HELP! my computer won't turn on :(

Lowfat · Oct 13, 2006, 05:22 PM

Hello. I just received my Gigabyte 965P DS3 motherboard in the mail today. Having an issue though. Thing is I can't get it to turn on. I hit the power switch and it does nothing. No fans, no nothing. I've tried clearing the CMOS, tried two different PSUs (OCZ 700W and Enermax 485W), grounding the power switch header with no avail. Anything else you guys think I could try out?

If not, what is the likely culprit? mobo or CPU?

~~hackerx~~ · Oct 13, 2006, 09:36 PM

List the rest your specs please.Is your motherboard in a case?If it is make sure that no part of the motherboard is touching the case.Also what ram are u using?

PangingJr · Oct 14, 2006, 04:34 AM

if this is not your first time building... and you know about computer enough, then i believe you've all basic things checked out.
but anyway, i suggest before you send the motherboard back for a replacement try setting it up one more time... with basic computer parts (that are known to be in working condition) and out the computer case in one step.

H3X4D3C1M4L · Oct 14, 2006, 10:15 AM

Try putting only 1 stick of RAM in and booting it (if you're using 2), that helped an older board I had get going once

Lowfat · Oct 14, 2006, 12:21 PM

definately not my first build. Specs are under my avatar.

but they are:
Core 2 Duo E6300.
Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3
2X1GB Corsair Value PC-4200
OCZ GameXtream 700W

I tested the PSU and the memory in a different computer. Can't find a different CPU to try though

I bought the motherboard in the internet, makes it kind of difficult to take it back. But it looks it i might have too.

Judas · Oct 14, 2006, 12:41 PM

pull the cpu/ram everything and just have the motherboard and psu connected and hit the power... if anything, the motherboard should power up the fans and then beep due to no cpu being present let alone everything else. That's as about failure test you can get in terms of trying everything else from running only the cpu and motherboard and psu....

Lowfat · Oct 14, 2006, 04:56 PM

ok i'll try that out.

This is my first non-Asus board in years. If this doesn't work, i am just going to buy an Asus P5B deluxe instead.

The_Neon_Cowboy · Oct 15, 2006, 07:47 PM

Rebuild it, thats right pull it all out, build it a secod time, clear the cmos and try to boot it.
that would be my angle of attack....

Drive by opinion: ASUS is not all they appear to be.... least not anymore...

CDsDontBurn · Oct 15, 2006, 08:33 PM

try and get it to post outside the case.

Lowfat · Oct 16, 2006, 12:20 AM

I tried it inside and outside of the case. Outside a few times.

I tried what Judas said no, nothing. i've already requested an RMA for the board. And already ordered the P5B Deluxe.

CDsDontBurn · Oct 16, 2006, 12:29 AM

so you're going to have an extra board after you get the gigabyte board back...what will become of it?

Lowfat · Oct 16, 2006, 12:31 AM

I am hoping they'll just give me a refund. However if not I'll just sell it. Both my GF and sister are buying to be buying new rigs soon, so i shouldn't have a problem getting rid of it.

niceguyrichy · Oct 16, 2006, 08:02 AM

I've had a couple gigabyte boards recently, they're pretty decent imo (my current asus has been nothing but bother..), but that sounds like a dead mobo to me.