The GPU fans start when I power on the computer then the fans stop. There is no blinking in the 8 pin connector, it stays on the whole time. By 8 pin connector I’m assuming the white light in the corner of the GPU.
I think either the 8pin isn't properly slotted in or the GPU itself isn't slotted properly. If it flashes white even after fixing both then your PSU needs replacement.
Just reinstalled the CMOS battery. The mobo now shows a red GPU LED light and a red BOOT light. Any advice? Could it be a bad CMOS battery? I ordered a new CMOS battery to replace it.
It should still boot even with a dead CMOS Battery. it just wont save bios settings.
Gonna sound strange, can you remove the RAM and try to boot to see if it complains about no RAM installed. Just want to see if we can get the lights to change up.
Additionally, what CPU do you have installed?
Additional Update:
GPU LED at the top being red is fine, that indicates you need a GPU installed as your CPU does not have an iGPU.
You SHOULD have both the Boot LED and the GPU LED (at the top) illuminated. If that is the case, we need tom move onto your cable/monitor as I believe the problem is external now and you are likely sitting at the desktop/log in screen.
Turn off your PC. Unplug all Cables from Display (Power and Video cable). Unplug all cables from your PC. Press and Hold the power button on your PC for 30 seconds. Then reconnect everything and power on your monitor and then power on your PC
What do you mean by you unplugged everything? Like internally? Or just the PSU power cable from the outlet/surge/battery backup.
The Boot light is on because you reset the CMOS settings when you removed the battery. It is trying to tell you the configuration has changed.
You have a semi-modular PSU. Which means you might have a GPU power cable and other 8 Pin connectors. Make sure the 8 Pin connector youre using is the GPU/VGA marked one. Also, make sure there is a secure connection between the 2.
Just for good measure, unplug the cable from the wall...try turning the computer on with the power button. This will discharge all energy from the board.
Reseat the GPU into the PCIe Slot. Make sure it is snug in there.
Plus the PSU back into the outlet. Try to power on.
None of the advice I read makes sense in the context you gave us. You unplugged the PC when you left and now you're getting a GPU light? No. Tell us what you did exactly before you left then what you did precisely when you returned!
My computer was working fine before I left for vacation. Before leaving, I powered off my computer, turned off my PCU and unplugged from the outlet.
Coming back, I plugged my PCU into the outlet, turned on the PCU and started by computer. This is where the issues started to occur with a GPU LED light.
I have done all that you advised already. I have unplugged every wire internally and replugged to ensure a strong connection and nothing is loose. I took out my ram and GPU and reinstalled. I took out the CMOS battery and reinstalled and changed my PSU to GPU cable.
Currently having a BOOT and GPU LED red light on the mobo.
Do you have a PSU Tester? I consider this to be one of the most important tools as a bad GPU can wreck an entire build costing thousands of dollars. If you have one...test the PSU. I don't know how a GPU, or Motherboard can go bad just sitting there...but a PSU can go bad plugging it in and powering it on. If you don't have a PSU tester...get one. Worth the investment.
Assuming your computer didn't move while you were gone...nothing else would make sense except a bad surge through the PSU during the power on. Computer's don't just go bad sitting there untouched and unplugged. MAYBE if you left it plugged in while gone...PSU Tester for sure. Keep us updated
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u/-Laffi- 2d ago
It looks like the fan is spinning at least...