dell xps 8300 need front panel conmector diagram. wont boot

emperorbun · Dec 21, 2013

can anyone provide a diagram for front panel connector for dell xps 8300? i just moved the motherboard into a new case ( corsair air 540) and got a new psu. When I try to power the system on, I hear a click towards the back of my case and it doesn't turn on. Also there is an amber light next to the 24 pin main connector.

chulex67 · Dec 21, 2013

Did you install anything new aside from the case and psu?

the fastest way to know if you have a faulty psu its to use the old psu and see if it turns on correctly.
try removing ram, drives, and cards 1 per 1 till it turns on to check what was the problem.

jb6684 · Dec 21, 2013

Look on the motherboard for silk screen label of the functions:
- HD LED
- PWR SW
- RESET SW
- etc, etc.... (they are almost always there, VERY small print thou....)

Also, look at the motherboard for a part number, once you know that you can google it & usually fine the layout pretty quickly....

emperorbun · Dec 21, 2013

chulex67 :

emperorbun · Dec 21, 2013

I installed a molex fan controller along with the new psu and case. There is no diagram on the motherboard to reference.

chulex67 · Dec 21, 2013

It should be pretty simple to find one, but first you need to Know the Brand and Model from the Motherboard. To know this please take a look at your motherboard and check for these:

http://imgur.com/tqDM1Mf

This information might be in diferent places, once you have them you can google it up and you will Find the Motherboard Diagram.

Have you tried removing the the rams or gpu?

emperorbun · Dec 21, 2013

Okay I will try the model. And I have taken out the gpu and the ram. No boot. Only hear a click towards the power supply.

chulex67 · Dec 21, 2013

Btw you have a psu with a 24 pin connector and a motherboard with a 20 pin connector Correct? do you have something like this:

http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch001384.htm

emperorbun · Dec 21, 2013

I will have to check the board. I have found the motherboard model and it is 02YMRG. It is made by dell.

emperorbun · Dec 21, 2013

I have checked the board.it is a 24 pin connector .

chulex67 · Dec 21, 2013

Its this one?
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/DELL-STUDIO-XPS-8300-INTEL-MOTHERBOARD-0Y2MRG-Y2MRG-DH67M01-REV-A00-/00/s/MTUyM1gxNjAw/z/bMsAAOxyD9JR-JUd/$T2eC16RHJHEFFmVZu(-lBR-JUbu2ew~~60_35.JPG

btw in that motherboard you have:

1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector
1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector

Have you checked that they are properly pluged in? and disconect the new fan for now.

emperorbun · Dec 21, 2013

Yes I have plugged in my the 4 pin connector and my hardrive along with other hardware

emperorbun · Dec 21, 2013

And yes that is the board.

chulex67 · Dec 21, 2013

Have been reading alot about this amber light on dells, it seems its a common problem with them. Most people just buy a new motherboard when this happens.

An amber light in the motherboard means that theres a problem with the power transfer, and because the light its turn on that means the psu its working correctly.
Try using your old psu and see if the problem its still there. Worst Case scenario you are going to end up buying a new motherboard but dont worry that gen its really cheap.

chulex67 · Dec 21, 2013

Btw what cpu and psu do you have ?

emperorbun · Dec 21, 2013

Hmm I'm not home right now but I'll try my old psu and get back to u. Thank for being such a great help.

chulex67 · Dec 21, 2013

alright get back to me when you find up the psu model and trying the old one

emperorbun · Dec 21, 2013

My new psu is a corsair hx 850

chulex67 · Dec 22, 2013

Damn, thats a good psu, i dont think its failing, I think we have a Bad Motherboard here. What Cpu do you have? I could give you some choices for a new one.

emperorbun · Dec 22, 2013

I have the i5 2320. I am about to reconnect my old psu to check. I'll post the results in a few moments

emperorbun · Dec 22, 2013

I just reconnected my old psu and my system booted but right before it goes to the welcome screen,my monitor went back to sleep. I tested it 2 times and se happened.

emperorbun · Dec 22, 2013

*same

chulex67 · Dec 22, 2013

Yeah i think its time we move to another motherboard. How much can you invest in a new one?

emperorbun · Dec 22, 2013

Wait so what about my new corsair psu? Isn't that a problem too since it won't even boot with it plugged in?

chulex67 · Dec 23, 2013

Yeah i didnt get that post i think you wrote it at the same time i answered, weird so your Psu can Boot your Pc but it wont completly turn on? What voltage do you have your psu at? You have 2 options the 115 or the 230 , which one are you using and what country do you live in? Also for checking it really fast, check your old psu in the backside it should show the proper volt, 115 or 230.

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