techy question, PC help

[Mags]

not meaning to sound like a tech support guy here but did you get a manual for it?
Should have a print out of the pins and what plugs in where
i had a struggle with my new mobo a while back, trying to work out where to plug everything in

[Doctor Stavros]

Ok try this:

1) Change the bios battery (for peace of mind) Be aware there are a few of similar design, but different numbers so get the correct one.
2) Remove the power switch from the motherboard, then using a magnifying glass, find the correct jumper position (it will be marked)* for it, and replace it.
3) Remove all cd drives, hdd's, pci cards (basically all ancillaries ecxept the vga and power from PSU) from the motherboard.
4) Turn it on.
5) If it works (after setting bios settings), repeat stage 4, and reconnect the cd drive.
6) Again, turn it on.
7) Again, if it works, then reattach the hdd, and turn it on, see if it boots.
8) If it works, reconnect all pci cards and restart.

* Dont worry about turning the machine on if youve put the power switch jumper on the wron jumper, as you wont cause any damage, Ive done it lots of times.

Potentially:

9) If at any point the pc doesnt work while reconnecting stuff, one at a time, then you have identified your problem, so:
10) Replace faulty parts

Job done!

[PuntoStar]

Now thats an answer nice!

[rixf666]

thanks guys, will have a play with it this evening, couldnt be arsed with it last night.

[Doctor Stavros]

If you get really stuck, add me to MSN and ill try to help as best as i can

paulstanding135@hotmail.com

[rixf666]

If you get really stuck, add me to MSN and ill try to help as best as i can

paulstanding135@hotmail.com

top man.

[VII CKS]

Ok try this:

1) Change the bios battery (for peace of mind) Be aware there are a few of similar design, but different numbers so get the correct one.
2) Remove the power switch from the motherboard, then using a magnifying glass, find the correct jumper position (it will be marked)* for it, and replace it.
3) Remove all cd drives, hdd's, pci cards (basically all ancillaries ecxept the vga and power from PSU) from the motherboard.
4) Turn it on.
5) If it works (after setting bios settings), repeat stage 4, and reconnect the cd drive.
6) Again, turn it on.
7) Again, if it works, then reattach the hdd, and turn it on, see if it boots.
8) If it works, reconnect all pci cards and restart.

I was going to say change the Bios battery but I've been beaten to it. Usually this keeps your like internal time/date etc, bios information.

As far as anything else I'm not too sure, but DR stavros' answer is pretty thorough.

[PuntoDom]

I had a similar problem recently, rebuilt it many times. bench built it also. Turned out to be the Mobo. New one in a volia working like a dream.

Not saying yours is this error. I think it is tho.