[Urgent] Finished connecting all the wires, except one, I can't figure out where it goes.

GetOwnedGaming · May 27, 2015

Hey guys, I just finished this build, mostly.
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/GetOwnedGaming/saved/cNcj4D
I have everything connected, except the fans. On the side of the case, there is like a fan hub, the power wire going from this doesn't have a place to connect on the mother board, a little help please?

turkey3_scratch · May 27, 2015

Case fans usually have two methods for powering: a very small 4-pin or 3-pin cable, or a very fat, larger 4-pin cable. The smaller ones plug into the motherboard which is the best option because software can regulate the fan speeds and increased them when need be. The larger, fatter plug goes into a female plug that comes from the power supply itself. It will run on max always.

GetOwnedGaming · May 27, 2015

Thanks, That isn't actually it though. It appears to be the power supply to the built in fan controller. I can't figure out where it goes though.

GetOwnedGaming · May 27, 2015

Here is what the fan controller looks like, I have connected it to my fans, but can't figure out where it goes on the PSU or mobo.

The first picture shows the type of cable I am trying to figure out where to connect.

Darkbreeze · May 27, 2015

That board has four system fan headers and two cpu fan headers. Unless there is a specific reason why you've chosen to not use those headers, I would forgo using the hub. I don't use them unless it's necessary due to a lack of motherboard headers. The motherboard headers will give you much more precise control than that integrated header will. If you must use the hub, then one of the headers on the hub needs to be connected to one of the system fan headers for signal reference, power needs to be connected to the hub and the remaining connections will be from the case fans to the hub.

The case manual should have the exact and specific method of connection outlined or you can always google your case model + how to connect case fans to hub. I'd just use the motherboard headers. You can even use the CPU_OPT header for the rear case fan exhaust if necessary, which will allow that particular fan to be increased or decreased in direct proportion to the speed of the CPU fan which is probably more efficient anyhow, but may offer slightly louder operation when the system is under more than a medium-ish load.

GetOwnedGaming · May 27, 2015

Thanks. I did all that you said to do. I turned it on, and it just keeps turning on and then off and then on and then off. It wont stop until I turn off my power supply. Any help?

Darkbreeze · May 27, 2015

Well, that's unlikely to be due to the case fans. Do you have the CPU fan connected to the CPU_FAN header? There MUST be something with a reference signal connected to the CPU_FAN header, OR have the settings for that header set to IGNORE in the bios (In the case of a fanless heatsink, which are rarely used for most rigs these days.).

I'm not even actually convinced it has to do with the fans. Sounds more like another issue. Make sure you have the CPU cooler fan connected to the CPU_FAN header, then get back to me if that was the problem or not.

You probably also need to NOT have the fan hub connected to anything. No power and no headers. Did you attempt to power on the machine prior to connecting the fans and if so, did it POST normally or was it doing the same thing? If not, try disconnecting all the fans except the CPU fan, which as I said needs to be plugged into the motherboard CPU fan header for most configurations, and see if it still does it. Depending on what it does will determine what you need to do next.

GetOwnedGaming · May 28, 2015

The CPU cooler fan is in the correct header on the mobo. I disconnected the power to the other fans, and I still get the same restarting every 10 seconds.

GetOwnedGaming · May 28, 2015

I have verified that I have the CPU power cable connected too. I am really worried, I am only 15 and I spent over a year of savings on this, and now it isn't working.

Darkbreeze · May 28, 2015

Double check everything at the following link. Make absolutely sure the RAM is 100% seated and in the correct slot population. It sounds like a RAM issue actually, or possibly not having the front panel connections to the motherboard exactly right.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261145-31-perform-steps-posting-post-boot-video-problems

This might help as well:

http://www.tomshardware.com/faq/id-1753671/bench-troubleshooting.html

GetOwnedGaming · May 28, 2015

I removed the second stick of RAM and it stayed on, still not showing anything on my monitor though.

Darkbreeze · May 28, 2015

Don't be impatient. Go through every step on the article I linked and if that doesn't help, try the steps in the second link. I could offer possible issues all day long, but they're all listed there, so try all that, and go from there.

Darkbreeze · May 28, 2015

I'd make sure you don't have your display connected to the motherboard output, and are connected to the GPU video output as well. Maybe try removing the GPU card and using the motherboard/cpu integrated graphics. Make sure you have the power connections to the GPU connected. See, all of this is outlined on the above linked page.

GetOwnedGaming · May 28, 2015

I removed the GPU and plugged my monitor into the mobo. I got a signal, so would you say I have a bad 970?

Darkbreeze · May 28, 2015

Not necessarily. It could have been slightly unseated or a few other things. I'd reseat the GPU, making sure to both lock it in place at the end of the PCIe slot and screw it down to the case as well. Prior to that, inspect the "teeth" on the card, making sure there is no foreign debris on any of the teeth or discolored areas. Check the slot as well. A tiny piece of plastic that has clung to the teeth or something in the slot could cause issues. Make sure you have all the necessary power cabling from the PSU which in this case should be one 6 pin PCI and one 8 pin PCI connector.

GetOwnedGaming · May 28, 2015

Okay, It is really late where I am, I will continue trouble shooting tomorrow after school. If what you suggested in your latest reply doesn't work, I will post again on this thread, and pray you are online. xD

Darkbreeze · May 28, 2015

Sounds good. I'm not online all the time, but I pop in throughout the day and am here most evenings. If I see your post I'll get to it right away. Luck.

GetOwnedGaming · May 28, 2015

Heeeyyy there. I finally was able to get a signal to my GPU. I had only the 8 pin connected, not the 6 pin as well. I have verified it is my RAM slot 2 on my motherboard that is faulty. Both of my RAM sticks work in slot 1, but neither of them work in slot 2. I have checked to make sure its clean, and it is. Would you say its time to take my PC apart and return the motherboard?

Darkbreeze · May 28, 2015

It may not be the slot, or the RAM. The population rules for that board are specific and the DDR1 and DDR2 slots are not side by side on that board. They need to be populated as seen below.

GetOwnedGaming · May 28, 2015

Yeah, they are in the correct spot. I have checked the motherboard manual to see which ones to install them in. I have them in the grey slots.

Darkbreeze · May 28, 2015

So both modules work in slot 1 but not in slot 2. Have you tried using the second module in the other slots as well? Have you manually set the memory profile in the BIOS. Go into the bios and select the memory XMP profile that matches your modules specs for speed, voltage and latency. It's worth a shot. It's pretty uncommon for a single slot to not work right out of the box. Not impossible though. Make sure there is no foreign debris down in the slot and that the modules in that slot are getting completely locked into place. Try using a single module in only slot 2 as well, with nothing in any other slots.

GetOwnedGaming · May 28, 2015

Okay, I am going to go into bios. I have never done this before. Do I need to have my OS installed to do this or not?

GetOwnedGaming · May 28, 2015

Also, I took my CPU out to check for bent pins on the motherboard. All are just fine, not bent at all. Give me 20 or 30 minutes to re-build my PC and then I will go into bios to check this out.

Darkbreeze · May 28, 2015

No, you do not need the OS installed to access and make changes in the bios. Be sure to switch to the advanced bios view. Most modern UEFI bios have some form of EZ and Advanced views. Usually you can switch between them with a function key press or on the exit menu of either view.

You will want the MIT tab, and the Xtreme memory profile setting. There will probably be two XMP profile options. Select the one that best represents the specifications of your modules, IF it has not already automatically configured the XMP profile, which it may have. Check the memory settings to ensure that the correct speed, voltage and latency for your modules is configured. If no XMP profile exists that match your memory specifications, you may need to configure the settings manually but that's pretty uncommon these days for DDR3 memory that does not require or have an "OC" next to it on the listed supported speeds for your motherboard. Sometimes not even then.

GetOwnedGaming · May 28, 2015

Okay, it took me a while to re-build my PC. I did get it done though. I only have one stick of RAM in, and it is staying on. I am ready to get into the Bios, how can I do that?

[Urgent] Finished connecting all the wires, except one, I can't figure out where it goes.

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