6.The CPU is now ready for the heatsink to be installed. This board is
different in that it doesn't have a retention bracket. The heatsink simply
slots into four holes. It is locked into place by twisting the four locking
clips. Simply done.
7.Please ensure that you have both the 20/24 pin power
connected as well as the 4 pin (12V) Power connection. The 12V connection is
required for operation
8.To eliminate the possibility of a grounding issue being
the cause of your problem, please isolate the motherboard from the case, and
get it set up on a static free surface. The anti static bag that the motherboard
came in works great for this. Leave only your CPU, CPU fan, a single stick of
memory, your power (both connections), and video connected.
9.If you get video outside of the case like this, then you
are experiencing a grounding issue. Please ensure that you are using “standoff posts”. Lay the board back in the case and post it up, if it is still
posting, then shut it down and get one
screw in, repost. Continue this process, posting in between each screw until
all screws are in. If you are still
experiencing a POST at this point,
begin re-attaching your peripherals to the board, re posting at each time, until
you have found the cause of the ground
10.Again, ensure that none of the CPU socket pins are bent or
damaged, as this will render the board inoperable, and will void
your warranty.