First build wont post

[Code Erebus]

Hi,

 

I am trying to build my first pc and as linus suggests you should do a test build out of case to make sure it posts. I tried that but it doesnt seem to work. I am wondering if its a possible power supply issue. After connecting the psu and connecting the cpu cooler to the correct header it didnt run and dvi doesnt see any output. I tried erasing the defaults for the bios to see if by default it doesnt work but that didnt work. I have checked to see if I connected the power incorrectly, It appears I have plugged it in correctly. I cant work out whats wrong and its bothering me because i was planning to give this computer to my dad after I built it.

 

 

[Arphenyte]

Did you turn on the PSU?

[8enjicraf2]

what is the psu?

[Arphenyte]

what is the psu?

Power Supply.

[8enjicraf2]

Power Supply.

i know that im asking what psu it is

[Arphenyte]

i know that im asking what psu it is

I think you mean, which psu is it?

[Guest]

More detail please: Are the fans/lights coming on? If they are make sure your monitor is plugged in to power and your graphics card properly.

[Code Erebus]

Its a corsair cx430m.

[ChatDaw]

Did you forget the power cables for the CPU?

[Code Erebus]

More detail please: Are the fans/lights coming on? If they are make sure your monitor is plugged in to power and your graphics card properly.

As i said fans aren't coming on however tge light on the motherboard os coming on. Monitor is plugged in. I am running of the internal graphics of the cpu

[BuntzenB]

Check eight pin, twenty four pin, make sure the psu switch is on, male sure ram is in, reseat CPU, reset BIOS etc

[Code Erebus]

Did you forget the power cables for the CPU?

I am assuming you are talking about the 4pin header right next the cpu? Thats plugged in

[Code Erebus]

Check eight pin, twenty four pin, make sure the psu switch is on, male sure ram is in, reseat CPU, reset BIOS etc

i have done all the above, hence why i made this thread

Edit however the mitherboard i am using only uses 4 of the 8

[laxer]

I am assuming you are talking about the 4pin header right next the cpu? Thats plugged in

There is an 8 pin in the top left of the mobo between the processor and back I/O

[BuntzenB]

Try running without gpu in

[BuntzenB]

There is an 8 pin in the top left of the mobo between the processor and back I/O

Sometimes it's only a four pin

[Code Erebus]

There is an 8 pin in the top left of the mobo between the processor and back I/O

The motherboard only uses 4 of the 8 for the cpu

[laxer]

Sometimes it's only a four pin

Only on older technology.

[Code Erebus]

Try running without gpu in

I am trying to post using the cpu graphics

[laxer]

The motherboard only uses 4 of the 8 for the cpu

How are you starting it?

I would try removing the 24 pin and 4pin cpu cables and jump the 24pin to see if the psu works.

Look up a tutorial for jumping the 24pin if you don't know how.

Don't shock yourself

[Mario Campos]

did you check the jumpers?

[Code Erebus]

did you check the jumpers?

what are the jumpers?

[Mario Campos]

they're connections between 2 or more pins. its gonna look like fan connections. look at your motherboards manual to find the location of the jumpers and the manual should also say the position it should be in for a regular post. make sure theyre in the right positons. also make sure you didn't accidentaly plug a fan into it either

[laxer]

Can you provide us more information or a picture?

[Mario Campos]

no theyre something else. theyre on most motherboards, i have them on my z97 motherboard