MSI KM4M-L motherboard problems?

[Hugh]

I have bought the MSI KM4M-L motherboard last week for a computer I am building for my nephew. The case was a NGEAR 0302 18IN CASE (400watt ps). I cannot get the MB to post. The system powers up with the fans and lights but not to post. No beeps, no video. I have tried the onboard video and the MSI Geforce that I bought with this order. I put a working Athlon 2400 and two working sticks of Micron 2100 ddr. (they came out of my wifes working system) I have made sure the MB is not touching the case. (I put the insulators between the case and MB before screwing and then redid them) I have tried the ram in different combos. Replugged all the cables (ide) Reseated the Processor with the fan. (using ARCTIC SILVER 3) I am witts end with it. Do you think the MB is DOA? I am experienced building systems (couple of dozen or more)
Any help is appreciated. I need this for Christmas day..Help!!!

 

[ScrapSilicon]

this isn't good...

I cannot get the MB to post. The system powers up with the fans and lights but not to post. No beeps, no video. I have tried the onboard video and the MSI Geforce that I bought with this order. I put a working Athlon 2400 and two working sticks of Micron 2100 ddr.

sounds like your proc is either dead or the socket it is residing in is..hope its the mobo..goodluck and let us know the results

 

[Hugh]

Problem solved.. I ahve never used a four pin 12 volt connector on an AMD motherboard before. It was not pluggled in and when I did it worked..

 

[ScrapSilicon]

Originally posted by: Hugh
Problem solved.. I ahve never used a four pin 12 volt connector on an AMD motherboard before. It was not pluggled in and when I did it worked..

uhoh..I'd forgot the most important bit of info...always check your connections..duh on my part..sorry for the soso advice..

 

[Zepper]

Yup, a lot of AMD mobos are going with the P4 connecector to power the CPU - better stability and allows you to use a lower power PSU even on a fairly loaded system. I won't buy one w/o it any more. Keep an eye out for 'em...
.bh.