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Originally Posted by sniper007
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.
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I tried that last night ,just had the gfx attached no post at all .The problem is that there are no on board graphics so i cannot connect a monitor to the board (another reason to send it back)
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Originally Posted by sniper007
Can you explain what you mean buy "the dvd drive cutting out as soon as the IDE is connected". Explain the process/steps you took. What are you defining as "cutting out" ? Surely you cannot test the IDE drive as you cannot get the system booted? You are not making a lot of sense.
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When the dvd drive is connected with the powerr connection and the IDE cable the drive does not work no light on the front and the drawer does not open ,remove the IDE cable and the power comes back on and the drawer opens ,i find this confusing as i thought the IDE cable is only carrying information not power ,i have tried different cables and the dvd works fine in the other pc