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z170 gaming k3 - No Post - Unable to Load Bios

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z170 gaming k3 - No Post - Unable to Load Bios
« on: December 06, 2016, 11:00:56 am »
Having an issue with my new build PC. Im not getting any option to enter the Bios at all on start up. If I start the machine with just the SSD attached (no bootable USB/keyboard) I will get the command 'Reboot and Select proper boot device or insert boot media in seclected device and press any key' If I start with USB and Keyboard attached I get no error at all, just blank screen, no beeps etc again with no ability to change boot sequence no matter what I press.

Have already sent the motherboard back to overclockers.co.uk where it was tested and said to be working fine, however I cannot get into bios at all. Hooked up a dvd drive and windows 10 ISO on disk. It seems to be trying to do something but never actually displays anything on screen other than a black screen (however doesnt show no signal recieved, so it is sending something). Funny thing is, if I insert an old win 7 recovery disk, it will load and attempt a recovery even if there is nothing to recover. 

I have removed the battery an left the out overnight as well as clearing the CMOS.
Went through one stick of ram in each slot
Tried connecting my 1 tb hard drive instead of SSD
Have used a USB, PS2 and Wireless Keyboard with the same results.

At my wits end with this build now. Below are a list of components. The motherboard and CPU were both B grade which I am now regretting as  I doubt I would have got these problems with brand new parts.

Intel Core i5-6600k 3.9GHz Skylake
Gigabyte Z170 Gaming K3 Intel 170
Kingston Fury Black 2X8gb DDR4
Kingston 60gb SSD
WD Blue 1 TB HHD
Cougar STX 750W 80 Plus PSU
Corsair Hydro Series H45 CPU Cooler
Aerocool VS-1 Midi Tower

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Re: z170 gaming k3 - No Post - Unable to Load Bios
« Reply #1 on: December 08, 2016, 10:32:04 pm »
You shouldn't be having this much difficulty entering BIOS if using PS/2 or wired USB.  However, if you are using memory that is not on the QVL you could experience a no POST condition.  What kind of display are you using?  Connected to on-board video? 
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