New Computer Problems

[Wheezcellbert]

I just bought a new computer Ive got everything hooked up except the front panel header with the power button and all that. I just cant seem to get it into the right order for the computer to start. It says that it should go as follows in the slots.

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+MSG- +PW-
+HD- -RES+ NC

The MSG takes up the 1-2 slots PW 3-4 HD 5-6 RES 7-8 and then one open connector. I have M61P-S3 motherboard and if anyone has had the same problems but figured it out to let me know please.

 

[kimsland]

Attached Pin layout

 

[Wheezcellbert]

Well now I get the computer to turn on for a split second and then it just doesnt do anything and everything goes cold. The only thing it will do after that is making a humming noise from the power supply indicating that it is on and working.

 

[kimsland]

So now it's the reverse - start removing things again

To start a computer you do not need:

Keyboard (although does help)
Mouse
Any external USB
Any plug in PCI devices
Video card (if you have onboard video too)
Case fan
Internal USB connectors
CD/DVD Drive (from M/b end)
Hard Drive (from M/b end)
Floppy
Extra Ram (just put the minimum required)

You can also:

reset the bios
Reseat the power plug(s)
Check case posts are aligned correctly (umm maybe M/b out here)
Bench test outside case
Replace power supply
And redo the CPU and heatsink

Reply back when that's done !

By the way, did the diagram I suplied help (you can reply straight away with that info)

 

[Wheezcellbert]

The Diagram helped. The only problem is Ive done all of what you listed three times now and I still get the same result. I'm pretty sure I got a bad motherboard or something in there just isn't working right. Is there anyway of testing the motherboard to make sure that it isn't corrupted or anything like that.

 

[kimsland]

If you have Bench test outside of the case, with everything out (I'm not saing it all again !)
Then it does sound like motherboard

Take it to a computer repair shop to get a second opinion.

 

[AlbertLionheart]

Before you do anything drastic, have you tried booting the thing with all the front panel connections off? I have seen these symptoms from both a jammed reset button and the reset button connected to the power connection.

 

[Wheezcellbert]

The problem has been solved, sort of... Bad motherboard now I get to wait another two weeks until new egg sends me a new one.