Computer won't power up

Smashkirby · 12-15-2007, 02:27 AM

I put in all the hardware in my case, but when i flip the switch on the PSU, nothing works. The OCZ Stealthxstream's fan doesn't spin, and neither does the motherboard or anything else. I have the PSU in an Antec 900. Do I have to turn it on using the case's power switch? If so, where do I connect it on the P35-DS3R motherboard. I can't seem to find where I'm supposed to connect the two pin cable.

Smashkirby · 12-15-2007, 04:10 AM

Help guys come on.

I-KILLED-U · 12-15-2007, 04:47 AM

before doing anything u should check if the motherboard is well aligned . that happened to me once, the motherboard wasn't aligned and it got grounded. it was touching the motherboard tray. Make sure all the screws are in the center of every hole .

imsati · 12-15-2007, 04:49 AM

Double-check all your MoBo connections. Although this sounds very simplistic (I apologize, not trying to demean), make sure the PSU itself is on via the switch on the PSU itself. Also, are the Front Panel pugs on the right pins? I've seen folks mix them up a few times in the past.

Go through your Mobo's manual again and verify that the wires are on the correct pins. If your manual is lacking detailed instructions, you can use a paper clip to determine which two of the pins are for the 'On' button.

**ceewi1** · 12-16-2007, 12:46 PM

The case power switch will need to plug into the motherboard. Instructions for the location will be in your motherboard manual.

12-15-2007, 02:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
Smashkirby Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 75	Computer won't power up I put in all the hardware in my case, but when i flip the switch on the PSU, nothing works. The OCZ Stealthxstream's fan doesn't spin, and neither does the motherboard or anything else. I have the PSU in an Antec 900. Do I have to turn it on using the case's power switch? If so, where do I connect it on the P35-DS3R motherboard. I can't seem to find where I'm supposed to connect the two pin cable.

12-15-2007, 04:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
imsati Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: EHT, NJ Posts: 2,541	Double-check all your MoBo connections. Although this sounds very simplistic (I apologize, not trying to demean), make sure the PSU itself is on via the switch on the PSU itself. Also, are the Front Panel pugs on the right pins? I've seen folks mix them up a few times in the past. Go through your Mobo's manual again and verify that the wires are on the correct pins. If your manual is lacking detailed instructions, you can use a paper clip to determine which two of the pins are for the 'On' button. __________________ --Jay Gigabyte EP31-DS3L \| E4500 \| Masscool HSF paired with AS-5 80 GB SATA2 x 2 \| e-GeForce 7100 GS \| CM Elite 330 (gorgeous!) Triple Boot: Ubuntu 7.10/XP Home/Kubuntu 7.10 You do realize that everytime PC eye Posts, God kicks a puppy, and every time someone takes his advice, He smothers a kitten in front of a child, right? http://www.computerforum.com/114761-...tml#post922619

12-16-2007, 12:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
ceewi1 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 5,184	The case power switch will need to plug into the motherboard. Instructions for the location will be in your motherboard manual. __________________ CPU: Core 2 Duo E6600 / MOBO: Gigabyte 965P-DS3 / GPU: Gigabyte HD4870 RAM: 2GB G.Skill F2-6400CL4D-2GBPK / HDD: 2TB Total HDD / PSU: Antec NeoPower 480W Cheap PSUs - 2% of system costs, responsible for 28% of system deaths As Sealed Stick was removed, lost or damaged, it shall be out of warranty validity. - The "Warranty void if removed" sticker on numerous CoolerMaster PSUs. Useful PSU Guides

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Smashkirby Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 75	Help guys come on.

12-15-2007, 04:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
I-KILLED-U Silver Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sunshine State Age: 26 Posts: 149	before doing anything u should check if the motherboard is well aligned . that happened to me once, the motherboard wasn't aligned and it got grounded. it was touching the motherboard tray. Make sure all the screws are in the center of every hole .