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Old 06-13-2007, 12:01 PM   #1
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i just build a comp and after everything is connected, I push the power button and nothing happens. I try with 2 different PS and nothing, it doesn;t power on.

Can anyone tell me what could be the problem?

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Old 06-13-2007, 12:07 PM   #2
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I suggest you try this.
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Old 06-13-2007, 12:09 PM   #3
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By chance, do you know the brand names/models of those PSUs? Also, di you make sure you hooked up the power supply to the motherboard with the *I believe* 6 pin connector? Posting the rest of your computer specs wouldn't hurt either

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did u remember to put in the mobo standoffs?
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Old 06-13-2007, 02:54 PM   #5
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did u remember to put in the mobo standoffs?
Sorry, what does this mean? I failry know much about comps =)
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Old 06-13-2007, 03:23 PM   #6
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Sorry, what does this mean? I failry know much about comps =)
There should be some little brass do-dads that screw into the case. The motherboard screws into those things. It keeps the motherboard from contacting the case where it shouldn't. Some cases have raised areas that serve the same function. Don't install the standoffs there or the motherboard will sit too high. Follow the advice in the thread Jimmy linked to, if you haven't already. This eliminates any problems with standoffs.
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Old 06-13-2007, 05:33 PM   #7
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There should be some little brass do-dads that screw into the case. The motherboard screws into those things. It keeps the motherboard from contacting the case where it shouldn't. Some cases have raised areas that serve the same function. Don't install the standoffs there or the motherboard will sit too high. Follow the advice in the thread Jimmy linked to, if you haven't already. This eliminates any problems with standoffs.

I just did that, and it works now, I guess it was to tight to the case or something.

But now I am facing another problem, the motherboard is not recognizind the hard drive.

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i know this is getto and cheap, but i m builiding for my little niece with some parts I have.
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What type of hard drive? is it SATA or IDE? did you connect the HD to the PSU AND motherboard via one of those cords?
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What type of hard drive? is it SATA or IDE? did you connect the HD to the PSU AND motherboard via one of those cords?
yes i did. Its maxtor hard drive IDE
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Old 06-13-2007, 07:15 PM   #10
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Is the IDE hard drive jumpered properly for the type of IDE cable you're using?

If it's a 40 wire IDE cable then set the jumper to master.

If it's a 80 wire IDE cable then set the jumper to CS (cable select).

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