New build, problems!!!

[guruboy]

I really never wanted to have to post a thread like this in my life, but it's finally happened.

I just built a new computer with the specs below. I started out attempting an out-of-case POST, by hooking up the PSU to the wall, and then installing the processor (with CPU and fan), video card, and RAM into the mobo. I used a screwdriver to short the power connector. Every fan (CPU, Video card, PSU) starts up. They run for half a second, then they just shut off. I don't get anything on the monitor. All I can think of is a faulty part...but I was extremely careful putting it together!

Specs:

Mobo: Asus M2N-SLI Deluxe
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Windsor
RAM: Corsair XMS2 DDR2-800 PC 6400 2Gb (2x1)
Video Card: eVga GeForce 7900 GT KO

Please, if you know about a person who had the same symptoms and that they fixed it, help me out.

thanks,
Guruboy

[minsonngo]

What is the brand and model of the PSU?

Double check and make sure you have the PSU hooked up correctly to the motherboard, both the main 24-pin PSU connector and the 4-pin square ATX12V connector.

Make sure your memory is seated correctly, reseat them to be sure.

Double check and make sure your processor is installed securely and the heatsink/fan is locked in all the way.

Also be sure that there is nothing shorting out the motherboard like loose screws or unused power supply connectors.

[guruboy]

I was wondering about that ATX12v...yeah I didn't connect it, because I thought the 24-pin was all I needed. The thing POSTed and stuff, I'll get back to you about how the rest goes.

Thank you SO much dude, I'm really glad it wasn't a big problem (yet)

[minsonngo]

So you connected the 4-pin square ATX12V connector and all is good now?

[guruboy]

Yes I connected the 4-pin ATX12V connector and the current problem is solved. I'll update later if any other problems arise, but for now everything is great. Thanks minsonngo!

[minsonngo]

Your welcome, let us know if you need anything else.