[SOLVED] PC Won't Post...losing my mind

Wits_Ends · 08-27-2007, 12:23 PM

Ok,

Got All new parts ordered from tigerdirect hooked up and can't get it to post...thought it might be the video card. tested that on a friends pc since he has pcie it worked fine. swapped ram in my pc to see if that was bad it worked. swapped power supply it was fine as well. the board get juice. fans, lights turn, on no beeps. tried to get a post out of case wouldn't post. I assumed the board was dead from these tests and decided to but a better board $60 later same prob. the new board is an asus P5Gd1-fms intel 915

the board is ECS 915PL-A2
the video is biostar pcie 6200 64mb
cpu intel celeron D 3.33ghz 533 bus
ram is BUffalo 512 ddr 333
talking with the tech support through mobo company he said the cpu is supported and if the fans on cpu is working....

**Deleted090308** · 08-27-2007, 12:31 PM

Hi, welcome to TSF

Are you sure the monitor is OK?
Clear CMOS.
Click the "Bench test" link in my signature for an excellent guide.

Wits_Ends · 08-27-2007, 12:34 PM

the monitor is fine im using it atm i also did a bench it wouldnt post
I'll try clearing the cmos

dai · 08-27-2007, 12:52 PM

what psu are you using
have you connected the aux power lead to the m/b
with it out of the case just have connected
cpu
video
ram
speaker
if it does not post remove the ram and see if you receive the bios beeps

Wits_Ends · 08-27-2007, 01:12 PM

When i tested out side of case I only had cpu ram video speaker is built in. no post. the psu is generic 450w came with new case. no beeps from speaker. im losin my mind over this. i tried the power supply, video card, ram on my pc and they all work but in this one it wont go? cpu bad? the hard drive starts to load though. well i have to get to work i'll check back on break TY for your help trouble shooting

dai · 08-27-2007, 01:18 PM

see if you can borrow a 550w to try in it

**TheMatt** · 08-27-2007, 02:44 PM

Do you have a multimeter to test the PSU with? If so, post back.

Wits_Ends · 08-27-2007, 10:33 PM

I don't have a multimeter im going to try a different psu in few minutes...i'll update once done

Wits_Ends · 08-27-2007, 11:10 PM

alright im stuck...my psu wont work to test because its a 20pin bit 20+4 or 24. the board apears to get power. cpu fan turns on LAN light is on.all part being new is what frustrates me the most I really don't know what to do. Last week i took the assumption that the board was DOA soi i bought another new one diff brand. same prob. should i waist more money on a new psu? with the ram cpu video psu connected it wont post. do i need a serial or ide device attached. i wouldn't think so but im losing ideas.

Wits_Ends · 08-28-2007, 12:07 AM

ok cleared cmos. no go. i've never had this problem before im honestly losing my mind. i think tomorrow i might take it to some tech shop and pay to have him get this thing running.i really just don't know what to do.I apriciate the help ya'll have thrown my way with your help i've been able to troubleshoot somethings i hadnt thought of. i've built like 6 pc's for my self and others never ran into no post with no simple fix.
thanks again
brad

p.s. i am going to keep looking back to this page to see if some new ideas popped up.

**Deleted090308** · 08-28-2007, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wits_Ends

my psu wont work to test because its a 20pin bit 20+4 or 24.

I don't understand what you mean. Could you please explain.

What board are you using now? If it's the ECS it's not compatible with your CPU.
Try the ASUS board without RAM, video and CPU. If it doesn't beep it has to be a faulty motherboard (since you have tested the PSU in another computer).

**TheMatt** · 08-28-2007, 06:50 AM

A 20-pin PSU will work in a 24-pin motherboard and a 24-pin PSU will work in a 20-pin motherboard.

Wits_Ends · 08-28-2007, 11:10 AM

what i meant was my psu on my running pc is 20 *not* 24 or 20+4. but if a 20 will run it then i will try it right now. thank you

Wits_Ends · 08-28-2007, 12:26 PM

ok,
with no ram in asus it beeped long short short. with no video it was nothing. fualty board then? i bought it new and the ecs was new too, bad luck to get two dead boards. trying with no cpu in sec takes min to remove

dai · 08-28-2007, 12:28 PM

you will have to redo the paste when you put it back in

Wits_Ends · 08-28-2007, 12:29 PM

i makes no sound without cpu

dai · 08-28-2007, 12:33 PM

which pcie slot are you putting it into

Wits_Ends · 08-28-2007, 12:34 PM

im using the asus board atm becuase the speaker acuallty makes sound. it only has one slot

**Deleted090308** · 08-28-2007, 10:15 PM

Are you trying to start without CPU, video and RAM and get no beeps?
If so - and you are sure the PSU is OK and connected correctly - you have a dead motherboard.

Wits_Ends · 08-29-2007, 01:37 AM

i get beeps with no ram but no beeps for cpu and video.

08-27-2007, 12:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Wits_Ends Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: California Posts: 12 OS: xp	[SOLVED] PC Won't Post...losing my mind Ok, Got All new parts ordered from tigerdirect hooked up and can't get it to post...thought it might be the video card. tested that on a friends pc since he has pcie it worked fine. swapped ram in my pc to see if that was bad it worked. swapped power supply it was fine as well. the board get juice. fans, lights turn, on no beeps. tried to get a post out of case wouldn't post. I assumed the board was dead from these tests and decided to but a better board $60 later same prob. the new board is an asus P5Gd1-fms intel 915 the board is ECS 915PL-A2 the video is biostar pcie 6200 64mb cpu intel celeron D 3.33ghz 533 bus ram is BUffalo 512 ddr 333 talking with the tech support through mobo company he said the cpu is supported and if the fans on cpu is working.... Last edited by Wits_Ends; 08-27-2007 at 12:26 PM.

08-27-2007, 12:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Deleted090308 Not... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,277 OS: Xp	Re: PC Won't Post...losing my mind Hi, welcome to TSF Are you sure the monitor is OK? Clear CMOS. Click the "Bench test" link in my signature for an excellent guide.

08-27-2007, 12:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
Wits_Ends Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: California Posts: 12 OS: xp	Re: PC Won't Post...losing my mind the monitor is fine im using it atm i also did a bench it wouldnt post I'll try clearing the cmos Last edited by Wits_Ends; 08-27-2007 at 12:39 PM.

08-27-2007, 12:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 53,576 OS: vista 32x 64x ultimate retail	Re: PC Won't Post...losing my mind what psu are you using have you connected the aux power lead to the m/b with it out of the case just have connected cpu video ram speaker if it does not post remove the ram and see if you receive the bios beeps __________________

08-27-2007, 01:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
Wits_Ends Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: California Posts: 12 OS: xp	Re: PC Won't Post...losing my mind When i tested out side of case I only had cpu ram video speaker is built in. no post. the psu is generic 450w came with new case. no beeps from speaker. im losin my mind over this. i tried the power supply, video card, ram on my pc and they all work but in this one it wont go? cpu bad? the hard drive starts to load though. well i have to get to work i'll check back on break TY for your help trouble shooting

08-27-2007, 01:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 53,576 OS: vista 32x 64x ultimate retail	Re: PC Won't Post...losing my mind see if you can borrow a 550w to try in it __________________

08-27-2007, 02:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,702 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: PC Won't Post...losing my mind Do you have a multimeter to test the PSU with? If so, post back. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

08-27-2007, 10:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
Wits_Ends Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: California Posts: 12 OS: xp	Re: PC Won't Post...losing my mind I don't have a multimeter im going to try a different psu in few minutes...i'll update once done

08-27-2007, 11:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
Wits_Ends Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: California Posts: 12 OS: xp	Re: PC Won't Post...losing my mind alright im stuck...my psu wont work to test because its a 20pin bit 20+4 or 24. the board apears to get power. cpu fan turns on LAN light is on.all part being new is what frustrates me the most I really don't know what to do. Last week i took the assumption that the board was DOA soi i bought another new one diff brand. same prob. should i waist more money on a new psu? with the ram cpu video psu connected it wont post. do i need a serial or ide device attached. i wouldn't think so but im losing ideas.

08-28-2007, 12:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
Wits_Ends Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: California Posts: 12 OS: xp	Re: PC Won't Post...losing my mind ok cleared cmos. no go. i've never had this problem before im honestly losing my mind. i think tomorrow i might take it to some tech shop and pay to have him get this thing running.i really just don't know what to do.I apriciate the help ya'll have thrown my way with your help i've been able to troubleshoot somethings i hadnt thought of. i've built like 6 pc's for my self and others never ran into no post with no simple fix. thanks again brad p.s. i am going to keep looking back to this page to see if some new ideas popped up.

08-28-2007, 06:50 AM	#12 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,702 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: PC Won't Post...losing my mind A 20-pin PSU will work in a 24-pin motherboard and a 24-pin PSU will work in a 20-pin motherboard. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

08-28-2007, 11:10 AM	#13 (permalink)
Wits_Ends Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: California Posts: 12 OS: xp	Re: PC Won't Post...losing my mind what i meant was my psu on my running pc is 20 not 24 or 20+4. but if a 20 will run it then i will try it right now. thank you

08-28-2007, 12:26 PM	#14 (permalink)
Wits_Ends Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: California Posts: 12 OS: xp	Re: PC Won't Post...losing my mind ok, with no ram in asus it beeped long short short. with no video it was nothing. fualty board then? i bought it new and the ecs was new too, bad luck to get two dead boards. trying with no cpu in sec takes min to remove

08-28-2007, 12:28 PM	#15 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 53,576 OS: vista 32x 64x ultimate retail	Re: PC Won't Post...losing my mind you will have to redo the paste when you put it back in __________________

08-28-2007, 12:29 PM	#16 (permalink)
Wits_Ends Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: California Posts: 12 OS: xp	Re: PC Won't Post...losing my mind i makes no sound without cpu

08-28-2007, 12:33 PM	#17 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 53,576 OS: vista 32x 64x ultimate retail	Re: PC Won't Post...losing my mind which pcie slot are you putting it into __________________

08-28-2007, 12:34 PM	#18 (permalink)
Wits_Ends Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: California Posts: 12 OS: xp	Re: PC Won't Post...losing my mind im using the asus board atm becuase the speaker acuallty makes sound. it only has one slot

08-28-2007, 10:15 PM	#19 (permalink)
Deleted090308 Not... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,277 OS: Xp	Re: PC Won't Post...losing my mind Are you trying to start without CPU, video and RAM and get no beeps? If so - and you are sure the PSU is OK and connected correctly - you have a dead motherboard.

08-29-2007, 01:37 AM	#20 (permalink)
Wits_Ends Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: California Posts: 12 OS: xp	Re: PC Won't Post...losing my mind i get beeps with no ram but no beeps for cpu and video.