GA-H170-UD3 beeps and won't boot

[cbellew]

My GA-H170-UD3 beeps 5 times and won't  boot. Tried using single stick of RAM and tried all slots. Taken everything apart several times and no luck.

The beeps sound quite long, but it seems 5 short beeps indicates a CPU problem. Is there anything else i might be able to try?

Thanks in advance to anyone who could help!

Chris

[shadowsports]

Hi Chris,
Obviously this is a new build.  I don't see a UD3 model however in H170 series    Am I missing it?

Your CPU fan spins with the system is powered on yes? 

5 beeps does sound like CPU problem.  Of the few 100 series MB's I have reviewed all support current skylake offerings with initial BIOS release.  You should confirm this however.

I'd remove my CPU and inspect the socket for damage.  Simply reseating it might help.  Yes, its a pain to clean off the thermal paste, but is worth the piece of mind.  Always a (small) chance the CPU is faulty. so if you can check this with the help of a friend or shop may also be a good idea.