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Problem with new build
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 10:57 pm
by blade_146
Im putting together a cheap system for a friend but I cant get it to post. Ive double checked all connections, ram, cpu everything and it just wont do anything. Heres what im using
mobo
http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p_spec.asp?model=K9N6SGM-V&class=mb
ram
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820134594
cpu
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16819103774
any thoughts on what to try next? im pulling my hair out lol
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 11:27 pm
by eGoCeNTRoNiX
Are the fans spinning up at all? You might try a different power supply.. Also make sure the CMOS Jumper isn't set to clear.. Some mobo makers ship them with the jumper set to clear.. ;\
GL!
eGo
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 11:31 pm
by FlyingPenguin
As Ego said, need more details. What does it do? Do the fans spin? Any indicator lights?
A common mistake is to forget to connect the square 4 pin power plug from the PSU to the mobo (near the CPU). It won't post if it's not connected.
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 11:52 pm
by blade_146
Yep i checked the cmos jumper..all fans are spinning up and the 4pin power plug is plugged in. I just did some messing around and pulled the mobo out of the case completely and she fired right up. So i know i have a grounding problem. Upon further digging i noticed if i seat the modem in either pci slot it grounds out and wont boot. Take the modem out and it purrs like a kitten. Unfortunately they are on dial up and have to use it. What the heck can i do to get around that little issue. I dont see anything touching but its grounding out somehow.
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 12:17 am
by MRCOMPUTER
Simple. Modem is bad. I have several machines do this. Replace the modem and everything is fine...
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 12:39 am
by blade_146
now if i just had a spare modem lying around. lol i couldnt imagine having to actually use dial up again. thanks for the tip MR C. Ill see what i can dig up and give it a try
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 5:18 am
by Invisible Evil
I have a spare EXTERNAL 56k modem from us robotics...for what its worth.
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 9:06 am
by eGoCeNTRoNiX
You should be able to get get an internal at wally world for a little bit of nothin'.. Otherwise I could send you one of the 100 I have laying around the office if you're in no hurry.. Just cover shipping
eGo
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 1:13 pm
by FlyingPenguin
You need to confirm whether it's the modem or the case. Put it back in the case and plug another PCI card into the same or adjacent slot and see if it happens. You could have a cracked trace on the mobo and inserting the card flexes the mobo enough to open it.
Modem cards are cheap if you have to replace it.
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 9:41 pm
by blade_146
well good news..bought one from walmart and its working perfectly. actually im very impressed with it. got it all for like $250. not bad i dont think. thanks for all the help guys. ill buy u all a virtual beer or 4 lol
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 11:25 pm
by MRCOMPUTER
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Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 7:13 am
by ZYFER
I had someone else who actually had the same issue. It was a bad modem (one they used for faxing), it kept the computer from booting just the same way. Glad you are going again, I am sure the modem wasn't as cheap as you would have liked it to be though.