ASRock H77 Pro4 dead?

dport24

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I have tried testing out the PSU and doing the paperclip jump start the PSU works fine, but whenever I connect my PSU to the motherboard it does nothing, none of the fans start, what would cause this problem? Please I need help as this is my first build.
 

dport24

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It is mounted on the stands and yes all the power connectors are plugged in :/
 
Well, it gets a bit difficult then, with all the right things plugged in. I assume you've either connected the case's power switch etc. to the motherboard, or used a paper clip to short the appropriate pins on the motherboard.

The typical suspect when it still doesn't power on is the PSU, but since it does turn on on its own it does seem a little less likely. Could be a dead motherboard, or could be something simple like a dead on/off switch on the case.