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Pat_thetic · 03-10-2006, 09:27 PM

I'm having some trouble getting this computer to work. I'm using the eVGA 133-K8-NF41 motherboard. I'm having some trouble trying to get it to boot. I have everything plugged in, etc. but when I turn on the power, a red light on the motherboard turns on. The light on front of the computer case turns on fine, but when I try to push the on button, the computer doesn't boot, no fans spinning etc. I live in a very humid area, so I don't think it would be static electricity, but I could be wrong.

If there's anymore information that you need to fix this problem, just ask. I'll be watching this thread closely.

**Alaron** · 03-10-2006, 09:58 PM

Welcome to PCMechanic.

Start out with this: http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?t=132409

Pat_thetic · 03-10-2006, 10:10 PM

I already did that. Nothing. Same problem, the light turns on but nothing else.

**thefultonhow** · 03-10-2006, 10:11 PM

What power supply do you have?

Pat_thetic · 03-10-2006, 10:14 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817104935

By the way, the description and pictures are false. It's a 20+4 connector...

**thefultonhow** · 03-10-2006, 10:22 PM

Well, that's a good model/manufacturer of power supply, but it sounds very much like you may have a bad PSU. Do you have another one that you can use to test it out? (Even a 20-pin one might work in a pinch.)

Pat_thetic · 03-10-2006, 10:25 PM

Yes, and it still doesn't work. A thermaltake one.

I could of course be plugging something wrong in, but I doubt it.

**thefultonhow** · 03-10-2006, 10:27 PM

Well, then it sounds like a bad motherboard. Make sure you have the power button hooked up right, but if you do, it might be RMA time.

Pat_thetic · 03-10-2006, 10:30 PM

I have the power switch connector plugged in with the text facing inward. It's only plugged into 1 pin, but I don't think that's bad. I can talk on aim if you like.

**thefultonhow** · 03-10-2006, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pat_thetic

I have the power switch connector plugged in with the text facing inward. It's only plugged into 1 pin, but I don't think that's bad. I can talk on aim if you like.

Oh, well that's your problem. When you press the power switch, you are essentially completing an electrical circuit -- you can't complete a circuit if only one end of the circuit is connected. You need to have the connector plugged into both pins to have the switch work.

Pat_thetic · 03-10-2006, 10:36 PM

But there is only 1 pin =|

It looks like this:
....
.....
I have the 3 pinned hdd led plugged in top, the power switch plugged into the next 1. The bottom 5 are occupied by the reset and... some other one.

**Alaron** · 03-10-2006, 10:45 PM

Check Page 26 of your manual. The power switch connector should go on the 2 pins on the top right. There is a diagram in the manual. http://www.evga.com/products/moreinf...&pwindow=specs

Pat_thetic · 03-10-2006, 10:48 PM

Ah hell yes, the led doesn't work but who cares, the computer does.

Thanks a bunch.

**freakitchen** · 03-11-2006, 05:43 AM

If your LED doesn't work, then most likely the polarity is wrong. Try flipping the connector 180 degrees, on the same pins.

FK

03-10-2006, 09:27 PM	#1
Pat_thetic Member (3 bit) Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7	5th build, 1st problem. I'm having some trouble getting this computer to work. I'm using the eVGA 133-K8-NF41 motherboard. I'm having some trouble trying to get it to boot. I have everything plugged in, etc. but when I turn on the power, a red light on the motherboard turns on. The light on front of the computer case turns on fine, but when I try to push the on button, the computer doesn't boot, no fans spinning etc. I live in a very humid area, so I don't think it would be static electricity, but I could be wrong. If there's anymore information that you need to fix this problem, just ask. I'll be watching this thread closely. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

03-10-2006, 09:58 PM	#2
Alaron Kickin' it Staff Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: USA Posts: 7,723	Welcome to PCMechanic. Start out with this: http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?t=132409 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Fold for PCMech: Team 13761

03-10-2006, 10:10 PM	#3
Pat_thetic Member (3 bit) Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7	I already did that. Nothing. Same problem, the light turns on but nothing else. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

03-10-2006, 10:11 PM	#4
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03-10-2006, 10:14 PM	#5
Pat_thetic Member (3 bit) Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7	http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817104935 By the way, the description and pictures are false. It's a 20+4 connector... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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03-10-2006, 10:22 PM	#6
thefultonhow Moderator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 2,918	Well, that's a good model/manufacturer of power supply, but it sounds very much like you may have a bad PSU. Do you have another one that you can use to test it out? (Even a 20-pin one might work in a pinch.) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

03-10-2006, 10:25 PM	#7
Pat_thetic Member (3 bit) Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7	Yes, and it still doesn't work. A thermaltake one. I could of course be plugging something wrong in, but I doubt it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

03-10-2006, 10:27 PM	#8
thefultonhow Moderator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 2,918	Well, then it sounds like a bad motherboard. Make sure you have the power button hooked up right, but if you do, it might be RMA time. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

03-10-2006, 10:30 PM	#9
Pat_thetic Member (3 bit) Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7	I have the power switch connector plugged in with the text facing inward. It's only plugged into 1 pin, but I don't think that's bad. I can talk on aim if you like. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

03-10-2006, 10:36 PM	#11
Pat_thetic Member (3 bit) Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7	But there is only 1 pin =\| It looks like this: .... ..... I have the 3 pinned hdd led plugged in top, the power switch plugged into the next 1. The bottom 5 are occupied by the reset and... some other one. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

03-10-2006, 10:45 PM	#12
Alaron Kickin' it Staff Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: USA Posts: 7,723	Check Page 26 of your manual. The power switch connector should go on the 2 pins on the top right. There is a diagram in the manual. http://www.evga.com/products/moreinf...&pwindow=specs Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

03-10-2006, 10:48 PM	#13
Pat_thetic Member (3 bit) Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7	Ah hell yes, the led doesn't work but who cares, the computer does. Thanks a bunch. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

03-11-2006, 05:43 AM	#14
freakitchen Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Doncaster, UK Posts: 3,563	If your LED doesn't work, then most likely the polarity is wrong. Try flipping the connector 180 degrees, on the same pins. FK Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ -FK- "Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw, The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die, We shall not sleep, though poppies grow, In Flanders fields." - John McCrae, May 1915

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