Users' questions 

Why is my motherboard not booting up?

Leia Doyle

Why is my motherboard not booting up?

If your PC isn’t booting, double check that the main 24-pin ATX cable is plugged into your motherboard. Some motherboards have a 20-pin connector. Also be sure that you’ve plugged the appropriate PSU cables to your motherboard’s 4-pin or 8-pin CPU connector.

Why will my PC not turn on?

Make sure any surge protector or power strip is correctly plugged into the outlet, and that the power switch is on. Double-check that your PC’s power supply on/off switch is on. Confirm that the PC power cable is properly plugged into the power supply and outlet, as it can become loose over time.

What are the symptoms of dead motherboard?

Symptoms of Failure

  • Physical Damage. You should never poke or prod a motherboard while the computer is running.
  • Freezes or Glitches. One of the more annoying symptoms is the variety of freezes and glitches.
  • The Blue Screen of Death.
  • Slowing Down.
  • Not Recognizing Hardware.
  • Overheating.
  • Dust.
  • Smacked Around.

How to troubleshoot a motherboard with no display?

When you press the power button to turn on the computer but there is no display on the monitor, please follow the below steps to troubleshoot : 1. Check the power supply 2. Check the CPU 3. Check the memory 4. Check the graphic card 5. Check the monitor 6. Test with minimal components, isolating the possible cause 7. Clear CMOS 8.

What does it mean when your motherboard won’t power up?

I then plug it all back in and notice that an LED on the motherboard is actually on (green), so it would appear that the mobo is getting power. Again, nothing when I turn the power on. I make sure that the power switch is actually working correctly, and it is. It’s a momentary switch and sure enough, it’s closed when I depress the power button.

Why does my computer not start when I press the power button?

Without this important but easy-to-miss connection, your computer won’t start. That’s because the motherboard never receives the command to do so if you press the power button when the wire isn’t connected to the proper pins on your motherboard.

Why is my computer not booting on my Motherboard?

The memory inside of your motherboard requires a constant stream of electricity to remember its settings. But if these settings cause boot failure you need to interrupt the flow of electricity to clear its memory. The problem could be your motherboard’s internal software.