just finished building my new gaming PC but it wont post, please HELP!!!!

[Mokmo418]

Originally posted by: nomunk


I had to press pretty hard to locked down the processor is this normal, you can even see how the clip to lock it down is kinda bent

Normally you just drop it in the slot, goes right in, and you put down the little lever...
Is your CPU oriented the right way ?

 

[nomunk]

Originally posted by: Mokmo418

Originally posted by: nomunk


I had to press pretty hard to locked down the processor is this normal, you can even see how the clip to lock it down is kinda bent

Normally you just drop it in the slot, goes right in, and you put down the little lever...
Is your CPU oriented the right way ?

yes I made sure the arrows were aligned correctly, and did not force down the CPU

 

[nineball9]

Did you ever figure out if you have a case or mobo speaker? A case speaker you have to hook up yourself, and most use the little peizoelectric speakers which have polarity sensitive connectors.

If your mobo has a built-in speaker, your manual should tell you so, and it's not difficult to locate it on the mobo.

Good luck!

 

[nomunk]

Originally posted by: nineball9
Did you ever figure out if you have a case or mobo speaker? A case speaker you have to hook up yourself, and most use the little peizoelectric speakers which have polarity sensitive connectors.

If your mobo has a built-in speaker, your manual should tell you so, and it's not difficult to locate it on the mobo.

Good luck!

I was told my case does not have a speaker, and that the speaker is on the motherboard, but i'm suspecting a burnt ram socket because when I turn it off by using the switch on the back of the Power Supply ( the only way i'm able to turn the PC off ) there is a little spark by the RAM slot

so I'm gonna RMA the Motherboard, Ram and the CPU and just start fresh this time, when I get my replacement parts, I will post back here before I install anything, I would like to this step by step this time

 

[nomunk]

im very greatful for all of the help and suggestions from all of you guys, very much appreciated, that is why I luv this forum

when I get my replacement Motherboard, Ram, and I will replace the CPU too just for the hell of it and start fresh


before I install anything I will post back, I would like to do this step by step this time if possible

 

[nerp]

Good luck.

If it turns out you had a defective part, remember, it's not your fault.

I have a suspicion that your new parts will come in and they'll work. Then you'll feel SOOO good, even better than if the new machine worked on the first try.

Good luck bro. Nothing more frustrating than spending time building something and then. . . problems. I've spent many a late night sweating it out over a bad part. Fortunatley, I haven't had a problem like that in years. But I haven't forgotten what it's like.

Consider it a learning experience.

I also suggest you consider taking pics of the process when you get your new parts so we can identify if you've made any mistakes.

Also, I hear the i7 is pretty tough to pull the clamp down. I've seen peopel post that they had to use more force than they're used to -- moreso than the 775 chips. So your experience might be normal.