I press the power switch but nothing happens, need help.

[skipdog172]

RMA the mobo? what's that?

Thanks,
Scott Hoppe

[ChowFun]

why whould you short the green and the black wires on the PSU for?? i do not know this tip.

[Darren Wilson]

Originally posted by ShortFuze:
why whould you short the green and the black wires on the PSU for?? i do not know this tip.

Because on ATX PSU's they are the switch wires to start the PSU up.

[Commander Klarg]

One thing to check is to make sure that the CPU fan is plugged into the correct fan connector on the MB. I did that with an Intel D815EEAL board recently with the same results. I connected to the correct plug, and it booted.

Apparently, the board won't power up without a CPU fan turning.

Hope this helps!

[condor]

Originally posted by condor:
okay here's a check list..

2. Chechk Mobo/CPU
a. make sure the only things connected are the the PSU, CPU and fan (to the CPU fan socket), PC speaker, Power Switch.
..

I alreaady suggested that - it didn't work ..

RMA means retun it to your dealer and get a new one..

[Mr_Miyagi]

Originally posted by skipdog172:
I felt the mobo it was hot, and I smelled something...it only smelt for maybe 5 seconds, then I didn't smell it again so I figured nothing was fried.

how long does it take to fry some electronic components? certainly less than 5 secs!

[condor]

depends how hot it gets..

most chips can't take 9O C (219 F) for more than 5 seconds..

[Sowulo]

Depending on the hit, many components can be instantly fried by turning on a system with something shorting or otherwise mis-connected.

[skipdog172]

Thanks everyone for all the help! It turned out that the mobo was fried, I got a new one, and everything worked fine.

Thanks again!
Scott Hoppe

[jmd1194]

If your system won't power up, then how are you posting this message. (haha)