Abit KG7 / XP 1800

[dylix]

I just got my Abit KG7 and XP 1800 today along with 512mb of pc2100 ram.. anywho, the damn thing turns on like a normal, good system would, but it doesnt post. !! i need help, plz!!

i've tried booting w/ only a vga card and ram.. still no go.. and i've moved the ram to every slot .. pressing hard on everyone.. also, the kb lights dont blink when i turn it on..

when i first turned it on it, (the very first time) i saw the vga bios screen show up, but no normal bios, it shut off because i forgot to plug in the heatsink fan, it was on no more then 3 seconds.. since then i've got nothing no matter what i do..

 

[zzzz]

1) clear the cmos by using the jumper.
2)Is the cpu fan plugged in the right header?
3) try pressing inset when it is booting up.

 

[dylix]

well, i think i've come to an conclusion.. when i mounted the heatsink on there i didnt put it on right, so the core wasnt touching the cpu, so i believe its fried

 

[Barnaby W. Füi]

<< well, i think i've come to an conclusion.. when i mounted the heatsink on there i didnt put it on right, so the core wasnt touching the cpu, so i believe its fried >>




from now on, always make sure you have good contact before booting!:frown:

 

[dylix]

lol yea i will pay attention more closely next time also gotta go get some of that thermal grease..

 

[dylix]

<<

<< well, i think i've come to an conclusion.. when i mounted the heatsink on there i didnt put it on right, so the core wasnt touching the cpu, so i believe its fried >>




from now on, always make sure you have good contact before booting!:frown: >>



ok, here's the final story..

the heatsink came with this tape instead of goo, i (not paying attention) left one side of the tape untouched, as in, i forgot to take the little blue plastic covering off so, its definetly the cpu. i ordered another one, it should get here friday (hopefully). next time i will pay more attention and use goo instead of tape.. *orders some artic silver.. heh..

 

[human2k]

DUDE thats $160+Tax+S/H down the draiN! And your still smiling????? You must be some rich ass fool, PLEASE BUY ME A NEW CPU TOO THEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[dylix]

133$ + S/H actually.. what other choice did i have?

 

[dylix]

<< DUDE thats $160+Tax+S/H down the draiN! And your still smiling????? You must be some rich ass fool, PLEASE BUY ME A NEW CPU TOO THEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >>



i'm smiling only because i am ROFL @ myself.. its seriously the stupidest thing i have ever done.. and with this reordering a processor, im still within my computer budget. i just wont get a faster cd-writer now

 

[insdav3]

i did that too it sucks...i also fried my motherboard.... i *think* be sure to check your motherboard also.