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new machine problems
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AfterDawn Addict
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10. July 2007 @ 17:01 |
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So all my part for my new computer came in today. I put everything toghether. Now when I press the power button the fans turn on, the lights on the memory turn on, but there is nothing on my screen. It doesnt say no signal, the screen is as if the computer is in standby or sleep. The power light in the monitor is on but instead of being green it is orange. The commputer is making no beeping noises. I would appreciate any help. My specs are:
CPU: Core 2 Duo E6400(B2 stepping)
Mobo: Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3
RAM: Crucial Ballistix Tracer PC2-8000
Video Card: XFX 8500 GT
HDD: Western Digital
Dvd Drive: Lite on Dvd burner
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AfterDawn Addict
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10. July 2007 @ 19:42 |
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I took out the battery. After the CMOS was cleared it started up and went to windows boot screen. The HDD that I am using is the same one I am using on the PC I am on right now. I know I need to re install the OS, but I just wanted to see what would happen. So my PC restarted and its back to the same problem. Now taking out the battery doesnt help either.
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ddp
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10. July 2007 @ 19:51 |
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disconnect all cables to drives. reseat the ram & videocard. is the 4pin connector from psu connected to the mb? does the videocard need extra power? if using 2 or more sticks of ram then try 1 stick at a time.
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AfterDawn Addict
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10. July 2007 @ 20:04 |
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I have already tried all that. Still same thing. Maybe the motherboard is bad? Yes the 4 pin connector is connected, and no I dont think the video card needs more power.
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 10. July 2007 @ 20:21
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ddp
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10. July 2007 @ 20:22 |
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try the board out of the case as maybe a grounding issue.
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AfterDawn Addict
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10. July 2007 @ 20:28 |
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If I do try it out of the case where do I put it? I have a wood table, is that fine?
EDIT: Oh and now it turns off in a little bit when I turn it on. Maybe stays on for about a min before shutting down.
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 10. July 2007 @ 20:32
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ddp
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11. July 2007 @ 07:55 |
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wood table is alright.
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1ceCold
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11. July 2007 @ 08:32 |
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It might also be a simple jumper issue. Ive had that problem before. If you have more than one hard drive. Only use one on master.
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AfterDawn Addict
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11. July 2007 @ 09:25 |
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Both my drives are IDE. My Dvd drive is master and HDD is slave.
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ddp
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11. July 2007 @ 09:40 |
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if windows is on your hd then why is it slave
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1ceCold
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11. July 2007 @ 09:49 |
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You should have your primary and secondary IDE cables. They should both be set to master but your HD needs to be on Primary and DVD Drive on Secondary.
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ddp
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11. July 2007 @ 09:54 |
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1ceCold, depends on whether the board has 2 ide connectors or just 1 as i've seen some boards with just 1 ide connector.
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AfterDawn Addict
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11. July 2007 @ 11:23 |
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my board only has one IDE connector. On the cable it says board, slave, and master. It not that long so the only way I can arrange it is that slave part in in the HDD and the master one in the dvd drive.
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ddp
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11. July 2007 @ 11:26 |
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but what are the drives jumpered as as in master, slave or cable select?
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AfterDawn Addict
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11. July 2007 @ 11:29 |
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The dvd drive is jumpered in master, the HDD in slave. Although even if they are messeg up should I see SOMETHING on the screen?
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ddp
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11. July 2007 @ 11:40 |
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disconnect the drive cable from the motherboard to see if still has problem or not.
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AfterDawn Addict
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11. July 2007 @ 12:02 |
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Same thing. I'm getting Gigabyte to replace the motherboard.
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AfterDawn Addict
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11. July 2007 @ 14:47 |
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It seems the motherboard was bad. Gigabyte is replacing it. i guess I shoudnt have bought a refurbished motherboard. I mean shoudnt refurbished products WORK?
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ddp
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11. July 2007 @ 14:53 |
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not always as ran into that problem with an asus board. the refurbed board couldn't hold it's time & date setting. it was as tho no battery was connected which it did have & 1 that i knew that worked.
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AfterDawn Addict
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11. July 2007 @ 15:01 |
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Oh well it was still a good deal. 67 bucks for that board is a good price. I mean I get a working board in the end anyway.
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