Asus P6T, Won't POST

Hey

I just put together my computer and the specs are as follows:

Intel i7 920
OCZ 6gb Ram
Asus P6t
WD 1TB HDD
Samsung sh-22 CD Drive
XFX radeon 4890
Antec 750 Watt PS

Everything has been hooked up to the best of my knowledge but when I try to start it it won't post. The mobo lights come on but there aren't any fans spinning or anything else that shows power, just the power and reset lights.

Any suggestions?

This checklist is the first place to start.

READ before posting about boot problems!

Both of cmichael138's suggestions are in the checklist. Along with a ton of other troubleshooting ideas. His first question about the CPU power connector is the most common mistake. That's why it's number 2 on the list.

What makes you think that? Problems like yours are very common and why the checklist was created. The chances are very good that you'll find your problem if you actually perform every step in the checklist.

If you're absolutely sure all the connections are plugged in then I would focus on the RAM next. Try booting with each stick of RAM by itself in the first RAM slot. You also have to ensure the RAM is in the correct slots. It's also a good idea to try the motherboard outside the case on a non-conductive surface to rule out a short.

I'm not sure why I'm typing this, since all these suggestions are in the checklist.

It sounds like either a short or a problem with the front panel connections. Are you trying to power the system on with the case power switch or the onboard power switch?

Have you tried building the system with the motherboard outside the case on a non-conductive surface to eliminate a short as the possible problem?

shortstuff_mt wrote:

What makes you think that? Problems like yours are very common and why the checklist was created. The chances are very good that you'll find your problem if you actually perform every step in the checklist.


If you're absolutely sure all the connections are plugged in then I would focus on the RAM next. Try booting with each stick of RAM by itself in the first RAM slot. You also have to ensure the RAM is in the correct slots. It's also a good idea to try the motherboard outside the case on a non-conductive surface to rule out a short.


I'm not sure why I'm typing this, since all these suggestions are in the checklist.

Per an Intel Spec, the system WILL NOT boot if only one dimm is installed in the first slot (A2), try booting with a dimm installed in A1 and B1 and see if that doesn't work.