The motherboard may be grounding out on the case, try removing and running
out side the case with just video card and keyboard connected.  Since it is
a new case and PS try a known good power supply, again outside of the case.
When I get new parts, I generally try it like this to test components before
putting it all together so if problems arise, they are easier to pinpoint.
Hope this helps.  Mark

-----Original Message-----
From: PCBUILD - Personal Computer Hardware discussion List
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Michael Eisenstadt
Sent: Saturday, October 09, 2004 11:27 AM
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Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] RAM slot question on an Asus A7N8X-X board

I went with the majority and inserted the RAM
in the back slot.

Unfortunately, at this point the computer will
not POST.

The components are Asus A7N8X-X board,
Athlon XP-M 2400+, 512MB RAM in a new
Enermax EG365P-VD case & power supply.

When power is switched on the back of the
power supply, an LED on the board turns on
but the power supply fan does not start up.
When the ATX power button on the front of
the case is pressed (the leads from the button
are attached to the board), the fan starts up
and runs for about 5 or 6 seconds and then
turns off. While the fan is turning the 3 keyboard
lights do flash on and off.

Does this description suggest what might be
wrong?

I haven't attached a HDrive but shouldnt the
computer POST without a harddrive?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Michael Eisenstadt

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