Please help I'm so stuck!!

chunky3333 · Jan 7, 2017

Im building my new pc today and I'm i put the ram in right, put the cpu in right, gpu is fine, connected sata to motherboard but i have 1 cable which isn't connected and i don't know where it goes??

http://imgur.com/a/k00pR

Whats that connector called and where does it go on my msi z170a sli

ThatVietGuy · Jan 7, 2017

That's a molex connector and it doesn't have to go anywhere. If you have devices that use it, fine. If not, that's fine, too.

nzalog · Jan 7, 2017

chunky3333 :

That's just an older style power connector called "molex" for all sorts of drives, it was replaced by sata power.

chunky3333 · Jan 7, 2017

ThatVietGuy :

I really don't know why my computer won't switch on then

I did everything right..

bignastyid · Jan 7, 2017

Thats a 4-pin molex connector and most motherboards(yours included) don't use them. The only power connections your board require are the 24-pin ATX and the 8-pin EPS and from your pictures those are connected.

ThatVietGuy · Jan 7, 2017

chunky3333 :

You need to run through this guide in its ENTIRETY - http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261145-31-perform-steps-posting-post-boot-video-problems

Do not skip steps.

bignastyid · Jan 7, 2017

Does it try to power on at all? Are there any leds lit on the motherboard?

chunky3333 · Jan 7, 2017

bignastyid :

Yea i have done everything right but my pc won't boot at all

chunky3333 · Jan 7, 2017

bignastyid :

none, i can take more pictures of anything to get to the solution. I have been working on it for 7 hours today and i don't want to give up

Paul NZ · Jan 7, 2017

Whats the CPU?

chunky3333 · Jan 7, 2017

Paul NZ :

6700k with a corsair h100i gtx cooling it. Im using the corsair 400c case and i think i plugged everything in right

Paul NZ · Jan 7, 2017

Did you put the standoffs in ?? Top left, it doesnt look like you did in that pic

chunky3333 · Jan 7, 2017

Paul NZ :

Yea the cpu and ram are 100% done and the cooler is in properly. Standoffs and screws in.

bignastyid · Jan 7, 2017

chunky3333 :

Not powering on and no flea power LEDs indicate the system is getting no power. Make sure the PSU is switched on, try a different outlet, try a different power cord. if you are sure there is power going to the psu you can try the paperclip test or a psu tester to see if the psu will turn on.

clarkjd · Jan 7, 2017

chunky3333 :

Go here:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261145-31-perform-steps-posting-post-boot-video-problems
Work through the list. WORK, not just read!
If you still have issues, come back here with the results of working the list and we will try to help!

chunky3333 · Jan 7, 2017

bignastyid :

chunky3333 :

Not powering on and no flea power LEDs indicate the system is getting no power. Make sure the PSU is switched on, try a different outlet, try a different power cord. if you are sure there is power going to the psu you can try the paperclip test or a psu tester to see if the psu will turn on.

everything was working this morning when i was using my old pc and i just used the same power cord and yes the pus is 100% turned on

chunky3333 · Jan 7, 2017

clarkjd :

chunky3333 :

Ok thanks, as soon as I'm done, ill message back on this and can you guys reply cos you seem really helpful. Ill give it a go.

chunky3333 :

Go here:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261145-31-perform-steps-posting-post-boot-video-problems
Work through the list. WORK, not just read!
If you still have issues, come back here with the results of working the list and we will try to help!

bignastyid · Jan 7, 2017

chunky3333 :

bignastyid :

everything was working this morning when i was using my old pc and i just used the same power cord and yes the pus is 100% turned on

There is either a problem with the PSU or the motherboard is dead.

chunky3333 · Jan 7, 2017

clarkjd :

chunky3333 :

Go here:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261145-31-perform-steps-posting-post-boot-video-problems
Work through the list. WORK, not just read!
If you still have issues, come back here with the results of working the list and we will try to help!

3rd step is about standoffs, in the manual it said i didn't need to put any standoffs in but in the box it comes with 1 standoff... idk what to do

Paul NZ · Jan 7, 2017

If there are NO standoffs under the mobo now. And if the standoffs werent in the case, when you brought it.

You'll have to pull it to bits, buy some standoffs and put some in

chunky3333 · Jan 7, 2017

Paul NZ :

you can't be serious dude.... all the screws are in and the motherboard is fine. Ill go through all the other steps see what happens then ill cry myself to sleep if i gotta get some.

chunky3333 · Jan 7, 2017

Paul NZ :

http://imgur.com/a/fTfza

Paul NZ · Jan 8, 2017

So are there any standoffs under the mobo or not?? It's a simple question

Please help I'm so stuck!!

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