Build won't Post

Old Build
MSI P67A C43 B3
i5 2500k
Corsair 1600MHz RAM
MSI 7770 GPU
600W OCZ PSU
WD HDDs

New Build for a friend with parts from old build
MSI P67A C43 B3
i3 2120
1 8GB stick of Corsair 1600MHz RAM (different than RAM from old build)
MSI 7770 GPU
430W Corsair CX430 PSU
WD Blue HDD

I just upgraded my main rig and used the old Motherboard and GPU in a build for a friend. The old build had been working normally. Right before I disassembled it, I updated the BIOS to the newest version because the version I had didn't support the i3 2120. I installed the build in a new case and tried to boot it up. All of the components in the case seem to power on fine, but then I get 3 beeps. The 1st beep is slightly longer then the second two. I didn't even notice they were different lengths until a few boots later. The monitor stays in sleep mode though.

When I thought it was 3 equal length beeps, I switched out the RM for a different stick. It was the same type though, they came together as 16GB. This didn't change anything and I listened closer and noticed the first beep was slightly longer. I found the beep codes posted as a reply on a blog post that said 1 long 2 short was a GPU error, so I removed the 7770 and installed an old 4600 or 4700 series (can' remember, but it shouldn't matter). I used this GPU formerly with this same MB until about 5 months ago and it worked fine.

Monitor is connected by DVI, if that makes a difference.

Please help me to figure out what the problem is. This MB worked fine in my old build a few weeks ago. Could the BIOS update have caused a problem? In the old build, I used the MSI Live Utility to flash the BIOS from within Windows. After it finished, it restarted and I pulled up the BIOS and the version number had changed to the newest version.

Thanks in advance.

You 100% sure that the CPU is supported?

Quote from prozac4312 : You 100% sure that the CPU is supported?

Yes http://us.msi.com/product/mb/P67A...CPUSupport

It just needed a newer BIOS. I flashed the most recent one.

Also, some other things I've done:
Cleared CMOS
Tested GPU in my current build, worked fine
Tested RAM in my current build, worked fine

So it isn't the GPU or the RAM, but the beep codes correspond to an error with the video adapter (GPU), so not sure what the problem could be. No integrated graphics to test without discrete GPU either.

Quote from cmorris1441 : Yes http://us.msi.com/product/mb/P67A...CPUSupport It just needed a newer BIOS. I flashed the most recent one. Also, some other things I've done: Cleared CMOS Tested GPU in my current build, worked fine Tested RAM in my current build, worked fine So it isn't the GPU or the RAM, but the beep codes correspond to an error with the video adapter (GPU), so not sure what the problem could be. No integrated graphics to test without discrete GPU either.

Doesn't that processor have built in video?

Could that be the issue?

Quote from prozac4312 : Doesn't that processor have built in video? Could that be the issue?

Didn't think of that, you could be right.

Motherboard:
Onboard Video Chipset
None

CPU:
Integrated Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 2000

Not sure where to go from here though...

Thanks and repped

Sometimes, this happens when you forget to plug in the 4/8 pin EPS12V plug by your CPU socket. Make sure that is plugged in and working.

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Quote from cmorris1441 : Didn't think of that, you could be right. Motherboard: Onboard Video Chipset None CPU: Integrated Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 2000 Not sure where to go from here though... Thanks and repped

Go into BIOS and disable the on-board motherboard video, since the i3 will have better.

Quote from linux_guru : Go into BIOS and disable the on-board motherboard video, since the i3 will have better.

Build won't post so I can't get into BIOS. I don't want to put my 2500k in their either, unless this is definitely the problem. Also, since the motherboard doesn't support onboard video, wouldn't it be disabled already?

Quote from avaican : Sometimes, this happens when you forget to plug in the 4/8 pin EPS12V plug by your CPU socket. Make sure that is plugged in and working.

It's plugged in. When it's not, my computer shuts off right away.

Remove CMOS battery for 30 minutes

Double check all connections
Reseat RAM reseat CPU and heatsink
Only connect bare mimimum (OS harddrive, one stick ram)
Double check correct standoff placement.

Replace battery... reboot

Your i3 has onboard video (Intel HD 2000) use that and get running before an add on card (7770)

Quote from boltman2007 : Remove CMOS battery for 30 minutes Double check all connections Reseat RAM reseat CPU and heatsink Only connect bare mimimum (OS harddrive, one stick ram) Double check correct standoff placement. Replace battery... reboot Your i3 has onboard video (Intel HD 2000) use that and get running before an add on card (7770)

Will the onboard video run though when the motherboard doesn't support it? No DVI, VGA, or HDMI ports on the motherboard. I'll try the other steps though. I may take it completely out of the case, set it up on cardboard and test it.

Quote from cmorris1441 : Will the onboard video run though when the motherboard doesn't support it? No DVI, VGA, or HDMI ports on the motherboard. I'll try the other steps though. I may take it completely out of the case, set it up on cardboard and test it.

You need a port to connect to... odd motherboard has no ports at all to connect video.

If thats the case then you have to use a separate graphic card. I would try two different ones if one isn't working... make sure if it needs power that's plugged in.

Quote from cmorris1441 : Old Build MSI P67A C43 B3 i5 2500k Corsair 1600MHz RAM MSI 7770 GPU 600W OCZ PSU WD HDDs New Build for a friend with parts from old build MSI P67A C43 B3 i3 2120 1 8GB stick of Corsair 1600MHz RAM (different than RAM from old build) MSI 7770 GPU 430W Corsair CX430 PSU WD Blue HDD I just upgraded my main rig and used the old Motherboard and GPU in a build for a friend. The old build had been working normally. Right before I disassembled it, I updated the BIOS to the newest version because the version I had didn't support the i3 2120. I installed the build in a new case and tried to boot it up. All of the components in the case seem to power on fine, but then I get 3 beeps. The 1st beep is slightly longer then the second two. I didn't even notice they were different lengths until a few boots later. The monitor stays in sleep mode though. When I thought it was 3 equal length beeps, I switched out the RM for a different stick. It was the same type though, they came together as 16GB. This didn't change anything and I listened closer and noticed the first beep was slightly longer. I found the beep codes posted as a reply on a blog post that said 1 long 2 short was a GPU error, so I removed the 7770 and installed an old 4600 or 4700 series (can' remember, but it shouldn't matter). I used this GPU formerly with this same MB until about 5 months ago and it worked fine. Monitor is connected by DVI, if that makes a difference. Please help me to figure out what the problem is. This MB worked fine in my old build a few weeks ago. Could the BIOS update have caused a problem? In the old build, I used the MSI Live Utility to flash the BIOS from within Windows. After it finished, it restarted and I pulled up the BIOS and the version number had changed to the newest version. Thanks in advance.

According to MSI's page, your cpu requires the bios found in 7673v51.zip.

Quote from boltman2007 : You need a port to connect to... odd motherboard has no ports at all to connect video. If thats the case then you have to use a separate graphic card. I would try two different ones if one isn't working... make sure if it needs power that's plugged in.

I have been trying two separate cards. A 7770 and a 4670, I get the same beep code with both.

Quote from linux_guru : According to MSI's page, your cpu requires the bios found in 7673v51.zip.

I flashed the most recent one, I assume it would support my CPU.... right?

Quote from cmorris1441 : I have been trying two separate cards. A 7770 and a 4670, I get the same beep code with both. I flashed the most recent one, I assume it would support my CPU.... right?

Not according to MSI's page. Ref: http://us.msi.com/product/mb/P67A...CPUSupport