Before installing the CPU, please carefully check for bent CPU pins. Bent pins are a common cause of no-POST or dead motherboards, and many users are unaware the damage occurred. Insert the CPU gently to avoid damage.

All Alienware Aurora R7 Models

The original heatsink for the VRM is not included, please make sure installing a heatsink before powering the board on, failure to do so may cause the VRM over heating or even damage the board.

Please make sure all the other components in your computer are good. The motherboard will not work if you have another defective component(CPU, Rams, Power Supply, Daughter board, etc...)