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Old 01-27-2007, 10:28 AM   #1
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I built my PC, and all the fans and everything are hooked up and in the case. It was time for the moment of truth. I hit the power button, and it didn't work on the outside so I used the one directly on the motherboard (first problem). Then, when it started up, all the fans started spinning, but the monitor got no signal. Note: there was no beeping, but all the lights came on on the motherboard and every fan came on.

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Old 01-27-2007, 10:35 AM   #2
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Please provide us with some detailed specs, including brand & Model of your power supply.

No video and no beeps means the system isn't posting. Follow the steps in this thread to rule out a LOT of variables:

http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?t=132409

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Old 01-27-2007, 10:42 AM   #3
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I have an Evga 8800 gtx, core 2 duo 6600, fortron source 700w power supply ( will get link later )
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Old 01-27-2007, 12:54 PM   #4
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Computer:
Case - APEVIA X-Plorer ATXB8KLW-BK Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case, $59.99
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16811144102

EVGA 122-CK-NF68-AR LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard, $250
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813188009

Graphics - XFX PVT80FSHF9 GeForce 8800GTX 768MB 384-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card, $550
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150205

TV Card - Hauppauge WinTV-PVR-150 274 PCI Interface Personal video recorder, $54.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16815116633

FSP Group (Fortron Source) FX700-GLN ATX12V/ EPS12V 700W Quad. SLi Power Supply, $139.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817104015

Processor - Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6600, $317.00
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16819115003

RAM - Kingston 2gb 240-pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC 6400) Dual Channel, $260.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820134125

Hard Drive - Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3320620AS (Perpendicular Recording Technology) 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive, $94.99
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16822148140

Optical Drives
1) LITE-ON 16X DVD±R DVD Burner W/5X DVD-RAM Write Black ATAPI/E-IDE Model SHM-165P6S, $29.99
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16827106017
2) NEC 18X DVD±R DVD Burner With 12X DVD-RAM Write Black E-IDE / ATAPI Model 7170A-0B - OEM, $29.99
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16827152076
Fans

Cpu Fan – Arctic Freezer 7 Pro, 29.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835186134

Case fan – Antec 120mm, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835129014, 10$
Antec 80mm, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835209007, 8$
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Old 01-27-2007, 12:58 PM   #5
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Thanks for the detailed parts list. I'd definitely suggest building the system out of the case as detailed in the thread I linked to. It's the only way to see if the system is shorting out to the case chassis, or determine a faulty component.

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Old 01-27-2007, 01:00 PM   #6
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ok..... thx.....
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Old 01-27-2007, 01:59 PM   #7
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Alright, I just built it out of the case like the instructions said with the URL you gave me. Same problem, what should I do now.....
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Old 01-27-2007, 02:18 PM   #8
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ALL required power cables connected - to motherboard and video card?
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Old 01-27-2007, 02:38 PM   #9
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yes i have done verything... even my 8 pin cpu connector rofl
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Old 01-27-2007, 05:26 PM   #10
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Try starting the system with one stick of RAM at a time - one may be faulty and stopping the boot process. Double and Triple check EVERY component and power connector is seated properly.

If you still get nothing, make sure a speaker is connected, and try booting the system without the RAM or the Video card installed. The system should beep in error - if it doesn't, I'd lean towards a faulty motherboard.

Another note - I notice from Newegg's picture of your board that there are Diagnostic LEDs on the board towards the bottom right. Do they light up with a code you can reference with the manual?

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Old 01-27-2007, 05:59 PM   #11
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Sry, I should have added that earlier. The diagnostic LEDS come up as dashes (- symbol) which is not in the manual. Will go try speaker beep thing now.
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Tried it with no RAM, or graphics = no sound. Could it be my processor or is it for sure the mobo?
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Old 01-27-2007, 06:10 PM   #13
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There really is no 'for sure' in this situation. The only way to test properly is by substitution for known-working parts, but that is rarely easy with a new, pricey system.

I'd be tempted to suggest a DOA motherboard, given what you've told us. My final test would be to test the system with a known-working power supply (or test that power supply in a known-working system) just to rule it out as the cause. It's a high quality unit, but you never know till you test.

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