New build won't post

[MADEinSTOKE]

hi there
i had the same symptons a few years back i built the system and got no display and no beeps and the problem was the bios was to old to recognise the newer winchester chip ...updated the bios and it was sweet

 

[Dogboy73]

I would do as you say and send back the CPU and the motherboard just to be safe - peace of mind!

I suggested it to OC on the phone this morning. But the guy said it was very unlikely that the CPU was at fault. Also the RMA issued was only for the mobo & the info on the RMA said only the parts listed should be sent back to avoid delay & problems handling the replacement.

hi there
I had the same symptons a few years back i built the system and got no display and no beeps and the problem was the bios was to old to recognise the newer winchester chip ...updated the bios and it was sweet

How do you update the BIOS if nothing works? (bit new to all this as you can probably tell). However, the motherboard & CPU are the same as the build I recently done for myself so I know that the mobo can handle the CPU okay.

 

[Dogboy73]

We sent the mobo back yesterday. My mate was a bit upset about having to pay £7 to send back faulty parts. If it is found to be faulty then will he get that back or will the replacement be sent out free of charge?

 

[mishima]

Not too sure about that as I've never had a RMA at OcUK only at another etailer which actually sends CityLink to pickup the item which is very handy. I imagine it would be refunded - give them a call.

 

[Dogboy73]

My mate got the replacement mobo this morning. I've just re-built the system & it fired up & posted first time no problems Just installing XP now.

 

[mishima]

Super, glad its all sorted now for you!

 

[Dogboy73]

Super, glad its all sorted now for you!

Yes it was a relief since I'd recommended that my mate buy parts instead of a ready made PC, only to put the whole thing together for him & it not work! Doh! It all came good in the end though & he's well pleased with the new PC.

 

[mishima]

It sometimes happens that, I guess it didn't look too good from his perspective though. Always best building your own system better value for money!