new build problem.. computer wont turn on

[Patrick Wolf]

Do you have PSU tester to better verify your PSU is working? Also you can short the pins on the mobo to power it up using a paper clip (or is it a screwdriver?). Can also use the paper clip to test the PSU.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0OKmIuNtmI

 

[narutofan36]

^ great tip!

I just tried it and the psu worked so thats good. Heres a question, lets say I incorrectly plug the case cables (such as led lights or harddrive lights).. Will that in anyway affect the power switch?

 

[mnewsham]

It can yes. Check your motherboard user guide it should have a diagram.

 

[narutofan36]

i tried this tutorial as well which allows you to turn on your mobo without the power cables.. it didnt work so im guessing its a bad cpu..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKHfW8emEpY&feature=related

 

[Patrick Wolf]

What's the history of the CPU? Used? New or OEM? Pulled from working machine? ect.

 

[narutofan36]

new from newegg

 

[mnewsham]

I would start rma on cpu

 

[BoomerD]

Have you pulled the CPU to be sure there are no bent pins?

 

[narutofan36]

I just doubled checked, no bent pins.

 

[mfenn]

Did you check the memory?

 

[narutofan36]

new cpu, still did not work..

http://www.biostar-usa.com/app/en-us/mb/cpu_support.php?S_ID=492
Here is the motherboards list of supported cpus.

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16819103687
This is the cpu I have. Its model ADX245OCGQ, which cant be found on the supported list of cpu's.

the motherboard supports AMD II/ AM3 cpus... I dont understand what Im doing wrong..

 

[mlc]

did you try pulling out the motherboard.. and disconnecting everything but a single stick of ram, video card, processor/hsf and psu ?

disconnect any usb header cables, etc.. and then try shorting the power pins again.. to entirely rule out any type of short

 

[narutofan36]

Yes, I tried all of that. I have no idea whats wrong so Im left with the impression that the cpu and mobo are incompatible?

 

[mnewsham]

Seems unlikely, but not impossible check mb manufactures website.

 

[Patrick Wolf]

Seems like you've tried everything. Guess it's time to try a different mobo (that's not a Biostar). Or ask Biostar if your CPu isn't compatible.

 

[mfenn]

Have you checked the memory in another system? Have you tried to get a replacement motherboard?