> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ed Richardson <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: Sunday, February 08, 1998 4:56 AM
> Subject: Another First Time Builder
>
> >According to the info I have I
> >should hook up the power supply to the mainboard, install the memory and
> >video card and connect the monitor, which I have done. I checked the jumper
> >settings and powered it up but did not get any display on the monitor as I
> >expected.

  You should also install the CPU; the BIOS from the video card is
code that needs a CPU to execute.  [Maybe you just didn't list it
above?]

On  8 Feb 98 at 9:43, John D. Penberthy wrote:

> When you "boot" the computer you should hear a single beep telling you
> everything is OK.  If not you have something installed wrong.

  You will only hear this beep if you have connected you case's
speaker to the motherboard.

David G


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