M5A97 PRO wont boot on red cpu led

CrispinSaro

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Hi, I am new here so sorry if there is already an answer out there which I could not find. I am having problems booting up my new M5A97 PRO motherboard.
I am using an Athlon ii x2 240 and when i press the on key the fans start spinning but there is a red CPU led and there is no display on my monitor.

Here's the thing, it will only start when my 6pin connector is not inside the 8 pin connector but if it is connected it will not boot at all.

Also my GPU fan is not spinning at all but there isn't any Red led to signify that.
Help would be much appreciated! thank you

I personally think that i need it to be an 8 pin connector so i would need an adapter for it? Am I right in thinking that?
 
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You are going to need either a new PSU or an adapter that connects via molex. The 6 pins aren't enough power which is your problem. Your GPU fan isn't spinning because your CPU is hibernating and won't wake up until you get a new PSU/ADAPTER.

ImPrettyIrish

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You are going to need either a new PSU or an adapter that connects via molex. The 6 pins aren't enough power which is your problem. Your GPU fan isn't spinning because your CPU is hibernating and won't wake up until you get a new PSU/ADAPTER.
 
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CrispinSaro

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Yes I thought that would have been the problem thank you very much for helping me, I am getting an adapter this week or next week so I will let you know if that works! Thank you again!