New build problems

Keylow · 7 Feb 2007 at 22:34

Just built a machine this evening. All plugged in correctly. Went to start it up. Pressed power and it sort of choked. Seeem to boot, then turn off almost, then boot again fine. However after 15 seconds it just turns off. I get one bleep from the Bios on start as per normal. But every time it just turns off after 15 seconds or so. I was a little concerned the heatsink was not on properly. Would this account for it possibly? Any way of knowing whether it's on properly? Any suggestions are urgently needed please!

Spec:
C2D 6300+ w/ stock HSF
Gigabyte DS3
2x1GB Geil 6400 DDR2
HIS X1950 Pro 256
Seagate 320GB SATA II
Old IDE DVDRW drive
Corsair 520W

mattpj · 8 Feb 2007 at 01:28

Plugged in your 4pin 12v connector to the motherboard?

Keylow · 8 Feb 2007 at 08:04

Keylow · 8 Feb 2007 at 08:25

someone else told me the RAM should be set to 2.1V, but i havent actually got the time to change it before it turns itself off :mad:

pcAnywhere · 8 Feb 2007 at 08:28

Sounds like a poor seating issue

Van Diemen · 8 Feb 2007 at 08:36

I would try re-install the heatsink & take it from there

Keylow · 8 Feb 2007 at 08:40

pcAnywhere said:
Sounds like a poor seating issue

CPU, RAM, graphics card...?

I've noticed that the front LEDs on the case arent coming on. Having those plugs in the way could cause a crash?
EDIT: Corrected them and its still the same.

vincent1989 · 8 Feb 2007 at 08:51

reset the cmos (pull out the motherboard battery for a few minutes, or switch a jumper setting (depending on mobo))

Keylow · 8 Feb 2007 at 09:38

I've reseated the HSF and i think its on properly now. But now the CPU fan wont spin on power up :confused:

MeatLoaf · 8 Feb 2007 at 09:49

Keylow said:
I've reseated the HSF and i think its on properly now. But now the CPU fan wont spin on power up

Thats normal, you need to change an option in the BIOS anmd set it to Always on

Keylow · 8 Feb 2007 at 09:52

Its on now. And its working! Rejoice! Must definatley have been the HSF not on properly.

mattpj · 8 Feb 2007 at 09:58

Ah, good one. You don't believe these kind of problems can happen till they do! I had to seat my HSF 4 times before i got it done properly

mishima · 8 Feb 2007 at 10:06

Keylow said:
Its on now. And its working! Rejoice! Must definatley have been the HSF not on properly.

I had the same problem with my build a month ago, had to reseat the CPU though and re-apply some paste! Glad your sorted

Keylow · 8 Feb 2007 at 10:11

On post it says my CPU is 1.6Ghz. Correct me if im wrong but it should be 1.86? I think the FSB is set at 400. Shall I just set it straight to 533?

mishima · 8 Feb 2007 at 10:33

Check with CPU-Z in windows, if its the same yeah, go back into BIOS and reset! Odd that it doesn't default at that value though

Keylow · 8 Feb 2007 at 12:13

In Windows it actually says 1.86Ghz. I was probably just seeing things on the POST screen

Funkadelic · 8 Feb 2007 at 12:37

That spec is very similar to the one I will be buying in the next few days. Tell me if it runs well, and what games(if any) do you play, and how well.

Keylow · 8 Feb 2007 at 15:00

Will do. Barely installed anything yet, been too busy in the snow