New build, not posting or displaying anything at all. - Hardware & Software

I built a computer for my friend's Grandpa because he was in desperate need of a new one. (His previous rig was a Pentium V.) I assembled the computer and hooked it up and tried to start it. Then problems emerged. What it does: -All fans are spinning. -Front panel LEDs are lit up and working. -HDD is running. What it doesn't do: -Nothing shows up on the monitor. -It doesn't post. -I feel like there's no activity going on what so ever. I've tried: -Just one stick of RAM in different slots. -Switching switching both sticks of RAM to the opposite slots. -Resetting the BIOS. -Trying the display through both DVI and VGA. Specs: AMD 240 Dual-core: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103688[/url] ASUS M4A785T-M: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131609[/url] Cooler Master 460W PSU: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171046[/url] 640GB WD Caviar Blue: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136218[/url] 4GBs of G. Skill DDR3 RAM: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231275[/url] Antec 200: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129070[/url] Help please? Thanks. Note: I have installed stand offs, and I made sure to touch the chassis to get rid of my static charge before putting it together, but would there still be a chance that something might be shorting out?

rebuild it

[QUOTE=JohnEdwards;19044502]rebuild it[/QUOTE] just got done doing so. unplugged everything and plugged it all back in. Nothin' still. :saddowns:

Fidid you make sure the atx cable was in ;) also can that mobi support ddr3 ? Make sure the 24 pin plug is ok make sure the ram slots are clean and dust free good luck

[QUOTE=noforgivin;19044916]Fidid you make sure the atx cable was in ;) also can that mobi support ddr3 ? Make sure the 24 pin plug is ok make sure the ram slots are clean and dust free good luck[/QUOTE] The motherboard supports DDR3. It's all brand new so I'm not even gonna worry about dust right now. If the 24-pin wasn't in I wouldn't be able to see the LEDs I see right now. Also, the optical mouse lights up when plugged it. So it's not that. Anyone else have ideas? I really need to get this working tonight.

Take the CPU out and check for stray packaging materials in the pin slots. Own experience

[QUOTE=ghostofme;19044303]Pentium V.[/QUOTE] A what? Also, he didn't need a new computer. He just needed a nice reformat. Assuming you mean Pentium IV, that's actually still a good processor for the basic shit a grandfather does on his computer. I mean, I honestly doubt he's playing Crysis on that thing, he didn't need an upgrade. [editline]04:04AM[/editline] Also OP, my guess: your motherboard is dead. You're gonna have to RMA.

[QUOTE=ButtsexV2;19045009]A what? Also, he didn't need a new computer. He just needed a nice reformat. Assuming you mean Pentium IV, that's actually still a good processor for the basic shit a grandfather does on his computer. I mean, I honestly doubt he's playing Crysis on that thing, he didn't need an upgrade. [editline]04:04AM[/editline] Also OP, my guess: your motherboard is dead. You're gonna have to RMA.[/QUOTE] Haha, no. He needed a new computer. There was hardly anything on his old HDD. Besides, it's all paid for and done. And yeah, sorry, I meant Pentium IV. I'll save RMA for a last resort.

I bought like 6 things brand new that I have rma'd. Get used to it lol.

[QUOTE=noforgivin;19045149]I bought like 6 things brand new that I have rma'd. Get used to it lol.[/QUOTE] I don't care if I have to RMA. Shit happens, I'm used to it. That's life.

[QUOTE=ghostofme;19045118]Haha, no. He needed a new computer. There was hardly anything on his old HDD. Besides, it's all paid for and done. And yeah, sorry, I meant Pentium IV. I'll save RMA for a last resort.[/QUOTE] Unless it was one of the old 1.4 GHz Willamettes, then he didn't need a new one. It doesn't matter if there isn't much on his hard drive, Windows has a habit of fucking itself after 6 months to a year. He's probably never defragged, never run a registry cleaner, never emptied his reclycling bin, etc.

[QUOTE=ButtsexV2;19045237]Unless it was one of the old 1.4 GHz Willamettes, then he didn't need a new one. It doesn't matter if there isn't much on his hard drive, Windows has a habit of fucking itself after 6 months to a year. He's probably never defragged, never run a registry cleaner, never emptied his reclycling bin, etc.[/QUOTE] Actually, what he needed most was more RAM. He only had about 256MB for a 1.6GHz Pentium IV. It took me ten minutes to make this thread. Besides, I didn't mind building a computer. I like to do it. :smile: And he got a nice monitor + this computer is more up to date. So in the long run this one will last longer. His main use for his computer was sorting through/maintaining pictures. I think he'll enjoy a newer PC. But thanks for your advice, I think I'll RMA if no one else has any suggestions?

Check your VGA / DVI Cable.. Make sure its plugged in properly. Make sure power on Monitor is in correctly... Make sure no pins are broken on the VGA / DVI Cable :) If nothing... RMA.

did you check the 4pin cpu plug

[QUOTE=cryticfarm;19046882]did you check the 4pin cpu plug[/QUOTE] Like I said in OP, all fans are spinning. I got a little poetry for this one. Ahem. "If the 4-pin wasn't in, the fan wouldn't spin."

I think you may have bented one the CPU pins, I had a similar experience: [url]http://www.facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=850792[/url]

[QUOTE=anikilol;19047310]I think you may have bented one the CPU pins, I had a similar experience: [url]http://www.facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=850792[/url][/QUOTE] Similar, except for the fact that my motherboard doesn't even post. I'm gonna RMA the motherboard. If that doesn't work I'll RMA the CPU. Thanks for the advice.

[QUOTE=ghostofme;19054367]Similar, except for the fact that my motherboard doesn't even post. I'm gonna RMA the motherboard. If that doesn't work I'll RMA the CPU. Thanks for the advice.[/QUOTE] Mine didn't post either. I was stupid and didn't know that a sound meant it posted. I thought it posted it everything turns on >_>

[QUOTE=anikilol;19055764]Mine didn't post either. I was stupid and didn't know that a sound meant it posted. I thought it posted it everything turns on >_>[/QUOTE] The cpu wouldn't go in flat if a pin was bent.

[QUOTE=sbradford26;19055828]The cpu wouldn't go in flat if a pin was bent.[/QUOTE] Uh.... it did go in, and the heatsink was on. Getting a new CPU fixed it.

[QUOTE=anikilol;19056210]Uh.... it did go in, and the heatsink was on. Getting a new CPU fixed it.[/QUOTE] Well personally wouldn't you just notice a bent pin cause it wouldn't go in flat not saying it won't go in or the cpu cooler won't fit. It just wouldn't go in flat.

[QUOTE=ghostofme;19046928]Like I said in OP, all fans are spinning. I got a little poetry for this one. Ahem. "If the 4-pin wasn't in, the fan wouldn't spin."[/QUOTE] uh no there's a extra 4 pin for the cpu if I remember [url]http://www.hardwarezone.com/img/data/articles/2004/1192/tutorial-atx12_power_conn.jpg[/url]

Yeh i told him to check that