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New Build Wont Boot - What To Do

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  • 23-04-2015 1:41am
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    whiteboard
    Registered Users Posts: 208 ✭✭


    New bits arrived today from HWV


    Intel Core i5-4460 in-a-Box BX80646I54460
    2x Crucial Ballistix Sport DIMM 8GB, DDR3-1600 BLS8G3D1609DS1S00
    Thermaltake Hamburg 530 Watt W0392RE 46.1
    Seagate Laptop Thin SSHD 500GB SATA 6GB/s ST500LM000
    ASRock H97 Pro4, Sockel 1150, ATX


    Hooked it all up tonight, went for the big turn on and - nothing
    Rechecked all the connectors and everything looks fine.
    Checked the PSU using the paperclip test and it spins up no problem.

    Now thinking there could be a problem with the MOBO.

    Any help really appreciated here.


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    the_syco
    Registered Users Posts: 37,295 ✭✭✭✭the_syco


    Tell me all the connections that you have plugged in on the motherboard. The one I usually forget is the CPU power thing. You got the 8 pin plugged in? Looks nice and hidden, it being black on a black motherboard :pac:

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    Redfox25
    Registered Users Posts: 1,516 ✭✭✭Redfox25


    Take some pics. I did the same thing and did not plug in th mobo power lead. Simple enough when its pointed out, stressful when you cant see it yourself.


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    whiteboard
    Registered Users Posts: 208 ✭✭whiteboard


    Thanks for the replies; it will be this evening before I get to have another go at it.

    back last night, Stripped everything back to
    1 - the 24 pin power block to the board (the_syco, I dont remember the connector you suggested, so will look at that 1st)
    2 - power switch from the case

    Once tried and if no joy, I will post some pics

    fingers crossed!


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    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    Try removing the CMOS :p Take everything out, including the HDD and make sure the motherboard loads, then add things one by one


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    the_syco
    Registered Users Posts: 37,295 ✭✭✭✭the_syco


    whiteboard wrote: »
    back last night, Stripped everything back to
    1 - the 24 pin power block to the board (the_syco, I dont remember the connector you suggested, so will look at that 1st)
    2 - power switch from the case
    Yeah, it's the CPU power thing you're missing. It's often hidden away.

    Also, if you're using a graphics card, ensure you don't need power plugged into it; most cards these days need extra power plugged into them.


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    whiteboard
    Registered Users Posts: 208 ✭✭whiteboard


    We have lights, camera and action

    Looks as if the missing piece of the jigsaw was the 8 pin connector as suggested by the_syco.

    Also removed the CMOS just to be sure.

    Anyway thanks again for the pointers; time to install an OS and see what this baby can do.

    Whitey


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