Soltek SL-75DRV2 & Athlon XP 1600+ - problem, MB dead

[DreamFly]

I'm having problem with this configuration: Soltek SL-75DRV2, Athlon XP 1600+, Apacer 256MB CL2 DDR
PC2100, 300W. When I press the power switch, both MB and CPU fans spin for about 1/10 sec and then the MB is completely dead. Doesn't anybody know what can be the problem or where to look for the source of the problem?

 

[woodie1]

Sounds like the motherboard is shorted out to the case. Take the board out and set it on something nonconductive and try to power it up.

 

[DonaldC]

Agree with woodie: remove the mobo and with cpu, ram, video card installed try to power up.

 

[DreamFly]

Thanks a lot for help! I tried to remove it from the case, power it up and hey it works! I haven't tested it thoroughly yet so it's still possible it is damaged somehow but at least I know why.

 

[Killrose]

You must have a mounting stand-off out of place.

 

[woodie1]

<< Thanks a lot for help! I tried to remove it from the case, power it up and hey it works! I haven't tested it thoroughly yet so it's still possible it is damaged somehow but at least I know why. >>



Happens to the best of us. Doubt you did any damage.