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ollie6286 · 12-10-2008, 08:31 PM

Hi, I just bought a bunch of parts from newegg.com and built a system for my parents. Its my first Intel build and third build ever, but I'm having issues after booting. The system is as follows:

HEC mATX Case w/585 Watt PS - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811121004

Foxconn M7VMX-K LGA 775 NVIDIA GeForce 7050 / nForce 610i Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813186138

Intel Pentium E2200 Allendale 2.2GHz 1MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231122

WD 320 GB HDD

and an old TDK 440N DVD-RW.

I already looked at Intel's website about systems not booting (http://www.intel.com/support/motherb.../CS-010254.htm) and tested all of their solutions and I still get no video when the PC boots.

I am going to be using the on board video graphics as well. Right now I'm thinking that's the problem with the board and I may just need to go get a PCI-x graphics card. I also tried using two different monitors and got nothing. Another thing that might be worth mentioning is that it does not even beep when I turn it on; the fans spin, I hear the HDD spin, and the DVD and HDD lights on the front stay lit. Anyone know what the significance of the HDD and DVD-rom lights staying lit is and why I would be unable to open the DVD-rom after power, even though the light and fans are on?

I would really appreciate it if anyone could give me some advice or tips on how to go on to fix this thing, I feel like I've taken it apart and rebuilt it a couple times already with the same results. I'm just hoping I didn't short anything while in the process even though I did have an anti-static bracelet on the whole time though, connected to the case.

I've tried clearing the CMOS and that produced the same results. And I've already tried taking everything out of the case and putting it on a non-conductive surface (the anti static packaging). plugging in all of the necessary parts (CPU, CPU HSF, 1 memory stick, HD, DVD Drive) and turning it on from there, which also produced the same results.

I went and bought a PCI-express video card at Best Buy cause I don't want to wait for one to ship, even if its cheaper, to see if a video card would work. I haven't opened it yet though because one of the associates as Best Buy said I could try leaving it on for an hour or so to see if anything comes up afterward. He also said if that didn't work, then I should just send it back.

So before I open up the video card or send the mobo back, are there any other suggestions anyone can think of?

Before someone asks, yes, the 4-pin CPU connector is plugged in correctly and yes, the 20+4 pin PSU connector is plugged in correctly also.

If there's any other information you need to know, please let me know.

12-10-2008, 08:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
ollie6286 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 6 OS: XP SP3	Built a new PC but... Hi, I just bought a bunch of parts from newegg.com and built a system for my parents. Its my first Intel build and third build ever, but I'm having issues after booting. The system is as follows: HEC mATX Case w/585 Watt PS - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811121004 Foxconn M7VMX-K LGA 775 NVIDIA GeForce 7050 / nForce 610i Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813186138 Intel Pentium E2200 Allendale 2.2GHz 1MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231122 WD 320 GB HDD and an old TDK 440N DVD-RW. I already looked at Intel's website about systems not booting (http://www.intel.com/support/motherb.../CS-010254.htm) and tested all of their solutions and I still get no video when the PC boots. I am going to be using the on board video graphics as well. Right now I'm thinking that's the problem with the board and I may just need to go get a PCI-x graphics card. I also tried using two different monitors and got nothing. Another thing that might be worth mentioning is that it does not even beep when I turn it on; the fans spin, I hear the HDD spin, and the DVD and HDD lights on the front stay lit. Anyone know what the significance of the HDD and DVD-rom lights staying lit is and why I would be unable to open the DVD-rom after power, even though the light and fans are on? I would really appreciate it if anyone could give me some advice or tips on how to go on to fix this thing, I feel like I've taken it apart and rebuilt it a couple times already with the same results. I'm just hoping I didn't short anything while in the process even though I did have an anti-static bracelet on the whole time though, connected to the case. I've tried clearing the CMOS and that produced the same results. And I've already tried taking everything out of the case and putting it on a non-conductive surface (the anti static packaging). plugging in all of the necessary parts (CPU, CPU HSF, 1 memory stick, HD, DVD Drive) and turning it on from there, which also produced the same results. I went and bought a PCI-express video card at Best Buy cause I don't want to wait for one to ship, even if its cheaper, to see if a video card would work. I haven't opened it yet though because one of the associates as Best Buy said I could try leaving it on for an hour or so to see if anything comes up afterward. He also said if that didn't work, then I should just send it back. So before I open up the video card or send the mobo back, are there any other suggestions anyone can think of? Before someone asks, yes, the 4-pin CPU connector is plugged in correctly and yes, the 20+4 pin PSU connector is plugged in correctly also. If there's any other information you need to know, please let me know.