Thanks for the answer, anyway no boot yet.
I tried:
- cleared CMOS (removed battery & and all power cords - not for one night though but still for 20 min)
- switched BIOS (the LED indicating the active BIOS still works and switches)
- removed all RAM modules, except for one
- removed all external plugs & devices
As the fans do not start up and the BIOS doesnt even seem to load (Qcode indicator remains on "00"), it "feels" to me like a broken VRM...? -
But if I have to RMA the board I cant wait 6 weeks for a replacement to arrive, therefore I would have to order a second board for the replacement time. Can I be sure enough it is the board and not the CPU?