Help? Just built, fans spin but screen stays in power save mode

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Hi,

My initial build parts selection question is here: http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.p...highlight=P180

I've put everything together and my fans spin up (CPU, Vid card, and case fans) and everything lights up, but the screen on my 24" Dell 2407WFP stays in power save mode. I don't know what the deal is. I do not get any kind of beep on start up. Any ideas or suggestions? The lights on my keyboard and the red light on my optic mouse do not light up. I'm befuddled as all the connections seem correct. HELP?

Parts List: Video Card: $250 - EVGA 512-P3-N801-AR GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card – Retail LINK MOBO: $90 - GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard – Retail LINK CPU: $190 - Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Conroe 2.66GHz 4M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor – Retail LINK Case: $45 - AnteAntec Performance One P180 Silver cold rolled steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case – Retail LINK Power Supply: Antec NeoHE 550W Power Supply LINK HD: Already have - Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD4000KD 400GB 7200 RPM Serial ATA150 Hard Drive –Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD4000KD 400GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache Serial ATA150 Hard Drive RAM: CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail Items I already have: Monitor: Dell 2407WFP Mouse: Logitech MX518 CD/DVD burner: LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with 12X DVD-RAM Write Black IDE Model LH-20A1P-186 – Retail Floppy: probably just steal the one from current system Sound Card: stolen from current system - Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Audio Card OS: Microsoft XP Home – OEM from current Dell system

[TechGaloot]

You did connect a power cable to the video card right?

[shadowpr]

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

Make sure it's out of the case.

Also, did you try pushing either the input, or source button on your monitor to make sure it was digital?

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Originally Posted by TechGaloot You did connect a power cable to the video card right?

Yep, it takes a 6 pin connector. I just disconnected the one I had, and re-connected a spare 6 pin connector to make sure. Same results. I'm wondering if the mouse not lighting up is an indicator. Could I have the front panel not wired correctly to the mobo? Even if I did though....wouldn't it still post? Hmm.....

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AH!....I got it. I'm a freakin idiot...but I got it! The second power connector to the motherboard was not connected. I remember messing with it because it needs a very long cord get from the power supply to the motherboard. I must have unplugged it when I was messing with the fan controls and power connectors back there. Blah....what a relief. Hopefully its smooth from here (flashing BIOS installing OS). Thanks for the help guys. Its appreciated as always.

[flanzig1]

Would skip the BIOS up-date if it doesn't correct some problem that may occur with your list of parts.