[RESOLVED] New Build - Possible Motherboard/CPU problem

[Syzich]

My problem is when I power on my PC, the motherboard won't POST. I noticed that the CPU LED light is on, but I'm not quite sure that is the problem. I read feedback from others on Newegg who bought the same board and mentioned similar problems. They switched them out with parts that they knew worked in other PCs and still had LED/POST problems. Though, when I was seating the CPU in the socket, when securing the latch/door(not sure of the actual technical term), I had to push down harder than I was comfortable with to lock it into place. I could hear pressure being applied to the CPU as I was doing this. It was a very soft sound, but still noticeable. I'm hoping I didn't damage the socket pins when did that. Also, looking at the CPU from the side after the latch was in place, it didn't look like the door was as flush as it should be. The last time I actually replaced a processor, there was only a simple latch there, so I'm not quite sure I seated the processor correctly.

Motherboard: ASUS P8P67 DELUXE (REV 3.0) LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131701

CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 3000 BX80623I52500K
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115072

Also, not sure if this is relevant, but there is a Power and Reset Switch on the motherboard. Both are lit, but the Reset Switch is green and the Power Switch is red. Not sure if the Power Switch is supposed to be green or red.

[SuperSparks]

The load plate on the LGA type CPU sockets is designed to exert a considerable force. But I've never had one that didn't look flush after installation. I do hope you didn't install the CPU the wrong way round- there are notches that align with the socket so it should only fit one way. However, I fear it would be possible to force it. You can see the notches here:

[SpywareDr]

Pin burn?

LGA 1155 Sandy Bridge Motherboard Socket Pins Get Burned Out
http://news.softpedia.com/news/LGA-1...t-178520.shtml

'Enlarge' the second image.

[Syzich]

Thanks for the replies, but it seems my problem was due to a rookie first time builder mistake. I asked a friend what might be the problem and he asked me to send him a picture of the motherboard. He told me I forgot to connect the PSU to the CPU power connector. System's running fine now, I just have to install some more programs.

[SuperSparks]

I was going to mention that CPU power connector, but I got so involved in the socket business that I forgot all about it

I'm very glad you got it sorted out

[Syzich]

Thanks, so am I .