[Clevername1]

System Specs:

Mobo- Foxconn 955x7aa
CPU- Pentium Dual-Core E2180
GPU- Sapphire HD 3850 1Gig DDR2 PCI-E
Memory-PNY DDR2 PC2-5300 667Mhz, 2x 1gig

Symptoms:

1.)Graphics card fan is not spinning (assuming it's not getting power, dead?).

2.)Computer doesn't respond to holding down power button for shut off. I must hit the switch on back of PSU.

3.)Sometimes wont turn on at all, fans spin for 1/2 sec and then nothing.


What I have done:

I have swapped out power supply with a known good. To verify that it's not the problem.

Moved around both memory sticks and have used a single stick in all 4 memory spots.

I have connected the PC speaker to the Mobo where the manual says. No beeps, I also tried connecting it the other way 'round. No dice.

Other thoughts:

I would guess it's the GPU, but the computer fans spinning for 1/2 sec then nothing makes me lean towards the Mobo. I however can't test if it's the GPU because I don't have another PCI-E GPU around and the Mobo is without on-board graphics.

I'm fairly sure I'll have to return something... I just can't figure out what.

 

[dai]

power supply
brand
wattage

set it up out of the case on a piece of cardboard with
cpu
video
ram
speaker
and see if you get post
check you have the correct amount of standoffs no more no less
that they line up with the holes in the m/board
usually 9

 

[Clevername1]

PSU:

Brand-Epsilon
Model- Fx700-GLN
Wattage-700w

All standoffs are in place. Still no post on the cardboard.

I did some research and it seems my Mobo doesn't support my new CPU. I'm currently waiting on a new Mobo, maybe that'll help?

Any other thoughts? I still have the original Mobo, so I can test some things out.

 

[dai]

did you check for a bios update covering the cpu

 

[Clevername1]

I hadn't thought about that. How would I go about upgrading the bios if I have no video out put from the mobo?

 

[Wrench97]

You have to use a cpu that your motherboard does support to update the bios then install the new cpu.

 

[Clevername1]

I don't have another intel cpu, only older AMDs. Doesn't matter though. I have sent the mobo back to get my refund. The new one should be here in a couple of days. Hopefully this fixes my problem. Thanks for the help so far.

 

[Wrench97]

What board do have coming?