Tons of trouble building a computer...

[junvi]

I've set everything up, and while I get power to the CD-ROM/HDD when the IDE cable ISN'T connected to the motherboard, they fail to open/turn on when the cable IS connected to the motherboard. Also, the monitor receives a momentary signal from my PCI VGA card but then fails to get anything else. Anyone heard of these problems or have any suggestions? Is this a motherboard short? If so, what exactly does that mean? Was it something I did wrong? Or do I need a new motherboard?

Thanks.

 

[ZL1]

Originally posted by: junvi
I've set everything up, and while I get power to the CD-ROM/HDD when the IDE cable ISN'T connected to the motherboard, they fail to open/turn on when the cable IS connected to the motherboard. Also, the monitor receives a momentary signal from my PCI VGA card but then fails to get anything else. Anyone heard of these problems or have any suggestions? Is this a motherboard short? If so, what exactly does that mean? Was it something I did wrong? Or do I need a new motherboard?

Thanks.

it seems like a power shortage

list specs

 

[junvi]

ASPIRE XDREAMER (350W)
AMD 64 3000+
1 GB CORSAIR VALUE 3200
PCI VGA

 

[ZL1]

Originally posted by: junvi
ASPIRE XDREAMER (350W)
AMD 64 3000+
1 GB CORSAIR VALUE 3200
PCI VGA

ok u know where the psu (power supply) is ?
take a look at the label on the psu, does it read
voltage
115/230
3.3 5 12
24a 35a 12a

?

 

[junvi]

Yes, it says exactly that.

 

[ZL1]

Originally posted by: junvi
Yes, it says exactly that.

ok been a while since Ive dealt with amd, but from what I know 12Amps on the 12v rail aint good enough to power a decent p3 (with extras)
IMO you need new PSU



D

 

[Zucarita9000]

Originally posted by: ZL1

Originally posted by: junvi
Yes, it says exactly that.

ok been a while since Ive dealt with amd, but from what I know 12Amps on the 12v rail aint good enough to power a decent p3 (with extras)
IMO you need new PSU



D

Uhmm... my cousin is powering a 3G Prescott with a 9 Amp 12v rail. Sh*tty PSU.

 

[Regs]

It does sound like a PSU or a mis placed wire problem. What type of motherboard is it?

It could also be the CD-ROM causing the short. Leave the CD-ROM completly unplugged including the power connector and then try booting it with only the HDD.

 

[Sam334]

Maybe the 20 pin or 4 pin input has a recessed wire. I had that problem and just shoving the wire back in helped.

http://marston.textamerica.com/?r=1826452

Notice how the second wire on the top isn't visible. Try checking for that.