msi ms-7366 motherboard

[gregblum]

I installed a kit that included the motherboard, ram and CPU (Intel core 2 duo).  Now my computer won't even boot up.  I looked through the manual for jumpers I may have missed, but can't find any.  If anyone has an idea on why it won't boot up I would greatly appreciate it.

[xavier]

when you turn on the pc are any fans turning on any lights?

[gregblum]

the fans come on, to include the cpu fan.  there aren't any lights on the motherboard, but the hdd light comes on on the front.

[xavier]

Start off by only using 1 stick of ram,video card or on board video hooked up,cpu, cpu fan,mouse & keyboard,only these.Turn on pc & do you get a display on monitor?

[gregblum]

so no hdd or any other device?

[gregblum]

started the computer the way you suggested, and still nothing.  None of the perifial devices seem to be working on the motherboard.  The USB and SATA I assumed could be because of BIOS settings, but he keyboard, mouse and monitor have confused me.

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

Not entirely sure what Xavier is getting at but I think he just wants to see if you get anything on the monitor.

Try with the HD and then, if still no display, try without the HD.

Nothing except specified. (of course keep the monitor plugged in )

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

Oh hey, you posted before me.

None of the perifial devices seem to be working on the motherboard.

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Do you mean like the Keyboard and Mouse or what?

[gregblum]

yes, the mouse and the keyboard don't seem to be recognized or receiving power to them.  I have tried starting several different ways, and nothing to show for it.  I moved the ram to make sure that it wasn't a dead slot.  I don't really know anymore.  This is the first time I have had a problem like this.

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

I would try unplugging all connections and replugging them as soon as you unplug it.
Also, reaset the RAM (remove it and then put it back in but start the computer with one RAM stick at a time)

Is this a USB keyboard? What about the Mouse?

[gregblum]

the mouse and keyboard are connected the old style way.  I do know that the usb ports are not turning on either.  it is like every external device is just dead.  I have reset the ram to no avail.  I am hoping it is not a dead mob, because it is a pain in the *censored* to return things.  especially electronics once they are open and installed.

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

Can you get to the BIOS or not? That would be my main question.

What happens with the monitor when you try to boot?

[gregblum]

nothing.  it just sits there idle.  i just tried turning it on with nothing pluged in and then hooked the monitor up, and still nothing.  i have even started it with nothing connected but hte mob, monitor and pwr sp.

[xavier]

From the way it sounds, [not getting any post or display]sounds like the power supply or MB. make sure your ATX 12v power connector it seated and look at your mother board layout, you should have a 4 pin   atx power connector                                                             

[gregblum]

I thought about the same thing with the atx connector and the 4 pin.  I checked them both, and tried multiple reseats.  The only thing I didn't do was us a dmm to check the voltage on the pins.  As the ps was working just hours before I assume that it is still working, but you know what happens when you assume.