Z87-G41 gives no video signal; no POST code

Hello.
I finished putting together my third build yesterday using a Z87-G41 and have run into a problem I've never experienced and haven't been able to find a solution online yet.
My problem:
With all components plugged into the motherboard/power (no GPU), I do not receive a video signal. I have tried both the VGA and DVI slots. I have tried multiple monitors. I have also tried using my GPU just to see. Same result all around.
In an attempt to get a POST code, I took everything out and started the process of elimination. The only code I get is bad/no RAM when none is plugged in. It of course ceases when I put it back in. I have tried multiple brands. All RAM is DDR3.
I will add that all components are out-of-the-box new except for my RAM/PSU, but they are also relatively new. I have tried another PSU just to see; same issue.
I have checked the CPU socket for bent/missing pins, but everything looks fine. I'm no expert, though.
I'd appreciate any help on this issue. Like I said, I've found info on this issue online, but all the solutions are really obvious stuff (using the wrong video port, etc.). No solution for me yet.
Thanks.

Quote from: badboy2k on 11-May-14, 02:15:06
>>Posting Guide<< please list your components you are using please!
Sorry about that.
Z87-G41 PC Mate MSI Motherboard (Model No. MS-7850)
Intel Core i5 Processor - i5-4670 LGA1150
G.Skill 8 gig DDR3 1600mhz RAM x 2
ADATA 256 gig SSD
Cooler Master HAF 922 Case
EVGA GTX 770
Antec 600w PSU

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My mother has a Mac Mini - 2009 model - that I bought her. It is connected to an HP w2207 monitor I used to have with a mini-display port to DVI [I think, either that or VGA] adaptor. She lives 2 1/2 hours away.
Last week there was a power outage and ever since she cannot get her system to work. Her monitor says "No Video Signal" and then goes to sleep.
I worked with her for over an hour on the phone trying to fix this problem (oh what fun). Tried every combination of things I know to fix it. It seems from her description that the Mac Mini is not actually booting. When I have her turn the computer off by (press the power button, wait, press it again), she reports that she will here the disk drive spin up for 10 seconds but then no more activity. The green light is on, but that is it.
I had her reset the SCM, but that didn't work.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Bryan

See if the Mini will boot from the install disk. If it does, have your mom use Disk Utility to repair her internal hard drive. Repeat running repair until Disk Utility gives the disk a clean bill of health. Then repair permissions.
Disk Warrior can sometimes repair things Disk Utility can't. However, it's possible the internal directory is beyond help. In that case, erasing the internal disk and reinstalling the system will be necessary. It's also possible that the disk itself or electronic components in the Mini have been damaged which would require repair at the Mac hospital.
You might want to consider buying your mom a UPC.

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I recently both a Philips LED TV, type: 40PFL8605H/12.
I have a MACBOOK PRO from 2007.
I would like to use this MACBOOK PRO as a media server on the TV.
I have connected the MACBOOKPRO via DVI-VGA connector to the VGA input of the Philips TV.
Result; I get 'no video signal'-message on the TV screen. I recently connected the MACBOOK to a beamer and it worked perfectly.
Although, the TV say's 'no video signal' the display system preferences does recognizes the TV. It say's PHILIPS FTV and a different number of resolutions.
I have tried them all, the result stays the same.
I'll tried the Philips helpdesk and the answer was that everything seamed to be connected ok...so, no use full help there (yet)
'Google-ing' around did not give an answer either.
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Thanks a brody,
I'll get me one of those cables and give it a try...
are you sure it should work then? i see a lot of discussions and people with the same problems...
I was first thinking to buy a new mac mini to use it as my 'home-server' and as multi media player.
However, my 'old' macbookpro is also getting 'ware-out' and is subjet for replacement for profesional purposes...
If I could use my good old macbookpro as media/server, it would save me a couple of euro's...
Can you (or somebody else) advice me... my old macbook as media server and a new one as profesional lap-top or upgrade my old macbook (new harddisk extra memory) and mac mini as home server and media player...
of course, first criteria is to get my old macbook hooked-up to my TV ...
thanks for the advice...
cheers
p

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