New build doesn't work

[Kuch]

This is my first build and I am stuck. Here are my components.

Pentium 4 Processor 3.4 GHz 800 FSB 1MB L2 cache
Asus P5GD2 Premium Motherboard
Corsair 1 GB DDR2 Memory (2 sticks)
Diamond X1300 512MB PCI Express video card
Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Game edition sound card
Foxconn ATX case with integrated 400W power supply
WD 200 Gig SATA Internal hard drive.

I’ve mounted the processor to the MOBO along with the RAM and video card. The MOBO is on the MOBO box alongside the case, so the MOBO isn’t shorting. When I hook up the power and plug it in, the MOBO light comes on, but that’s it. No fans, no beeps, no other signs of life other than the MOBO light. I’ve tried bridging the switch circuit with a screwdriver and I get nothing. This machine has never worked. I have tried using another case and power supply that I know works, and I still don’t get any life other than the MOBO light. Am I looking at a bad MOBO or processor? Both were purchased new. How should I try to narrow down which one is the problem? Any help would be appreciated. This is frustrating.

[Dark Nova]

is your CPU fan working???

when your doind a bench test, you should of plug the PSUplug including the 2by2 pin connector the video card an the ram. just that

do that and report if it still dosent work

[Panama Red]

Disconnect everything but the vid card, mobo, cpu, one stick of ram and power supply. Also connect a case speaker to the front panel speaker connectors. Short the Power Switch pins again. If you still get nothing, are you getting any beeps? Remove the memory (all of it) and try again. You should get a beep code indicating lack of ram installed. If you don't, bet on a bad mobo.

[Kuch]

No, none of the fans turn on. The only sign that there is even power going to the MOBO is the light. I tried it without the memory and I still don't get anything; no beeps or otherwise. I gues it is the MOBO, though I am surprised it was bad out of the box. I though Asus put out pretty good boards...

[Dark Nova]

make sure the cpu fan is well connected to the mobo, if it is and still dosent work, and you tried another powersupply, then it could be either bad ram or a deffective mobo

[Cricket]

Did you plug in both power connectors on the motherboard?

And are you using a power supply that has a 24 pin power connector to match the 24 pin power connector on the motherboard?

Cricket

[Kuch]

I plugged both connectors into the MOBO. My power supply only has the 20 pin connector, but the Asus website said that it wouldn't/shouldn't be a problem.

[Cricket]

You really should get a new ATX 2.0 power supply with the 24 pin connector to avoid any power related problems. I've built a few computers using that motherboard but I made sure I picked out cases with a ATX 2.0 power supply and didn't have any problems getting the systems to start up the first time I jumped the power pins.

Cricket

[Panama Red]

Here's what you need.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817189003

[Kuch]

I have no problem going with a different power supply if that is where my problem lies. I tried my rig on another power supply though, and I got the same results. Part of me is thinking that my Asus MOBO is bad, but I would like to make sure before I buy something else. I plan to try my power supply on another computer to see if it might be the problem, but I am unsure how to check my MOBO or processor. If I narrow the probelm to those two, which one is most likely to be defective?

[Cricket]

Did the other power supply have a 24 pin power connector?

Between a motherboard and CPU, I'd say the motherboard would more likely be the problem.

Cricket

[Kuch]

Talking to the Asus tech support forum, they suggested plugging the 2 by 2 pin power connector to the empty slots on the 24 pin power connector. I'm at work now, so I haven't tried it. Can it be that easy of a solution? Also, I'm looking into the new PSU Panama suggested. Crisket, since you have worked with these boards before, have you ever had these or any problems? I was hoping they were a quality product. Also, given your experience, do my components appear compatible? I have tried to stick to known brands with a decent reputation.

[Kuch]

Well, I have ordered the new PSU Panama suggested, so I guess we will see if that was the problem. I haven't been able to narrow it down as the specific culprit, but it was definitely the cheapest suspect. My old PSU is made by CasEdge, which I haven't been able to find a lot about. I will update as progress is made.

[Kuch]

Well, I purchased the new PSU Panama suggested and installed it after a little case mod. I held my breath as I bridged the circuit and the board and fans fired up just as planned. I let the board idle for almost a minute and although I didn’t get any beeps, I now have a place to start and I hope (really hope) that things will go smooth from here. I want to thank everyone who chimed in with help on this, and I’m sure I will be picking people’s brains in the near future.

[glc]

CasEdge PSU's are kinda questionable - a 20 pin variant is definitely not suitable for a PCI-E board. Keep it around for a 20 pin build or a bench testing unit. Our builder used to use them for simple onboard video builds and they worked okay.