New PC build?

budwieser · 15-09-2007, 18:43

Just built a new PC for someone and i can`t even get it to POST!
Personally i think i`ve been sent a *******ed Motherboard.
Can somebody please check for me that all the componants are compatible?
I`ve checked and i can`t see any problems and all the connections are as they should be.
Heres the specs.....
1 x Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 2.66GHz (775) @ 123.32GBP
1 x Asrock CONROEXFIRE eSATA2 775 Motherboard @ 44.59GBP
2 x NEC Optiarc 18x DVD-RW RAM SATA Black @ 19.68GBP
1 x 500GB Samsung Spinpoint SATA2 16MB @ 65.74GBP
1 x Alien Custom Case Black @ 26.44GBP
1 x Hiper 580W TRUE POWER PSU @ 52.88GBP
1 x Patriot 2GB PC2-6400 C4 Extreme Performance (2x1GB) @ 52.82GBP
1 x Windows Vista Home Premium 32 OEM @ 52.82GBP
1 x Creative X-Fi Xtreme Audio OEM @ 34.02GBP
1 x Logitech Desktop LX 710 Laser @ 37.19GBP
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Order Total (inc.VAT inc. Shipping): 542GBP
Also there is an Inno3D 8800 GTS 320 MB Nvidia Grapics card as well as an ASUS VW193 LCD Monitor
Probably a good question for Zing if he`s around.

Thanks all for any help.

Pedro1 · 15-09-2007, 19:16

Sounds to me like is is the RAM or the CPU as these are the most critical components that would have that effect although the graphics card could also stop you from even seeing a post if it is non compat or faulty.

Try the G/Card t..

15-09-2007, 19:20

process of ellimination time

remove all sata and ide devices and one stick of the ram then try. If the same remove all the ram and you should get error beeps if not remove gfx so all that is installed is the cpu again you should if you dont then the mobo is shafted imo

Have you installed all the power you need to to the motherboard ? 24 pin if needed and 4 pin 12 v?

Pedro1 · 15-09-2007, 19:27

Like i said either RAM, CPU or G/Card...

15-09-2007, 19:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pedro1

Like i said either RAM, CPU or G/Card...

yeah what im saying is removing this eliminates them . Im suss of the motherboard

Pedro1 · 15-09-2007, 19:54

You could be right zing but i still have it in my head that the g/card is posing the probs..#

Lets hope someone finds the prob...

Could be wrong but heck thats what forums are all about...

15-09-2007, 20:25

with a none posting machine it could be any of the above.

Pedro1 · 15-09-2007, 23:07

True. Zing. Budwieser keep us posted.

budwieser · 16-09-2007, 00:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pedro1

True. Zing. Budwieser keep us posted.

Will Do.

nffc · 16-09-2007, 02:48

Could be a fubared PSU as well.

16-09-2007, 03:41

Could even be a duff battery.

Pedro1 · 16-09-2007, 07:42

Duff battery won't stop you from booting a pc. ,,,,,still think there is a graphics problem...

Dinny quote me though..

16-09-2007, 13:21

Isn't it the battery that enables it to do a POST?

I had a system do a simlar thing and it was down to silicon paste being dried out on the heatsink... I just replaced it with fresh paste and it booted up fine

It was a newly built system too.

16-09-2007, 13:29

The battery just powers a chip that stores updated bios information. The bios chip itself stores default settings and does not need the battery to boot a system

budwieser · 16-09-2007, 19:07

Right. I`ve tried all all know and i still think the Mobo is shot.
Still won`t boot with out anything other than the bare essentials installed.
Tested the power supply with a power supply tester funnily enough

and green lights all the way.
Just waiting for Aria to send me an RMA.
Cheers all for your help.
Bud.