Please help! First time builder experiencing problems!

[foolfromhell]

In hear a very loud siren when turning on my computer for the first time. What do I do?
I am scared it might blow up or something.

 

[DaveSimmons]

Sounds like the heatsink isn't attached or the fan on it is not turning.

Stop, drop and roll.



(Or look inside the case)

 

[foolfromhell]

The heatsink isnt attached to where? which one? my Processor has a Zalman Fan, and it is turning. So are my case fans. Also, do I need to connect any wires to my GFX card? I have it in there in the PCI-E slot. Do I need to connnect wires? The instructions didnt say much.

 

[DaveSimmons]

Did you turn on fan control in the BIOS?

On one of my PCs it triggeers a low speed warning each time I turn on the PC, but this is easy to see because it shows up on the monitor.

What shows up on your monitor?

 

[foolfromhell]

Nothing comes on screen.
All fans are on.
No lights on my GFX card. Other than connecting it to the PCI-E slot, what do I need to do?

 

[DaveSimmons]

Does your video card come with a quickstart guide or manual? Does it say you need to also connect power from the PSU to the back of the video card?

 

[foolfromhell]

It says that GFX card that need additional power should obtain it. Thats all.
My mobo guiude said to connect a x-pin cable onto the mobo for GFX power.
Its an 8800GTX

 

[foolfromhell]

Also, when trying to remove the VCard, it wont move.
The trouble-shooting guide says it might not be seated properly
Keyboards and the mouse dont light up.
Fans are all on. Lights are all on.

 

[FightTest]

8800GTXs have two additional power connectors for the card on them. And to remove a PCIe card there's a little lever at the end of the slot.

You should really read stuff if you're a first time builder.

 

[foolfromhell]

I did read. nothing mentioned the two power connectors. And pulling the lever doesnt help. The manual doesnt help. It is a generic manual for all nVidia cards From PCI- AGP- PCI-E. Which cables do I use?

 

[Smartazz]

Originally posted by: foolfromhell
I did read. nothing mentioned the two power connectors. And pulling the lever doesnt help. The manual doesnt help. It is a generic manual for all nVidia cards From PCI- AGP- PCI-E. Which cables do I use?

How many 6 pin connectors does your power supply have? If you only have 1, then plug it into the 8800GTX and then use the supplied adapter and connect two molex connectors to it then plug the adapter into the 8800GTX. Then it should work.

 

[foolfromhell]

WOO! Succesful boot!
Sucks that eVGA gives a generic guide.
The 2 extra connectors worked!
Thanks for the info!
Now to install Windows and play games at max!