building computer and have problems

ike2010

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Mar 5, 2003
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hi all. my system arrived today and i'm having some difficulties. i've installed the mobo, cpu/fan, RAM, and video card. when i turn the power on, the fans all start up but nothing goes to my monitor. the message on my monitor says the monitor is working. also, the three lights on my keyboard flash (all three flash together). any ideas?

soltek sl-75frn nforc2 mobo
gforce4 ti 4200 video
512 MB kingston 2700 RAM
athlon xp 2400
volcano 7
 

gururu

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Jul 16, 2002
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So the system is powering up, but the BIOS isn't activating or can't be seen.
1) if the BIOS isn't activating, make sure the memory and cpu are inserted correctly. make sure the case speaker is plugged in so you can hear beeps. Beeps help you determine if the hardware is improperly connected.

2) plug in a hard drive or floppy to see if you can hear a boot sequence or at least a spin.

3) remove the video card and let the nforce2 kick in. You may want to reset the bios using the correct jumper.

good luck