This can also be caused by a bad memory module or a module that isn't
properly seated in the slot. If you have more than one module, take one out
and try to boot with just one. Also, some mobos and bios require that your
memory be installed in the order of Slot 0, Slot 1, etc. so if you are
missing a module in Slot 0, it will not post.

Larry A. Kaduce
 


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Subject: [PCBUILD] New PC won't produce display


I am building my first PC.  I have assembled the components list below. When
I attempt the initial boot, the computer produces no display (monitor
remains on stand-by) and no sound.  The power supply fans, CPU fan, case
fans, and video card fans all spin.  Also, the memory LED is on.  I believe
the motherboard is bad.  Is there anyway that I can verify that the
motherboard is bad before I return it?  Could the processor be bad, or would
the CPU fan not spin in that case?

Gigabyte GA-8INXP Motherboard
Pentium 4 2.4 GHz 512K 533MHz CPU
Antec TruePower 430W Power Supply
Chieftec DX-01BD Case
Centon 512MB PC2100 DDR
ATI Radeon 9600 Pro Video Card

I have also attempted to boot the PC with BFG GeForce4 TI-4600 and ATI
Radeon 7500 video cards.

Thanks,

Tyler Burton

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