New computer with old parts won't boot

geetrue · 12-07-11, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by longam

Are both the power connectors hooked up, I always start with the basics.

From the manual, page 6 (page 5 picture)
Label 4. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector
Label 25. ATX12V 8-pin +12V power connector

Confirm the front panel switch is connected and correct.
Label10. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header

If different connection from previous MB you might have to use an OHM meter to find the NO (normally open) set of contact on the power switch and test for closure on the pin out while depressed.

That could be the problem the panel is hard to understand which way the little power on SW goes and the HDD led is on the same panel along with the restart.

I'll play with that problem, cause Arclight says that something should happen even with no ram ...

My HDD is a brand new portable Seagate 1.5TB USB3 plugged into USB2 till I can get up and running loading new Win 7 64bit OS if I ever get that far that is.

Thanks

CaptainHaplo · 12-09-11, 07:18 PM

Its not a mem issue - its either the MB isn't hooked up right - or the PS isnt getting power or is shot.

The key is not just the power connections - to be honest the hardest part for me to learn was the actual power and reset switch connections. The pins are tiny and you have to make sure you orientate the board and count pins right. For the last decade or so I use a major light source, needlenose pliers and a mag lens to put them on whenever I need to.

geetrue · 01-31-12, 09:07 PM

Thank you for all of your adivce ...
finally got it running with 2 sticks of 4gb ram
I even put it in slots 1 and 2 when the book said to put it in 3 and 4

plus the little power switch was tricky too

boots into new windows 7 64bit and the genius keyboard was only for Vista

usb modem for Vista needs new driver too and still trying to get online

lots of work, but sure feels good to up and running something

12-09-11, 07:18 PM	#2
CaptainHaplo Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,404 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	Its not a mem issue - its either the MB isn't hooked up right - or the PS isnt getting power or is shot. The key is not just the power connections - to be honest the hardest part for me to learn was the actual power and reset switch connections. The pins are tiny and you have to make sure you orientate the board and count pins right. For the last decade or so I use a major light source, needlenose pliers and a mag lens to put them on whenever I need to. __________________ Good Hunting! Captain Haplo

01-31-12, 09:07 PM	#3
geetrue Cold War Boomer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Walla Walla Posts: 2,837 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Thank you for all of your adivce ... finally got it running with 2 sticks of 4gb ram I even put it in slots 1 and 2 when the book said to put it in 3 and 4 plus the little power switch was tricky too boots into new windows 7 64bit and the genius keyboard was only for Vista usb modem for Vista needs new driver too and still trying to get online lots of work, but sure feels good to up and running something __________________