First your PC ''will not boot without any ram'' installed. It will turn on but it will not boot.
Boot means that it starts to load Windows (original computer term - booting into the operating system). This is different from PC power on (aka PC starting or PC turning on).
When you first turn on a PC the BIOS performs a test called POST - Power On Self Test on the motherboard.
During POST the BIOS checks that all the hardware necessary for the boot process to commence is OK ''before'' it boots and starts loading the Operating System (Windows) which is on the HDD or SSD.
If there is a problem with the ram or the GPU (video card) or any other hardware problem on the motherboard it will stop and if you have a [link|https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/295736576739?chn=ps&_ul=AU&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1yHOP6YHvTvmlNZ7AjLCh0Q88&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-139619-5960-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=295736576739&targetid=1598469861758&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9070530&poi=&campaignid=19657035767&mkgroupid=143201283022&rlsatarget=pla-1598469861758&abcId=9305369&merchantid=764136908&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIx66Aw-3wggMVVadmAh0rOQwtEAQYAyABEgIoV_D_BwE|system speaker] (example only) connected to the motherboard's system speaker header pins (see Item #15 on page 1-4 and page 1-1 of the [link|https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1200/PRIME_H510M-K/E17790_PRIME_H510M-K_UM_web.pdf?model=PRIME%20H510M-K|motherboard manual]) you will hear a [link|https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1029959/|beep error code] telling you what's wrong. If you don't have the speaker, you will hear nothing and the PC will stay powered on and do nothing until you turn it off
What ram is installed on the motherboard? Is it shown in the [link|https://www.asus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/prime/prime-h510m-k/helpdesk_qvl_memory?model2Name=PRIME-H510M-K|list of compatible memory for the motherboard]
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If it starts without the ram inserted but not when the GPU card is inserted, there's a problem with the GPU card or the PSU.
First your PC ''will not boot without any ram'' installed. It will turn on but it will not boot.
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Boot means that it starts to load Windows. This is different from power on (aka starting or turning on).
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Boot means that it starts to load Windows (original computer term - booting into the operating system). This is different from PC power on (aka PC starting or PC turning on).
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When you first turn on a PC the BIOS performs a POST - Power On Self Test on the motherboard.
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When you first turn on a PC the BIOS performs a test called POST - Power On Self Test on the motherboard.
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During POST the BIOS checks that all the hardware is OK ''before'' it starts to load the Operating System (Windows) which is on the HDD or SSD.
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During POST the BIOS checks that all the hardware necessary for the boot process to commence is OK ''before'' it boots and starts loading the Operating System (Windows) which is on the HDD or SSD.
If there is a problem with the ram or the GPU (video card) or any other hardware problem on the motherboard it will stop and if you have a [link|https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/295736576739?chn=ps&_ul=AU&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1yHOP6YHvTvmlNZ7AjLCh0Q88&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-139619-5960-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=295736576739&targetid=1598469861758&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9070530&poi=&campaignid=19657035767&mkgroupid=143201283022&rlsatarget=pla-1598469861758&abcId=9305369&merchantid=764136908&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIx66Aw-3wggMVVadmAh0rOQwtEAQYAyABEgIoV_D_BwE|system speaker] (example only) connected to the motherboard's system speaker header pins (see Item #15 on page 1-4 and page 1-1 of the [link|https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1200/PRIME_H510M-K/E17790_PRIME_H510M-K_UM_web.pdf?model=PRIME%20H510M-K|motherboard manual]) you will hear a [link|https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1029959/|beep error code] telling you what's wrong. If you don't have the speaker, you will hear nothing and the PC will stay powered on and do nothing until you turn it off
What ram is installed on the motherboard? Is it shown in the [link|https://www.asus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/prime/prime-h510m-k/helpdesk_qvl_memory?model2Name=PRIME-H510M-K|list of compatible memory for the motherboard]
First your PC ''will not boot without any ram'' installed. It will turn on but it will not boot.
-
Boot means that it starts to load Windows. This is different from power on, starting or turning on
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Boot means that it starts to load Windows. This is different from power on (aka starting or turning on).
-
When you first turn on a PC it performs a POST - Power On Self Test.
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When you first turn on a PC the BIOS performs a POST - Power On Self Test on the motherboard.
During POST the BIOS checks that all the hardware is OK ''before'' it starts to load the Operating System (Windows) which is on the HDD or SSD.
-
If there is a problem with the ram or the GPU (video card) or any other hardware problem on the motherboard it will stop and if you have a [link|https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/295736576739?chn=ps&_ul=AU&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1yHOP6YHvTvmlNZ7AjLCh0Q88&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-139619-5960-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=295736576739&targetid=1598469861758&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9070530&poi=&campaignid=19657035767&mkgroupid=143201283022&rlsatarget=pla-1598469861758&abcId=9305369&merchantid=764136908&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIx66Aw-3wggMVVadmAh0rOQwtEAQYAyABEgIoV_D_BwE|system speaker] (example only) connected to the motherboard's system speaker header pins (see Item #15 on page 1-4 and page 1-1 of the [link|https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1200/PRIME_H510M-K/E17790_PRIME_H510M-K_UM_web.pdf?model=PRIME%20H510M-K|motherboard manual] you will hear a [link|https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1029959/|beep error code] telling you what's wrong
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If there is a problem with the ram or the GPU (video card) or any other hardware problem on the motherboard it will stop and if you have a [link|https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/295736576739?chn=ps&_ul=AU&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1yHOP6YHvTvmlNZ7AjLCh0Q88&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-139619-5960-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=295736576739&targetid=1598469861758&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9070530&poi=&campaignid=19657035767&mkgroupid=143201283022&rlsatarget=pla-1598469861758&abcId=9305369&merchantid=764136908&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIx66Aw-3wggMVVadmAh0rOQwtEAQYAyABEgIoV_D_BwE|system speaker] (example only) connected to the motherboard's system speaker header pins (see Item #15 on page 1-4 and page 1-1 of the [link|https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1200/PRIME_H510M-K/E17790_PRIME_H510M-K_UM_web.pdf?model=PRIME%20H510M-K|motherboard manual]) you will hear a [link|https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1029959/|beep error code] telling you what's wrong. If you don't have the speaker, you will hear nothing and the PC will stay powered on and do nothing until you turn it off
What ram is installed on the motherboard? Is it shown in the [link|https://www.asus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/prime/prime-h510m-k/helpdesk_qvl_memory?model2Name=PRIME-H510M-K|list of compatible memory for the motherboard]
First your PC ''will not boot without any ram'' installed. It will turn on but it will not boot.
Boot means that it starts to load Windows. This is different from power on, starting or turning on
When you first turn on a PC it performs a POST - Power On Self Test.
During POST the BIOS checks that all the hardware is OK ''before'' it starts to load the Operating System (Windows) which is on the HDD or SSD.
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If there is a problem with the ram or the GPU (video card) or any other hardware problem on the motherboard it will stop and if you have a [https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/295736576739?chn=ps&_ul=AU&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1yHOP6YHvTvmlNZ7AjLCh0Q88&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-139619-5960-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=295736576739&targetid=1598469861758&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9070530&poi=&campaignid=19657035767&mkgroupid=143201283022&rlsatarget=pla-1598469861758&abcId=9305369&merchantid=764136908&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIx66Aw-3wggMVVadmAh0rOQwtEAQYAyABEgIoV_D_BwE|system speaker] (example only) connected to the motherboard's speaker header pins (see Item #15 on page 1-4 and 1-1 of the [https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1200/PRIME_H510M-K/E17790_PRIME_H510M-K_UM_web.pdf?model=PRIME%20H510M-K|motherboard manual] you will hear a [https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1029959/|beep error code] telling you what's wrong
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If there is a problem with the ram or the GPU (video card) or any other hardware problem on the motherboard it will stop and if you have a [link|https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/295736576739?chn=ps&_ul=AU&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1yHOP6YHvTvmlNZ7AjLCh0Q88&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-139619-5960-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=295736576739&targetid=1598469861758&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9070530&poi=&campaignid=19657035767&mkgroupid=143201283022&rlsatarget=pla-1598469861758&abcId=9305369&merchantid=764136908&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIx66Aw-3wggMVVadmAh0rOQwtEAQYAyABEgIoV_D_BwE|system speaker] (example only) connected to the motherboard's system speaker header pins (see Item #15 on page 1-4 and page 1-1 of the [link|https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1200/PRIME_H510M-K/E17790_PRIME_H510M-K_UM_web.pdf?model=PRIME%20H510M-K|motherboard manual] you will hear a [link|https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1029959/|beep error code] telling you what's wrong
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What ram is installed on the motherboard? Is it shown in the [https://www.asus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/prime/prime-h510m-k/helpdesk_qvl_memory?model2Name=PRIME-H510M-K|list of compatible memory for the motherboard]
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What ram is installed on the motherboard? Is it shown in the [link|https://www.asus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/prime/prime-h510m-k/helpdesk_qvl_memory?model2Name=PRIME-H510M-K|list of compatible memory for the motherboard]
Hi @goqrkqaahibgu
First your PC ''will not boot without any ram'' installed. It will turn on but it will not boot.
Boot means that it starts to load Windows. This is different from power on, starting or turning on
When you first turn on a PC it performs a POST - Power On Self Test.
During POST the BIOS checks that all the hardware is OK ''before'' it starts to load the Operating System (Windows) which is on the HDD or SSD.
If there is a problem with the ram or the GPU (video card) or any other hardware problem on the motherboard it will stop and if you have a [https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/295736576739?chn=ps&_ul=AU&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1yHOP6YHvTvmlNZ7AjLCh0Q88&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-139619-5960-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=295736576739&targetid=1598469861758&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9070530&poi=&campaignid=19657035767&mkgroupid=143201283022&rlsatarget=pla-1598469861758&abcId=9305369&merchantid=764136908&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIx66Aw-3wggMVVadmAh0rOQwtEAQYAyABEgIoV_D_BwE|system speaker] (example only) connected to the motherboard's speaker header pins (see Item #15 on page 1-4 and 1-1 of the [https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1200/PRIME_H510M-K/E17790_PRIME_H510M-K_UM_web.pdf?model=PRIME%20H510M-K|motherboard manual] you will hear a [https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1029959/|beep error code] telling you what's wrong
What ram is installed on the motherboard? Is it shown in the [https://www.asus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/prime/prime-h510m-k/helpdesk_qvl_memory?model2Name=PRIME-H510M-K|list of compatible memory for the motherboard]