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sniper007 · 22-12-2010, 15:22

Install the MINIMUM components. i.e. One single stick of ram (in the correct slot, read the manual that came with the mobo). Make sure the CPU is in the slot properly the correct way around (check the arrow on the corner of the cpu corresponds to the place on the mobo). Make sure all PSU cables are connected to the various power points on the mobo (ATX 24 pin, 4/8pin, etc). Then install the graphics card and ensure it has a PCI-e power connector connected to it.

Then DO NOT install anything else like HDDs, CD/DVDRom or anything. Just try booting the Computer. What happens? Do you get any activity when observing the computer with the case door/side panel off? i.e. Does the CPU fan attempt to spin? Does the PSU come on and the fan start? Do any LEDs come on or beeps from the mobo?

Obviously ensure that the monitor is connected with a VGA/DVI cable to the graphics card you have installed.

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If you could also post a picture looking inside the computer and how you have it all connected, this might help.

22-12-2010, 15:22	#47
sniper007 Inactive Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 480	Re: building a pc Install the MINIMUM components. i.e. One single stick of ram (in the correct slot, read the manual that came with the mobo). Make sure the CPU is in the slot properly the correct way around (check the arrow on the corner of the cpu corresponds to the place on the mobo). Make sure all PSU cables are connected to the various power points on the mobo (ATX 24 pin, 4/8pin, etc). Then install the graphics card and ensure it has a PCI-e power connector connected to it. Then DO NOT install anything else like HDDs, CD/DVDRom or anything. Just try booting the Computer. What happens? Do you get any activity when observing the computer with the case door/side panel off? i.e. Does the CPU fan attempt to spin? Does the PSU come on and the fan start? Do any LEDs come on or beeps from the mobo? Obviously ensure that the monitor is connected with a VGA/DVI cable to the graphics card you have installed. ---------- Post added at 15:22 ---------- Previous post was at 15:19 ---------- If you could also post a picture looking inside the computer and how you have it all connected, this might help.