Computer Startup

Casterina · 18 Jul 2012 at 10:37

I have put everything into the Zalman Z9 case and when I come to power it on, all fans LED light up and spins for 1-2 seconds and then it stops

WKN · 18 Jul 2012 at 10:38

Have you tried turning it on again?

Casterina · 18 Jul 2012 at 10:43

CocaCola said:
Have you tried turning it on again?

Yes, tried it 3 times still the same

Marky · 18 Jul 2012 at 10:44

Any BIOS beeps?

Motherboard PSU cables all connected correctly?

If so, try taking all RAM out apart from one and try it in different RAM slots.

Casterina · 18 Jul 2012 at 10:50

Marky said:
Any BIOS beeps?

Motherboard PSU cables all connected correctly?

If so, try taking all RAM out apart from one and try it in different RAM slots.

Connected the 20 pin and the 4 pin that was provided by OCZ PSU into the 24 pin on the motherboard, no BIOS beeps as it only turns on for 1-2 secs

Bacon? · 18 Jul 2012 at 10:57

What about the Aux cable?

Kurakai · 18 Jul 2012 at 10:58

This has happened to me every time I do an upgrade and I find myself dismantling the components. I normally unplug all power cables to the motherboard, CPU and every component from graphics and sound cards to HDD's and replug everything back in and normally it resolves the issue.

Bit of a hassle but it solves the problem.

Casterina · 18 Jul 2012 at 11:00

Bacon? said:
What about the Aux cable?

Do you have a image of the Aux cable?

Bacon? · 18 Jul 2012 at 11:05

Not on file no, but its a 4/8 pin cable on its own/

Preto · 18 Jul 2012 at 11:10

I assume by Aux cable you mean the CPU power cable ?

Casterina, there's a 20+4 pin power cable (big one) and a 4/6/8 pin cable powering the CPU - make sure you connect those properly.

Quick search - http://en.kioskea.net/faq/3312-identify-the-connectors-of-the-power-supply - have a look

Casterina · 18 Jul 2012 at 11:17

Preto said:
I assume by Aux cable you mean the CPU power cable ?

Casterina, there's a 20+4 pin power cable (big one) and a 4/6/8 pin cable powering the CPU - make sure you connect those properly.

Quick search - http://en.kioskea.net/faq/3312-identify-the-connectors-of-the-power-supply - have a look

I have got a 4 pin cable from the PSU, is that it?

Bacon? · 18 Jul 2012 at 11:18

honosuseri · 18 Jul 2012 at 13:21

Casterina said:
Do you have a image of the Aux cable?

I'm disappointed to see this, after taking so much time to explain what all the bolts and cables were in the early hours this morning

Bacon? · 18 Jul 2012 at 13:30

Casterina you need to take your time on the build and read the manuals (I feel like a hypocrite

) or you could make a fatal mistake.