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Hello, I just built my own computer and have connected all power cords. Everything turns on just fine, and fans spinning. My VGA connected to the DVI-I on my graphics card is plugged in but the monitor will not pick up a signal therefore no display. Here are the specs
I have removed ram, tried different slots.
I have tried different DVI adapters, VGA cords and I have also tried different slots for Graphics card.
Speaker installed but no beep.
All fans run, power phase 1 light comes on.
Running my monitor VGA to a DVI-I adapter that the graphics card came with.
Made sure all power cords are in and processor in place securely.

Asus Radeon HD7770 2GB DDR5 PCIe

AMD Phenom II x4 965 AM3 Black edition

Kingston XMP 2x4(8GB) RAM DDR3
1600MHz

MSI 970A-G46 9 Series motherboard

Seagate 500GB Serial ATA HD

500W PSU Raidmax

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For a board that spins fans but gives no POST and no beep the usual culprits are power to the CPU, a shorted motherboard, a seating/socket issue, or a dead board/CPU. has already tried some basics and is right to ask about the CPU fan/power — the next checks should be systematic and minimal so the fault can be isolated.

Do a “bench” POST test on a non-conductive surface with only the essentials: motherboard, CPU + cooler (fan plugged into the CPU_FAN header), one known-good RAM stick in the primary slot, the video card only if the CPU has no integrated GPU (and plug any required PCIe power), the 24‑pin ATX and the 4/8‑pin CPU (EPS) power connectors. Attach the chassis speaker/header. Power on and watch for POST LEDs, POST code display, or any beeps. If there is still no beep, try powering on with all RAM removed to force the motherboard to emit RAM-error beeps — if that produces nothing the problem is very likely motherboard/CPU or speaker wiring.

Other targeted steps: clear CMOS (jumper or remove the battery for a few minutes), inspect the CPU socket and CPU pins carefully for damage or debris, reseat the CPU/cooler, try a different single RAM module or a known-good PSU from another system, and swap in any spare GPU if available. Check the board’s debug LEDs / front-panel status lights and the manual’s POST code meanings. If these fail, a POST card or sending the board/CPU to a shop for component swap/RMA is the practical next step.

Cautions: avoid static discharge, don’t force pins, and don’t run the board mounted on standoffs that short the PCB.

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Assuming you have followed all the basic rules of ESD precautions, have you connected the CPU fan to the motherboard? Do you have the luxury of trying a higher wattage PSU? Perhaps something along the lines of 750W?

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