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 Jul 6 2005, 09:38 PM
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 ) to put towards this build. I had everything together. It powered on, all the fans came on and all the lights came on, but I had no video. I do not recall any sounds from the onboard MoBo speaker. Alright, here are the parts I used. Aerocool Mid-tower case w/ Acrylic side window Antec TruepowerII 430Watt powersupply MSI 915P Neo2 Platinum (Socket T) MoBo Sapphire (ATI) Radeon x700 pro - PCI-E x16(Also tried a Radeon 9250 - PCI) Corsair 1GB 240-Pin stick - OEM Micron Tech. 256MB stick (8HTF3264AY-40EB3) - OEM Intel Pentium 4 Processor - 530J - Clocked at 3GHz/FSP 800MHz - OEM Maxtor 6Y160M0 (160 GB, 7200 RPM, SATA) - OEM WD 1600JB External USB Device (149 GB, USB) DVD-ROM XJ-HD166 (16x/48x DVD-ROM) - OEM Everything works in my Ole' Dell But not this new one... Help me if you can. This post has been edited by Rubbergovernment: Jul 6 2005, 09:41 PM |
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Jul 7 2005, 03:47 PM
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Whenever people ask me about building a new computer themselves, the following is the advice I give them.
To start with, here are a few tips that may help you in your endeavor. First, if you don’t have a ground strap, then you will need to discharge, any static charge that you hold, by touching the computer case, or any metal object. Before handling any static sensitive objects CPU, memory sticks (dims), motherboard, and expansion cards, be sure to discharge yourself first. • If you are building your own computer, first try and put it together outside the case, this has a couple advantages, the first being saving your sanity. You want to start with the bare minimum, that being the motherboard, CPU, and the power supply. You may need a front panel speaker, if there isn’t a beeper, on the motherboard, and also the on/off switch, from the computer case, plugged into the motherboard’s front panel terminals. Now, when you turn the computer on, you should see all your fans spinning and hear a bunch of beeps, so you now know that the motherboard, power supply, and the CPU all work. • Now, this is very important, before going any further, unplug the power cord, from the power supply. Be sure to discharge your static, and now, install one stick of memory, I know, you want to put them all in, but only one stick, for now. Plug the power cord back in, and turn it on, you should hear a series of beeps (1 long 3 short), as the computer searches for the video card. Ok, turn it off, and unplug the power cord again, from the power supply • Now, discharge yourself and inset your video card, then connect your monitor to the video card. Plug the power cord back in and turn it on. You should get the Power On System Test (POST) one beep. Then, you should get a display, on your monitor screen, showing your basic boot screen, and a boot disk error, because you don’t have any drives installed. Up to now, if you have the monitor display, and the disk error, your system is sweet. • Now, start putting these components, in the computer case, but first, be sure to look at the number, and the placement of the standoffs. Make sure you don’t have more standoffs than you need, and they all will line up with the mounting holes, on your motherboard. Sometimes, a standoff will be slightly leaning too far to one side, and may have a tendency to short out a circuit on the motherboard. In the case of the misaligned standoff, maybe try persuading it over in the correct direction with a needle nose pliers, or use a small piece of electrical tape around that mounting hole, on the motherboard. • Once you have these components installed, in the case, and have your boot display, on the monitor, along with the disk error, then you know you have a good start. • Now, install the drives, partition, and format your hard drives, setup the BIOS, install the operating system, and add the remaining hardware and drivers. Now. go take your computer for a spin around the block. I know it is a hassle, to do it, this way, but, by putting it together outside the case first, you verify that your system works, without being shorted on the standoffs, and spending hours trying to find the bad component. Then once you assemble the system inside the case, you know where to look. |
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 Jul 8 2005, 11:22 PM
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Forum Regular Group: Members Posts: 345 Joined: 18-March 05 From: Jacksonville, Florida Member No.: 14,772 |
Wow!! Nice post "just a nobody"
Although I would not recommend doing anything like the above without feeling extremely comfortable with computers. Before you do anything extreme, I would double check your connections. Make sure you have the power off. I had the same problem yesterday with my second computer. Drove me bonkers! I finally removed the Ram and re-seated. Viola! Computer came on. I did a Windows Mem check just in case. It was just a glitch. Let us know, junkdk 
-------------------- Your Hardware Guide.
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Jul 12 2005, 11:48 PM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 6-July 05 Member No.: 26,211 |
Well, over the past few days (I planned to work on it Monday, but didn't) I've been either too busy, to lazy, or it was to late at night to work on it, I may have to wait until next week (tomorrow = yard work, thursday = permit test, possibly Friday)
But anyways, heres an update on the Hardware information, compiled with Everest. QUOTE As from the everest report.txt Computer: Computer Type ACPI Multiprocessor PC Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition OS Service Pack Service Pack 2 Internet Explorer 6.0.2900.2180 (IE 6.0 SP2) DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c) Computer Name HARRISON-7B20B7 User Name Harrison Logon Domain HARRISON-7B20B7 Date / Time 2005-07-12 / 23:37 Motherboard: CPU Type Intel Pentium 4 530J, 3000 MHz (15 x 200) Motherboard Name Dell Dimension 4700 Motherboard Chipset Intel Grantsdale-G i915G System Memory 1280 MB (DDR2 SDRAM) BIOS Type Phoenix (11/23/04) Communication Port Communications Port (COM1) Communication Port ECP Printer Port (LPT1) Display: Video Adapter Sapphire RADEON X700 PRO Secondary (128 MB) Video Adapter Sapphire RADEON X700 PRO (128 MB) 3D Accelerator ATI Radeon X700 Pro (RV410) Monitor Dell 1704FPT (Analog) [17" LCD] (Y42994BKBCZK) Multimedia: Audio Adapter Intel 82801FB ICH6 - AC'97 Audio Controller [B-1] Storage: IDE Controller Intel® 82801FB Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 2651 IDE Controller Intel® 82801FB/FBM Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 266F SCSI/RAID Controller NERO IMAGEDRIVE SCSI Controller Disk Drive Maxtor 6Y160M0 (160 GB, 7200 RPM, SATA) Disk Drive WD CR HS-5-IN-1 USB Device Disk Drive WD CR HS-CF USB Device Disk Drive WD 1600JB External USB Device (149 GB, USB) Optical Drive CD-ROM Drive SMART Hard Disks Status OK Partitions: C: (NTFS) 149566 MB (137402 MB free) H: (FAT32) 152588 MB (88846 MB free) Total Size 295.1 GB (220.9 GB free) Input: Keyboard Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard Mouse HID-compliant WheelMouse Network: Primary IP Address 192.168.1.101 Primary MAC Address 00-0F-66-6B-C9-C0 Network Adapter Linksys Wireless-G USB Network Adapter (192.168.1.101) Peripherals: USB1 Controller Intel 82801FB ICH6 - USB Universal Host Controller [B-1] USB1 Controller Intel 82801FB ICH6 - USB Universal Host Controller [B-1] USB1 Controller Intel 82801FB ICH6 - USB Universal Host Controller [B-1] USB1 Controller Intel 82801FB ICH6 - USB Universal Host Controller [B-1] USB2 Controller Intel 82801FB ICH6 - Enhanced USB2 Controller [B-1] USB Device Generic USB Hub USB Device Linksys Wireless-G USB Network Adapter #5 USB Device Logitech USB WheelMouse USB Device USB Composite Device USB Device USB Human Interface Device USB Device USB Mass Storage Device USB Device USB Mass Storage Device DMI: DMI BIOS Vendor Dell Inc. DMI BIOS Version A05 DMI System Manufacturer Dell Inc. DMI System Product Dimension 4700 DMI System Version DMI System Serial Number 70B8P61 DMI System UUID 44454C4C-30001042-8038B7C0-4F503631 DMI Motherboard Manufacturer Dell Inc. DMI Motherboard Product 0M3918 DMI Motherboard Version DMI Motherboard Serial Number ..CN708214BT04Y3. DMI Chassis Manufacturer Dell Inc. DMI Chassis Version DMI Chassis Serial Number 70B8P61 DMI Chassis Asset Tag DMI Chassis Type Mini Tower --------[ DMI ]--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [ BIOS ] BIOS Properties: Vendor Dell Inc. Version A05 Release Date 11/23/2004 Size 512 KB Boot Devices Floppy Disk, Hard Disk, CD-ROM, LS-120 Capabilities Flash BIOS, Shadow BIOS, Selectable Boot, EDD, BBS Supported Standards DMI, APM, ACPI, PnP Expansion Capabilities PCI, USB [ System ] System Properties: Manufacturer Dell Inc. Product Dimension 4700 Serial Number 70B8P61 Universal Unique ID 44454C4C-30001042-8038B7C0-4F503631 Wake-Up Type Power Switch [ Motherboard ] Motherboard Properties: Manufacturer Dell Inc. Product 0M3918 Serial Number ..CN708214BT04Y3. [ Chassis ] Chassis Properties: Manufacturer Dell Inc. Serial Number 70B8P61 Chassis Type Mini Tower [ Processors / Processor #1 ] Processor Properties: Manufacturer Intel External Clock 800 MHz Maximum Clock 4000 MHz Current Clock 3000 MHz Type Central Processor Voltage 1.8 V Status Enabled Upgrade ZIF Socket Designation Microprocessor [ Caches / Cache #1 ] Cache Properties: Type Internal Status Enabled Operational Mode Write-Back Maximum Size 16 KB Installed Size 16 KB Error Correction None [ Caches / Cache #2 ] Cache Properties: Type Internal Status Enabled Operational Mode Varies with Memory Address Maximum Size 1024 KB Installed Size 1024 KB Error Correction Single-bit ECC [ Memory Devices / CHANNEL A DIMM 0 ] Memory Device Properties: Form Factor DIMM Type SDRAM Type Detail Synchronous Size 1024 MB Speed 400 MHz Total Width 64-bit Data Width 64-bit Device Locator CHANNEL A DIMM 0 [ Memory Devices / CHANNEL B DIMM 0 ] Memory Device Properties: Form Factor DIMM Type SDRAM Type Detail Synchronous Speed 400 MHz Total Width 64-bit Data Width 64-bit Device Locator CHANNEL B DIMM 0 [ Memory Devices / CHANNEL A DIMM 1 ] Memory Device Properties: Form Factor DIMM Type SDRAM Type Detail Synchronous Size 256 MB Speed 400 MHz Total Width 64-bit Data Width 64-bit Device Locator CHANNEL A DIMM 1 [ Memory Devices / CHANNEL B DIMM 1 ] Memory Device Properties: Form Factor DIMM Type SDRAM Type Detail Synchronous Speed 400 MHz Total Width 64-bit Data Width 64-bit Device Locator CHANNEL B DIMM 1 [ System Slots / PCI_1 ] System Slot Properties: Slot Designation PCI_1 Type PCI Usage Empty Data Bus Width 32-bit Length Long [ System Slots / PCI_2 ] System Slot Properties: Slot Designation PCI_2 Type PCI Usage Empty Data Bus Width 32-bit Length Long [ System Slots / PCI_E_1 ] System Slot Properties: Slot Designation PCI_E_1 Type PCI-E x1 Usage Empty Length Long [ System Slots / PEG ] System Slot Properties: Slot Designation PEG Type PCI-E x1 Usage In Use Length Long [ Port Connectors / PARALLEL ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type Parallel Port PS/2 Internal Reference Designator PARALLEL Internal Connector Type None External Connector Type DB-25 pin female [ Port Connectors / SERIAL1 ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type Serial Port 16550A Compatible Internal Reference Designator SERIAL1 Internal Connector Type None External Connector Type DB-9 pin male [ Port Connectors / KYBD ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type Keyboard Port Internal Reference Designator KYBD Internal Connector Type None External Connector Type PS/2 [ Port Connectors / MOUSE ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type Mouse Port Internal Reference Designator MOUSE Internal Connector Type None External Connector Type PS/2 [ Port Connectors / USB1 ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type USB Internal Reference Designator USB1 Internal Connector Type None External Connector Type USB [ Port Connectors / USB2 ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type USB Internal Reference Designator USB2 Internal Connector Type None External Connector Type USB [ Port Connectors / USB3 ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type USB Internal Reference Designator USB3 Internal Connector Type None External Connector Type USB [ Port Connectors / USB4 ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type USB Internal Reference Designator USB4 Internal Connector Type None External Connector Type USB [ Port Connectors / USB5 ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type USB Internal Reference Designator USB5 Internal Connector Type None External Connector Type USB [ Port Connectors / USB6 ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type USB Internal Reference Designator USB6 Internal Connector Type None External Connector Type USB [ Port Connectors / USB7 ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type USB Internal Reference Designator USB7 Internal Connector Type None External Connector Type USB [ Port Connectors / USB8 ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type USB Internal Reference Designator USB8 Internal Connector Type None External Connector Type USB [ Port Connectors / ENET ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type Network Port Internal Reference Designator ENET Internal Connector Type None External Connector Type RJ-45 [ Port Connectors / MIC ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type Audio Port Internal Reference Designator MIC Internal Connector Type None External Connector Type Mini-jack (headphones) [ Port Connectors / LINE-OUT ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type Audio Port Internal Reference Designator LINE-OUT Internal Connector Type None External Connector Type Mini-jack (headphones) [ Port Connectors / LINE-OUT ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type Audio Port Internal Reference Designator LINE-OUT Internal Connector Type None External Connector Type Mini-jack (headphones) [ Port Connectors / LINE-OUT ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type Audio Port Internal Reference Designator LINE-OUT Internal Connector Type None External Connector Type Mini-jack (headphones) [ Port Connectors / LINE-IN ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type Audio Port Internal Reference Designator LINE-IN Internal Connector Type None External Connector Type Mini-jack (headphones) [ Port Connectors / HP-OUT ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type Audio Port Internal Reference Designator HP-OUT Internal Connector Type None External Connector Type Mini-jack (headphones) [ Port Connectors / MONITOR ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type Video Port Internal Reference Designator MONITOR Internal Connector Type None External Connector Type DB-15 pin female [ On-Board Devices / AC'97 Audio Controller ] On-Board Device Properties: Description AC'97 Audio Controller Type Video --------[ Power Management ]-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Power Management Properties: Current Power Source AC Line Battery Status No Battery Full Battery Lifetime Unknown Remaining Battery Lifetime Unknown --------[ Sensor ]------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sensor Properties: Sensor Type HDD GPU Sensor Type National LM63 (ATI-I2C 4Ch) Temperatures: GPU 46 °C (115 °F) GPU Ambient 41 °C (106 °F) Maxtor 6Y160M0 37 °C (99 °F) --------[ CPU ]--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CPU Properties: CPU Type Intel Pentium 4 530J, 3000 MHz (15 x 200) CPU Alias Prescott CPU Stepping E0 Instruction Set x86, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3 Original Clock 3000 MHz Min / Max CPU Multiplier 14x / 15x Engineering Sample No L1 Trace Cache 12K Instructions L1 Data Cache 16 KB L2 Cache 1 MB (On-Die, ECC, ATC, Full-Speed) Multi CPU: Motherboard ID DELL Dim 4700 CPU #0 Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU 3.00GHz, 2992 MHz CPU #1 Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU 3.00GHz, 2992 MHz CPU Manufacturer: Company Name Intel Corporation Product Information http://www.intel.com/products/browse/processor.htm CPU Utilization: CPU #1 / HTT Unit #1 67 % CPU #1 / HTT Unit #2 100 % --------[ CPUID ]------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CPUID Properties: CPUID Manufacturer GenuineIntel CPUID CPU Name Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU 3.00GHz CPUID Revision 00000F41h IA Brand ID 00h (Unknown) Platform ID 13h (Socket 775) IA CPU Serial Number Unknown Microcode Update Revision 9 HTT / CMP Units 2 / 1 Instruction Set: 64-bit x86 Extension (AMD64, EM64T) Not Supported Alternate Instruction Set Not Supported AMD 3DNow! Not Supported AMD 3DNow! Professional Not Supported AMD Enhanced 3DNow! Not Supported AMD Extended MMX Not Supported Cyrix Extended MMX Not Supported IA-64 Not Supported IA MMX Supported IA SSE Supported IA SSE 2 Supported IA SSE 3 Supported CLFLUSH Instruction Supported CMPXCHG8B Instruction Supported CMPXCHG16B Instruction Not Supported Conditional Move Instruction Supported FEMMS Instruction Not Supported MONITOR / MWAIT Instruction Supported RDTSCP Instruction Not Supported SYSCALL / SYSRET Instruction Not Supported SYSENTER / SYSEXIT Instruction Supported Security Features: Advanced Cryptography Engine (ACE) Not Supported Data Execution Prevention (DEP, NX, EDB) Supported Hardware Random Number Generator (RNG) Not Supported Montgomery Multiplier & Hash Engine Not Supported Processor Serial Number (PSN) Not Supported Power Management Features: Automatic Clock Control Supported Enhanced Halt State (C1E) Supported Enhanced SpeedStep Technology (EIST, ESS) Not Supported Frequency ID Control Not Supported LongRun Not Supported LongRun Table Interface Not Supported PowerSaver 1.0 Not Supported PowerSaver 2.0 Not Supported PowerSaver 3.0 Not Supported Processor Duty Cycle Control Supported Software Thermal Control Not Supported Temperature Sensing Diode Not Supported Thermal Monitor 1 Supported Thermal Monitor 2 Not Supported Thermal Monitoring Not Supported Thermal Trip Not Supported Voltage ID Control Not Supported CPUID Features: 36-bit Page Size Extension Supported CPL Qualified Debug Store Supported Debug Trace Store Supported Debugging Extension Supported Fast Save & Restore Supported Hyper-Threading Technology Supported L1 Context ID Supported Local APIC On Chip Supported Machine-Check Architecture Supported Machine-Check Exception Supported Memory Type Range Registers Supported Model Specific Registers Supported Page Attribute Table Supported Page Global Extension Supported Page Size Extension Supported Pending Break Event Supported Physical Address Extension Supported Self-Snoop Supported Time Stamp Counter Supported Virtual Machine Extensions Not Supported Virtual Mode Extension Supported If you want the full report message me on AIM anytime I'm there (Rubbergovernment). It's not the full report, it goes into more detail on things. |
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