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Michaela

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System won't boot up
« on: March 27, 2005, 09:19:18 PM »
I am attempting to build a computer and am unable to get it to boot.  I have tried two separate mother boards that I've tried and neither work.  The monitor just stays blank.  Can anyone provide any suggestions?  Thanks!

dl65

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    Re: System won't boot up
    « Reply #1 on: March 28, 2005, 01:02:02 AM »
    Michaela.......Well..... with all the technical information you have passed on to us ......I'm absolutely baffled ..........LOL .....

    Now if you'd like to give us some useable information , we may be able to assist you . Little details like....
    Are the components your using new or used ?
    Do you have a CPU ?
    Is the PSU working ok .
    Does the MOBO have an integrated vid card ?
    Does the pc beep at you when you power it up ?
    What kind of a MOBO are you using ?
    Do you have the case wiring correct ?
    Do you have the MOBO manual ?
    Is the wall plug your using working ?

    Let us know

    dl65  ::)
    If you don't know the answer, it isn't a dumb question.

    Michaela

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    Re: System won't boot up
    « Reply #2 on: March 28, 2005, 12:30:22 PM »
    1 new mobo, PSU and case, all other components are used
    Yes I have a CPU
    PSU -- lights and fan are on
    vid card-- yes
    post beep-- one system-no  other system no internal speaker.
    MOBO-- elite group K7VMA ATX
    case wiring-- yes on one    all except for internal speaker on the other
    MOBO manual -- 2 mobos- 1 has manual
    wall plug-- yes it works

    dl65

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      Re: System won't boot up
      « Reply #3 on: March 28, 2005, 12:42:18 PM »
      Michaela .......Is this you MOBO ?
      http://www.mainboard.cz/mb/ecs/K7VMA.htm

      let us know

      dl65  ::)
      If you don't know the answer, it isn't a dumb question.

      Michaela

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      Re: System won't boot up
      « Reply #4 on: March 28, 2005, 01:45:38 PM »
      yes, looks just like it.

      Computer_Commando

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      Re: System won't boot up
      « Reply #5 on: March 28, 2005, 02:09:34 PM »
      Are you certain the video card works?

      Michaela

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      Re: System won't boot up
      « Reply #6 on: March 28, 2005, 10:24:14 PM »
      I know that both video cards used to work.