Post 01 on new PC

2008-06-11 19:13:44

#1

higezzzz: Member; +8|6718

ok so i went ahead and ordered all but the graphics card for my new pc, puttin in a temp graphics card. But anyway, i put everything together, barely managing to put the CPU together [intel made a terrible heatsing/fan combo for their core2 duos]..

Anyway, i plug it in and nothing happens. Just a red light on the mobo and the post says 2, then 0.1..
mobo is http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6813127030

Ive tried just about everything i can think of and nothing happened. here is the PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … eam%2b600W

any ideas?

2008-06-11 19:17:11

#2

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6467|Winland

Full specs, please.

The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP

2008-06-11 19:22:05

#3

higezzzz: Member; +8|6718

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Retail.
Mobo: ABIT IP35 Pro LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
RAM: Kingston 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
Video: EVGA 256-P2-N615-TX GeForce 7600GT 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
PSU: OCZ StealthXStream OCZ600SXS 600W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply 100 - 240 V CB, CE, CSA, UL, FCC - Retail
Case: Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Im thinking the PSU may be DOA.... not sure though - but im sure everything is hooked up correctly and i only get a red LED and post code...

Last edited by higezzzz (2008-06-11 20:04:14)

2008-06-11 20:05:46

#4

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6467|Winland

higezzzz wrote:
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Retail.
Mobo: ABIT IP35 Pro LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
RAM: Kingston 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
Video: EVGA 256-P2-N615-TX GeForce 7600GT 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
PSU: OCZ StealthXStream OCZ600SXS 600W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply 100 - 240 V CB, CE, CSA, UL, FCC - Retail
Case: Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Im thinking the PSU may be DOA.... not sure though - but im sure everything is hooked up correctly and i only get a red LED and post code...

After doing a quick read-up on your mobo, it seems that it hasn't got very good native support for 45nm CPUs. Try sticking in an old 90/65nm CPU and update your BIOS.

The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP

2008-06-11 20:10:43

#5

higezzzz: Member; +8|6718

i have no other CPU's available =[

So what should i do?

I don't think it would be a problem with the CPU, wouldn't it at least power up the fans and such? its only loading up the mobo and nothing else...

Last edited by higezzzz (2008-06-11 20:28:14)

2008-06-11 21:18:21

#6

higezzzz: Member; +8|6718

small update: ok so i went ahead and plugged the power supply into a Dell, and the new one only powered it for a few seconds. the fan started to spin then it just went to an orange blinking light on the dell itself. I made sure it was set correctly...

Confirmed?

Last edited by higezzzz (2008-06-11 21:19:42)

2008-06-11 21:28:11

#7

SenorToenails: Veritas et Scientia; +444|6400|North Tonawanda, NY

higezzzz wrote:
small update: ok so i went ahead and plugged the power supply into a Dell, and the new one only powered it for a few seconds. the fan started to spin then it just went to an orange blinking light on the dell itself. I made sure it was set correctly...

Confirmed?

I thought Dell computers used a proprietary power supply... Does anyone else know if they do?

Regarding your original problem, I doubt it's the power supply if you power-on and and get a POST code...but it's been a long while since I have done any troubleshooting on a new system. Does your motherboard manual give you any POST code information?

2008-06-11 21:32:49

#8

higezzzz: Member; +8|6718

says:

"Expand the Xgroup codes locating in physicall address 1000:0"

2008-06-11 21:37:52

#9

SenorToenails: Veritas et Scientia; +444|6400|North Tonawanda, NY

Have you tried clearing the CMOS?

2008-06-11 21:42:30

#10

higezzzz: Member; +8|6718

ive tried it several times... still nothing =[

2008-06-11 21:44:27

#11

SenorToenails: Veritas et Scientia; +444|6400|North Tonawanda, NY

Disconnect/remove everything except the CPU, one stick of RAM in the very first slot, and the video card. See if it works then?

2008-06-11 21:54:58

#12

higezzzz: Member; +8|6718

Same result. Maybe i forgot to plug something in, unlikely, but maybe... Here are a few pictures...
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k195/ … C00488.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k195/ … C00489.jpg

UPDATE!: i pressed the reset switch, the new code is 8.7...
a step forward?

Last edited by higezzzz (2008-06-11 22:06:20)

2008-06-11 22:09:48

#13

SenorToenails: Veritas et Scientia; +444|6400|North Tonawanda, NY

higezzzz wrote:
UPDATE!: i pressed the reset switch, the new code is 8.7...
a step forward?

What does the manual say that code means?

Edit: Check all the power connections to make sure you have it all hooked up properly.

Last edited by SenorToenails (2008-06-11 22:11:34)

2008-06-11 22:16:52

#14

higezzzz: Member; +8|6718

8.2. :enable ATX power supply
8.7 : check CPU core voltage

I think the board is a dud. because the fans spin briefly then just stop. I think i should RMA it. What do you think?

still nothing as far as any hardware though - no picture, sound, or anything...

Last edited by higezzzz (2008-06-11 22:20:14)

2008-06-11 22:24:10

#15

SenorToenails: Veritas et Scientia; +444|6400|North Tonawanda, NY

Check and make sure that all the proper connections are made...

This is a discussion of your problem: http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/sho … p?t=152761

2008-06-11 22:27:46

#16

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6467|Winland

Dude... Your ATX12V 4-pin 8-pin connector isn't connected.

Last edited by Freezer7Pro (2008-06-11 22:35:55)

The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP

2008-06-11 22:29:14

#17

SenorToenails: Veritas et Scientia; +444|6400|North Tonawanda, NY

Try some of the suggestions here:

http://forum.uabit.com/showthread.php?t=135289
http://forum.abit-usa.com/showthread.php?p=966367
http://www.clunk.org.uk/forums/general- … 5-pro.html

2008-06-11 22:36:19

#18

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6467|Winland

SenorToenails wrote:
Try some of the suggestions here:

http://forum.uabit.com/showthread.php?t=135289
http://forum.abit-usa.com/showthread.php?p=966367
http://www.clunk.org.uk/forums/general- … 5-pro.html

I'd still try giving the CPU power first

The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP

2008-06-11 22:41:05

#19

SenorToenails: Veritas et Scientia; +444|6400|North Tonawanda, NY

Freezer7Pro wrote:
I'd still try giving the CPU power first

I looked at the pictures long enough to see that they were larger than my screen, so I didn't look hard. Those threads basically say "we all overlooked something obvious and forgot to power something properly" or whatever.

I also suspect that his power on/reset buttons are switched. Another person had the same problem as the OP and it was because they weren't actually turning it on. His turned on when he pressed reset...it seems like a logical conclusion.

But yes, power is good for electronic devices.

2008-06-11 22:52:20

#20

Scorpion0x17: can detect anyone's visible post count...; +691|7035|Cambridge (UK)

Freezer7Pro wrote:
Dude... Your ATX12V 4-pin 8-pin connector isn't connected.

I think there's a couple of power connections missing...

higezzzz:

See highlighted sockets:

https://img501.imageshack.us/img501/8195/abitip352ec5.png

and page 1-6 of your manual:

https://img76.imageshack.us/img76/2064/abitip35manualp16lc8.png

2008-06-12 00:09:55

#21

higezzzz: Member; +8|6718

Im a @$*@)($ idiot. forgot some of the plugs. All systems are go!

But now i dont think my CD drive in there will fit into any available motherboard slots.... i will probably need to go pick one up.

Last edited by higezzzz (2008-06-12 00:11:23)

2008-06-12 01:02:16

#22

jaymz9350: Member; +54|6847

Scorpion0x17 wrote:
Freezer7Pro wrote:
Dude... Your ATX12V 4-pin 8-pin connector isn't connected.
I think there's a couple of power connections missing...

higezzzz:

See highlighted sockets:
http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/8195 … 352ec5.png

and page 1-6 of your manual:
http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/2064/a … p16lc8.png

you shouldn't need the molex by the pci-e slots. It's just there to add power of you are using 2 graphics cards pretty much. I've never plugged anything in there on my board (same one) with an 8800gt. if it wasn't a pain for the cable management i'd probably plug it in just for shits and giggle but you very well may not need it.

2008-06-12 01:03:30

#23

tkoi: Utahraptor!; +148|6417|Texas

Only slightly less epic than commie's thread amirite?

2008-06-12 01:12:49

#24

higezzzz: Member; +8|6718

Well, i plugged em all in and it fired right up. So im happy. now i just gotta go grab a sata cd/dvd drive because my IDE one isn't compatible with this mobo.

Anyway, I should be up and running tomorrow night.

2008-06-12 01:40:32

#25

max: Vela Incident; +1,652|6837|NYC / Hamburg

Same thing happened to me when I built my first P4 rig. That connector was introduced back then and I had no idea it existed. It took me like an hour to try the manual ...

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