new build problem

WarBird

WarBird

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as title really, i'm building a new computer for him, it's all together but i plug it in turn it on and the fans power up for a sec then stop and power up and stop and so on.

what's wrong, i'm thinking i've either not plugged something in or the psu is faulty. the spec is :

- OcUK ATI Radeon X1950 Pro 512MB GDDR3 HDTV/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail
- Western Digital Caviar SE16 500GB SATA-II 16MB Cache - OEM (WD5000AAKS)
- Intel Core 2 Duo E2180 "LGA775 Conroe" 2.00GHz (800FSB) - Retail - Asus P5K-E WiFi Intel P35 (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard
- GeIL 2GB (2x1GB) PC2-6400C4 800MHz Ultra Low Latency DDR2 Dual Channel Kit (GX22GB6400UDC)
- Samsung SH-S203BEBN 20x20 DVD±RW Dual Layer Serial ATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM
- Akasa AK-ZEN-01-BK Zen Black Case - No PSU
- Corsair VX 450W ATX PSU (CMPSU-450VXUK)

cheers


EDIT: i don't even hear a beep from the mobo
 
Just a bit unclear, does your system boot into Windows at all? Or is it just that your fans are stopping and starting?
 
Make sure all cables are secure, double check the 4 pin or 8 is plugged in for the CPU.
Remove all components exept for the essential basics ie use only 1 stick or RAM.
Clear the BIOS.

Fingers crossed :)

Rob
 
yes as soon as i plug the psu and turn the switch on it a mobo light comes on.

nothing comes up on the screen i don't get that far. na i don't have speakers connected atm, should i?

i have the 4 pin into the cpu should i try the 8 pin?
 
WarBird said:
yes as soon as i plug the psu and turn the switch on it a mobo light comes on.

nothing comes up on the screen i don't get that far. na i don't have speakers connected atm, should i?

i have the 4 pin into the cpu should i try the 8 pin?
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Yes try the 8 pin.

Rob :)
 
WarBird said:
yes as soon as i plug the psu and turn the switch on it a mobo light comes on.

nothing comes up on the screen i don't get that far. na i don't have speakers connected atm, should i?

i have the 4 pin into the cpu should i try the 8 pin?
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I think he means the case speaker, which will emitt an error code [certain number and pattern] from the morhterboard if it fails to boot. Each specific type of error beeps correspond to a certain error, like CPU fan not working, or RAM fault, ect.
 
I'm presuming you have the 6-pin pci-express power connector plugged into your x1950 as well? :)

Altohugh it should still give video if it isn't.

Try re-seating everything as well, ie take out cpu / graphics / ram then put back in.
 
yea i have the pci-e power connector in lol

i've tried re-seating everything, tried different ram slots and different pci-e slot and no luck

EDIT: i don't want to have to start testing stuff in my computer, anyone have any ideas?
 
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If you have the time, get the system out of the case, and try powering it up from there, with just the mobo combo, and the graphics card basically. Just to rule out shorting issues.

I presume you don't have a spare psu?
 
Delvis said:
If you have the time, get the system out of the case, and try powering it up from there, with just the mobo combo, and the graphics card basically. Just to rule out shorting issues.

I presume you don't have a spare psu?
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i only have the psu in my current computer which i don't want to take about, i've already jumped the psu and the fan stays on, on it. :confused:

EDIT: it's not just the fans that go out when i power it all up but the power LED goes out
 
does anyone see any obvious problems? anything not plugged in:
sorry for low quality, i'll take a better shot if it'll help?
 
It might be the case of testing all on the bench to eliminate possible shorting.
Have you tried resetting the BIOS!

Rob
 
RJC said:
It might be the case of testing all on the bench to eliminate possible shorting.
Have you tried resetting the BIOS!

Rob
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how do i reset the bios if nothing comes up on the screen?

what you mean the case could be to blame? should i build it up on my table (ontop of anti-static bag) to test it?

EDIT: i'm still not getting a noise from the speaker :confused:
 
Yep, take it out of the case as i said earlier ^^^ with just the barebones connected.

It should say in your manual...But if you take out the CMOS battery (its kinda like a big watch battery) and leave it out for a few mins, it'll clear the smos i believe.

There's probably a jumper to move as well, but meh.
 
WarBird said:
how do i reset the bios if nothing comes up on the screen?

what you mean the case could be to blame? should i build it up on my table (ontop of anti-static bag) to test it?

EDIT: i'm still not getting a noise from the speaker :confused:
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Try booting it without the RAM in...should get three beeps.

Oh and is there a speaker on the motherboard itself yeah?
 
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