try booting your system with the motherboard outside of and beside your computer case?
If yes

1. did you try booting with a minimal hardware setup, i.e. cpu + cpu cooler, one memory module, and keyboard?
2. was your motherboard sitting on a cardboard box? book? anti-static mat or bag?

note: you do NOT want to power on your system with the motherboard on an anti-static mat or bag!!

It's possible that your keyboard is part of the problem.
Faulty wiring connections for the front panel header might cause booting problems, including:

• faulty reset switch
• improperly connected front panel LED wires
• improperly connected usb 3.0 cable

Your hardware list does not include full model names or numbers.
It is a PITA for us when you do not create a detailed list in your forum signature or in your PC Specs.


We need detailed information about ALL OF THE HARDWARE in your system.

We can best help you after you create a detailed hardware list in the System Specs
portion of your forum profile at the bottom of the profile page or in your forum signature.
Be sure to include brand names and model numbers.
When you are done editing or creating your hardware list, save the settings.

I don't provide additional follow up help when a forum number does not follow this procedure.

[Vargenstid]

Re: Z87 Extreme 6 wont even power up breadboarded

[QUOTE=profJim;488850]Were there any different post codes displayed after the initial 00 post code was displayed?
If yes, what was the last post code that was displayed?

Code	Description
00	Please check if the CPU is installed correctly and then clear CMOS.

there were no codes but the 00.. i have the Mobo literally on a 3/4 inch thick piece of plywood...i tested the power supply on another computer and that comp. booted up..the monitor acts like its not getting a signal...i know it works...wont even work on the on board DVI jack...i cleared the CMOS and it still just turns on and 00 on the code LEDs..i have downloaded the latest BIOS but...not able to install it since monitor wont light up


Z87 Extreme6 Mobo
i7-4790K 4ghz Proc
Kingston HyperX250gb SSD
Seagate 2 Tb SSHD
EVGA GTX770 SC 2gb GDDR5 x2
Cooler Master Seidon 120 XL
Rosewill Bronze 1000w PSU
16 gb Gskill Sniper series 2400

[profJim]

Re: Z87 Extreme 6 wont even power up breadboarded

ASRock put bios version stickers on the single bios motherboards, but I didn't see any version stickers on the high resolution pictures of your board on the web.

Is there any bios version information on any part of the original motherboard box?

[profJim]

Re: Z87 Extreme 6 wont even power up breadboarded

Here's a thought:

Is there a sticker on your motherboard that includes the date of manufacture.

This information might give us a better idea of the bios version that is on your board.

I think that only displaying the 00 post code indicates a serious problem with your bios version/cpu model or a damaged cpu socket and/or pins.

[parsec]

Re: Z87 Extreme 6 wont even power up breadboarded

This board has the usual BIOS version stickers on it, a simple matter to check that. It has the dual BIOS as well. The BIOS chips are in the lower right hand area of the board.

Please verify which BIOS version the board has.

The board needs at least BIOS version 2.20 to work with an i7-4790K, although the CPU support list shows BIOS 2.30 for support of this CPU.

This board has HDMI and DisplayPort output jacks for the onboard audio, not just the DVI-I jack.

[Vargenstid]

Re: Z87 Extreme 6 wont even power up breadboarded

I looked before I left for work.. Bios is 2.10-15b... So if the bios needs updating how do I do it with the monitor not coming on?

[profJim]

Re: Z87 Extreme 6 wont even power up breadboarded

Options:

1. Buy and install a pre-flashed P2.30 bios chip, but then you will need to flash the second bios chip.
2. Buy or borrow the cheapest compatible, low end cpu, install it in your system and then update your bios.
3. Pay a local shop to flash both bios chips for you.
4. It might be possible to do a blind flash using a bootable usb or optical drive, but I don't think that this option will work when your system is "stuck" with the current "00" post code error with your current cpu.

Option 3 will be the most expensive option.
Option 2 will cost you less if you buy and then sell the low end cpu after you've flashed both bios chips.

It won't hurt to ask ASRock TSD if they will provide you with one or two free bios chips.

I think that ASRock charges about $15 for each bios chip.

[Vargenstid]

Re: Z87 Extreme 6 wont even power up breadboarded

Ok i think I know what you are saying.. So if I get another 1150 proc of lesser ghz I should be able to get past the freeze to update the bios?

[profJim]

Re: Z87 Extreme 6 wont even power up breadboarded

You almost have it right.
The cpu needs to be supported by your current 2.10 bios version.

Look at ASRock > Z87 Extreme6 > CPU Support List for processors that are supported by P2.10 or ALL bios versions.

if you get a lesser cpu that requires a bios version higher than P2.10, the cpu probably will not work.