jaquith :
Okay.
Lian li PC-101 - Uses are 'real' standoffs so it shouldn't be the problem.
/Double check the Front Panel connections and that a +/- didn't get mixed-up
/For now disconnect the USB headers from the case and other non-critical devices
Yes, I have used it with my previous build and it works fine. I had an issue with some of the USB ports (overpower or something), in the front panel in the previous build. But that's all. So the USB ports are already disconnected. I have just the necessary components connected.
I've seen that, and done as it says. works perfectly. cpu is on about 35 degrees.
jaquith :
OCZ SSD Vertex 4 Series 2.5" 128GB - The Vertex 4 has one bad version of firmware, so IMO use the latest v1.5.
/Note if your SSD shipped with 1.3 or 1.4RC it will 'wipe' the drive, but I assume there's nothing on it yet. If you did install the OS with corruption then I'd re-install the OS anyway.
/OCZ Firmware and instructions - http://www.ocztechnology.com/ssd_tools/OCZ_Vertex_4_and_Agility_4/
I have 1.4 something. I booted up on another installation that's on another hard drive, and I tried to upgrade the vertex 4 to 1.5 but I got an error "Error: 36". And I can't find any info on that error message.
But the disk is working great. And the windows installation is working great. I even tried some gaming - no problem at all.
And with regards to the guide you refer to later in your answer, I'm not sure if I need to use that since it works that great?
I use windows 7 enterprise 64 bit with june updates.
It found the disk with out needing to provide extra drivers (with F6).
jaquith :
Power - it's imperative that the PSU is providing clean power with good connections to all power pins. So far I have my concerns so unplug and reseat all power connections and check the plugs particularly the 8/24-pin and 6/8-pins to GPUs. With a modular make sure PCIe power isn't mixed with other power connections (check manual), and since you have a modular PSU then double-check BOTH connections (Device & PSU).
It's the same PSU that I used on my previous bild. No problem with that one. But I have another one that I could try with.
jaquith :
RAM - IF the system can sustain operation for Memtest then leave the RAM in place. If it cannot then only use (1) stick of RAM until the problems are fully sorted out.
| -- | -- | -- | -- | CPU | -- | 2GB | -- | -- | ; 1 stick configuration
I also have another set from the previous build, it's a set with 6 gig (set with 3 sticks). I might try that set as well.
If' not, I'll try the one stick configuration.
jaquith :
GPU - Use the top PCIe slot and double-check all 6/8-pins are properly connected. Many GPU's have power LEDs in much the same way as the MOBO has power LEDs.
I've tried all the slots now. It's now in GPU slot #1.
jaquith :
Q - What Q-LEDs are on when you power up?
The DRAM led is constantly on when it's not posting. And the QLED shows starts at 09 and stops at 19.
jaquith :
Worst case breadboard and if possible try a different PSU.
So, I think I need you to verify what breadboard is, because I'm not sure what you mean exactly.