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Hardware => Hardware => Topic started by: Michaela on March 27, 2005, 09:19:18 PM

Title: System won't boot up
Post by: Michaela 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!

Title: Re: System won't boot up
Post by: dl65 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  ::)

Title: Re: System won't boot up
Post by: Michaela 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

Title: Re: System won't boot up
Post by: dl65 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  ::)

Title: Re: System won't boot up
Post by: Michaela on March 28, 2005, 01:45:38 PM

yes, looks just like it.

Title: Re: System won't boot up
Post by: Computer_Commando on March 28, 2005, 02:09:34 PM

Are you certain the video card works?

Title: Re: System won't boot up
Post by: Michaela on March 28, 2005, 10:24:14 PM

I know that both video cards used to work.