jdkredsox

I just set up my first build, an asus m2n-sli dexule motherboard with an AMD Athlon x2 6000+. I hooked evething up: psu, floppy, ide hdd, ide disc drive, fans, etc... I plugged it in and I couldn't get it to start. After a while, I tried holding in the power button and it started right up. Anyway, I shut the power off so I could move it to where my monitor and peripherals were. Now nothing works. I plug it in and I can see the LED on the motherboard light up, but it will not turn on. Could the motherboard be broken, or is it probably something else? Thanks.

StrangleHold

Double check your case connections to the board, Power switch-reset switch and so on and make sure all your risers are in the right place under the board.

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pslee

i have same mobo and processor. I had few problems also and this is the thread that people helped me with. please help me. My new computer wouldn't start.

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Antec Nine Hundred midtower case
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jdkredsox

I double checked all of the case connections and the standoffs. I even tried to start the motherboard out of the case on the anti-static packaging. I tried reseting the thing and even moved the jumpers around. It still just won't start. I tested with a different psu and had the same result, so I don't think there's anything wrong with it. The light on the mobo does light up, though. Does that indicate that it is working? I should also clarify, that my system is beyond just not booting. I press the power switch and nothing happens at all. No fans, no lights, no noises. Any other suggestions would be great. Sorry I'm so clueless, this is my first build and it has me very frustrated.

jdkredsox

Thanks for all your help guys. I just had another thought. If the computer turned on once, and now nothing works, could that suugest that something was blown, ie: a fuse? Anyway, thanks for everything and keep posting. Any ideas would really help.

oscaryu1

If it turns out once then nothings broken, its not like you have a blown fuse and the computer un-blows it. Check your power supply, or shorting, the case standoffs (the small lumps you put below the motherboard to prevent shorting) are there or not.

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pslee

well, i had a very similar case with you. I was really frustrated because it was my first build and the computer wouldn't start. I was at a situation where I would just rma all my parts, but I gave few more shots and it started working. Just look at my attached tread. I tried all sorts of things and you have same mobo and CPU as mine. there could be problem with memory, so please list all your parts to see if it is a compatibility issue.

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AMD X2 6000+ stock speed / intel E6600 stock
2 GB of Gskill PC6400 / 2 GB of OCZ PC5400
XFX 8600GT 256mb / XFX 7950GT
SamSung250GB HDD
700W Cool Max PSU / 500W Antec
M2N SLI Deluxe / MSI 975
Zalmann 9500 CPU COOLER with artic siliver 5
Antec Nine Hundred midtower case
HP 19 Inch lcd monitor with built in speaker

oscaryu1

If there was a compatiability issue then it would start, but give off beepsor freeze at POST. Memory will not prevent it from starting, just preventing it from showing anything on the screen.

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jdkredsox

[quote=pslee;685787] you have same mobo and CPU as mine.QUOTE]

Actually, we have a lot of the same parts. My system: Athlon x2 6000+, Asus M2N-Sli Deluxe, XFX 8600GT (OC) 256mb, 2gb (2x1gb) PC2-6400 G. Skill RAM, Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS, 80gb WD IDE HDD, 2 sony IDE DVD-RW, Lite-On CD-RW, Logisys 575W SLI psu, Apevia X-cruiser chassis. I think that covers it all. At this point I have tested all parts except for the CPU and the mobo. If there is no chance that the CPU is at fault, I'll just RMA the mobo. Like I said before, the only sign of life I can get out of this thing is the LED on the mobo, nothing else. This leads me to think that it has to be defective.

oscaryu1

Take the mobo outta the case and install everything back, but only use the basic parts, PSU, HDD, Video card, RAM, cooler, CPU. Then start. Make sure you dont start it on a metal surface or else say bye bye to your motherboard.

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