08-27-2008, 02:23 PM | #1 |
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New Install -- Success... and then another RMA
I've put together my new box, made all the connections, and it won't power up. I don't know if it's the power supply or the mobo, and was hoping someone would have a suggestion on how to narrow it down.
The power supply fan does not come on at all, but I'm not sure if it needs to have feedback from the mobo to start spinning. Here is what I've done so far: - did a 'dirty test', shorting out the green with a ground with 1 fan connected. The fan's light came on. I plan on doing another test with a bigger load (all the fans and 1 hdd) later today. From Corsair's forum site, it seems to imply there is power, but doesn't mean the psu is working properly (at least as far as I can tell). - reseated all the connections. Twice. Still nothing. I can RMA either the PSU, the motherboard, or both. But I'm hoping to only do 1 or the other. Help? Last edited by SomeOldGuy; 09-24-2008 at 10:25 PM. |
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08-27-2008, 02:32 PM | #2 |
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You have an old PSU you can test with? I'd try that with the minimum setup and see if it starts. It's always good to have a backup. Otherwise, as it's unlikely you'd have an old mobo that has the same type of connections(for CPU), next best thing would be to RMA the motherboard.
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08-27-2008, 02:44 PM | #3 |
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I wish I did (and yup, would have tried it first before asking here)... no old psu, other than the one in my current box which is only rated at 350W, has major heat issues. And yes, no spare mobo either.
So is this likely to be the mobo? |
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08-27-2008, 03:01 PM | #4 |
Have you double checked the connections for the Case switches to the board?
Double check to make sure the voltage selector is correct on the PSU. Eliminate all but: 1 stick memory, cpu, HSF, video (if no onboard), one drive and try to get power. If you are in panic mode, go for a walk or do something else and come back to it. My last build, I had installed memory with incorrect latency and it caused my system to not post at all. |
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08-27-2008, 03:43 PM | #5 |
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You can try stripping everything down to basics. Remove the mobo from the chassis, do a complete BIOS purge/reset and then try to fire it up with only the CPU and mobo. Most boards "should" give you the memory missing beep/squawk. If that works then you know it's at least working that far. Then add RAM and test...then video. If everything works then remount it in the chassis and try then. Clearing CMOS after a failure is important as you can end up with a recalcitrant board that won't work until that happens. You can use your known good 350 watt PS to test early on. As you add components you'll need to replace that with the higher power PS. As to narrowing between the MOBO and CPU..that can be tricky without other known good components. I'd probably try to RMA the board first.
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08-27-2008, 04:20 PM | #6 |
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Thanks all.... I'll try these things later tonite.
My last 3 builds were non-issues... this is my first "oh crap what the hell is wrong now what do i do" moment to deal with. One simple question though... should the psu fan start up when power is applied? or does it require "feedback" from the mobo? |
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08-27-2008, 04:21 PM | #7 | |
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08-27-2008, 04:38 PM | #8 |
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I verified CPU and memory with Gigabyte's approved list before I purchased, so that (hopefully) is not an issue.
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08-27-2008, 04:53 PM | #9 | |
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08-28-2008, 01:43 PM | #10 |
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Sometimes, when you plug the power cord into the power supply the cpu fan will move just a little bit, maybe a 1/4 inch or so. Do any of the fans move when the power supply has the cord plugged in?
Also, are there any LEDs on the mother board? The power switch, where it plugs into the motherboard - un-plug the wires and use a non-magnetic screw driver to complete the circuit between the two wires on the mother board. The two wires coming off the motherboard that the power switch plugs into, when you use a screw driver to short across them, the computer should turn on if the power switch is bad. |
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08-28-2008, 02:30 PM | #11 |
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Did you make sure to turn the power supply on first?
Not being a dick.. Just been there done that type ordeal. |
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08-31-2008, 10:59 PM | #12 |
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Okay, after finally getting some time to play with it in full, I've been able to get power (yay!).
But now a different issue... I've tried both PS2 keyboard and usb keyboards, and the closest i can come to a post is the screen. Here is what happens: Turn on power, furiously hit the <tab> key (which is supposed to continue to the post screen from the gibgabyte logo screen) and every once in a while it actually goes to the post screen, recognizes the cpu and the memory, but just sits there no matter what I do. I've tried button mashing the <del> key, but that hasn't worked either. Given that I've seen a number of "issues" already with this mobo (including a wonky main power connection that caused my initial no power problem)... does it sound like RMA time? |
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09-01-2008, 01:41 AM | #13 | |
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Edit: just re-read your post...RMA the board...
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09-01-2008, 02:26 AM | #14 |
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Do you hear any beeps at all when it tries to post? Your motherboard manual will have a list of the beep codes and what they mean.
When you go into the BIOS, does it recognize your Hard Drive? You might want to try setting the bios back to default (you can either do it in the bios or clear the jumper on the motherboard). If you don't hear any beeps at all and it just hangs after detecting memory, it could be bad ram. Might want to try just using one RAM stick at a time (make sure you put them in slot 1 on the MB). If it was a keyboard error, you would definitely hear some nasty beeps and it would display an error. It's starting to sound like RMA time to be honest. -Icculus {FYC} |
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09-01-2008, 07:46 PM | #15 |
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If it won't go past your post BIOS screen than I guess it's time to RMA the board.
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09-02-2008, 12:59 PM | #16 |
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Mobo RMA'd.
Thanks for all the help!!!!!!!!!!! p.s. the new case does not contain a speaker (as most are nowadays from what I understand.) My old case didn't have one either... I'm going to see if i can pick one up somewhere before I attempt re-installation. |
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09-02-2008, 02:59 PM | #17 | |
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09-02-2008, 04:38 PM | #18 |
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There were speakers out (from the built-in sound card) and I had the speakers connected, but no sound occurred when attempting the initial boot(s).
I thought there used to be a small crappy speaker that used to be part of the case, but on this one there was none. No built in speaker on the mobo, either. There was a pin connection on the mobo to connect it.... but no speaker on the case for startup post error beeps . Am I wrong in that? Last edited by SomeOldGuy; 09-02-2008 at 04:45 PM. |
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09-03-2008, 12:08 AM | #20 |
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indeed. there should be a small piezo transducer on the board somewhere.
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