building a new computer

[funknuts]

I just got a MSI k7n2 mobo and a athlon xp 2400+ processor. i connected just the basic components. ram, video, CPU, heatsink and fan with grease. plugged all the power into the board and connected the power switch led. after i hit the power button the one case start for a quater of a second and stops that is all the power i get. i connect the power supply to another comp it works fine. proces works with other comp to. i have narrowed it down to either a bad board or i did not connect something to the board properly. i aint a retard where i didnt connect a major part of it. but did i miss something little?

 

[jolancer]

i would make shur everything(like ram/vidcard) is properly seated, and all connectors are in all the way.

and is the mobo properly mounted to the case? the bottom of the mobo isnt touching the case is it?

 

[jimmypageisgod]

my friend did this....

he forgot to connect the 12V on the board...

probley not but just in case

good luck

ps test every part, i had the same problem and it was my processer even though i checked it already...

check the vid card too

 

[funknuts]

if the vid card is not connected you get any power what so ever. because it aint even turning on. by the way my terminology aint that great. 12v do u mean the connector from the power supply to the board the littlepower button cord to the board?

 

[funknuts]

becasue i have both of those connected i didnt know if there was another one

 

[funknuts]

if the mobo is touching the caes what happens?

 

[jolancer]

im not shur exactly wat happens. but if a curcuit on the mobo touches the case, thats a short, cause the case is ground.

 

[funknuts]

lancer you were exactly right dude. i cant thank you enough. i screwed the board in tight and it lossened all the screw because it was touching and bingo it works. thanks again buddy i really appreciate it.......