Built my computer. Doesn't even turn on...

[Shadax]

NEVERMIND!!! She's up and running. Thanks!

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This is my first computer and I followed directions as best as I possibly could. All the components are connected power and data wise, but whe =n I plug in the power supply and turn it on, the front power switch does nothing. No beeps, no lights, no fans or drives turn on, just... nothing. It's as if the power supply isn't actually plugged in. Everything is brand spankin new from newegg:

Rosewill Case
AMD Athlon 64 skt 939
MSI Neo 2 Platinum
Radeon X800 xt
74 GB Raptor
80 GB 7200 WD
Corsair XMS 1GB
Sound Audigy ZS Platinum
NEC 16x DVD+/- RW
Some lighting crap, and exhaust blower 2 80 mm fans and a 120 mm fan
Wireless kb/m (though I tried wired)


Tried to name every little thing in there. I just don't have the slightest clue as to why nothign happens when I hit the button.
Keep in mind this is my first build and even if you think I'm doing something wrong thats small and stupid, be my guest to bring it up.

Thanks.


ed: oh and if I forgot to mention something that I should have, tell me!

 

[storminnorm80]

My power supply has a switch above the power cable that you plug into the wall. It has to be turned on before your PC power button is active. I believe this is for 12 volt power? Any how the switch on the power supply has to be turned on first. Then your PC power switch on the case should work.

 

[Shadax]

Yeah, it has a 1 and a 0 (I and O, but I say 1 and 0 since 1 means on etc).
Yeah I had that on. Didn't work.

 

[jolycu]

I had a similiar problem once and it turned out I had the wires from the front power switch connected improperly. The result is what you described--nothing happened when I hit the power button. In my case, I had the wires for the power switch connected to the reset button and vice-versa. Check your wiring connections from the switch to the motherboard first. If that's not it, I'm sure someone else with more experience will be able to help you.
Jolycu

 

[Shadax]

Originally posted by: jolycuIf that's not it, I'm sure someone else with more experience will be able to help you.
Jolycu

Yeah, that's my next result. I just hate having hands on help. I followed the power switch connector, but it's a little confusing. I don't know if I have the word "POWER SW" on the connector facing up or down. Secondly, the motherboard diagram is upside down compared to how the mother board is inserted. Weird... So I had to turn the manual upside down to get it right as I can psyche myself out into dyslexia. These manuals were definitely not made for noobs, and the noob dinosaur has gobbled me up whole.

 

[Shadax]

This is what I mean:
Diagram 1Diagram 2
Just weird, that's all.

Edit: Removed unsupported IMG tags

 

[jolycu]

I understand what you mean about it being confusing. I found the best way, as you did, is to turn the manual so it matches the way the motherboard looks in the case. If I remember correctly, my problem was the wires from my case weren't even labled. I had to trace each one back to see where it went to figure out where to connect it. I remember one that had a plug with three holes in it where it plugged into the motherboard. There were only two wires going into it and the motherboard only had two pins to plug it into. I had to cut the connector so it ended up with two seperate wires. It worked so I was happy. I hope you get your problems figured out. There's nothing like the feeling when you get it all done and can say, "I built it!"

 

[o9z]

did you make sure the board isn't shorting out? If the board isn't inserted properly, it might not boot due to a short. Make sure all of the risers are in the correct spots. To test it, you can take the mb out of the case and hook everything up.

Also, make sure the power supply connection to the mobo is seated properly. Seems too easy, but has happened to me

Also, make sure your power supply is goodthis is much easier if you have a multimeter or something to do it instead of a piece of wire

Leave a load connected to the power supply such as board, harddrive, optical drive, etc. Some PSU's won't test properly without a load attached

1. Shut down your computer and open it up. Leave the power supply connected to the AC power cord.

2. Leave the power supply's master power switch on, if it has one.

3. Disconnect the power connector from the motherboard.

4. Locate pin 14.

5. Locate pin 15.

6. Get a piece of wire laying around and place one end with pin 14 and the other end with pin 15

7. If the fan starts to spin, power supply should be good

BEFORE DOING THIS I WOULD LIKE SOMEONE TO VERIFY I LISTED THE CORRECT PINS. Been a while since I tested a PSU. A ton of people around here know more than I do, so wait for a 2nd opinion or an easier solution.

 

[Shadax]

Good stuff o9z! I'm gonna try it out tomorrow as I need to go sleep for work. but:
Easy question: does the front panel of the case need power???? Or does it get it from the front panel connector?

Other than that, I'm gonna try it out tomorrow. I'd bet that the motherboard is shorting out somehow.

Thanks

 

[Shadax]

Ok, I took out the motherboard and it powered on. YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks!

edit: thus, I need to adjust the standoffs.

 

[jolycu]

Glad you got the help you needed Shadax! Good Luck!
Jolycu

 

[o9z]

congrats. Glad I could be of some help. Let us know how it goes.