Working from a similar problem I had yesterday trying to boot a computer in
which I knew for sure everything worked together, I would say you should try to
reseat the video card.  For some reason, AGP cards can be easily knocked far
enough out of their slots to cause trouble.  Also, make sure the CPU is seated
correctly.  I can't think of any other reason you can't get video.

Frank

Jim Gemeinhardt wrote:

> I have recently put together the following system:
> All components are brand new.
>
> ASUS P2B 400bx chip set motherboard running at 100mhz
> CPU PII 350mhz
> 128mb SDRAM 8chip non ECC
> Diamond V550 16mb AGP video card
> Adaptec 2940UW SCSI controller
> ATX case (ANTEC I think)
>
> I can't get the system to boot..
>
> When I power the system, the CPU fan that is powered by the motherboard runs
> o.k. and I have indicator lights on the panel, but no video.  I can also
> shutdown the system by holding the power switch for 4 sec.
>
> My normal procedure is to install the video, ram, CPU and fan and attempt to
> simply boot the system. This isn't successful.
>
> I know there are certain settings with ATX cases that can prevent a normal
> boot from occurring   I am wondering if I have missed a motherboard setting.
>
> The SDRAM that I am using is 8 chip 10ns non ECC.  I am not sure if this is
> presenting a problem.
>
> If the CPU fan is being powered, does this indicate that the board and ram
> are still good?
>
> Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
> TIA
>
> Jim Gemeinhardt
>
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