Cannot Boot (Screen Hangs, 1 LED)

[VT Msci Guy]

Hey guys,

 

I just bought a boatload of components, and the system will not boot. I have plugged in all 4 connectors to the motherboard, and everything "seems" to be ok connection-wise. (I read the initial build guide.) Overall, 4 LED's count down to one and then the machine appears to shut off. (Fans die) There is no image on the monitor, so I don't know what BIOS I have, etc. Now, I have no clue how to proceed. (I have 2x 1GB Dimms hooked up to the orange slots.) Also, there is a yellow LED that is on, located next to the lower yellow DIMM slot.

 

Please help. Thank you very much for any assitance offered.

 

Eric

[red930]

See the build guide here...

http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6615

[VT Msci Guy]

Thank you for the advice. I did go over the build thread, and all 4 of my power connectors are in solidly. The only step I did not perform was to clear the CMOS, but I just did that (for 10 minutes) and tried to boot. Overall, the LED's make it to 1 light, but it sounds like the fans quit after it hits the second LED. I still have the same problem and am unable to boot. Are you able to offer any other suggestions? I appreciate your advice.

 

Eric

[VT Msci Guy]

Roadie,

 

I unplugged peripheral devices and i can now boot. Therefore, I should be able to locate the problem..

 

Thank you,

 

Eric

[scottyv]

sounds like your psu isnt powerful enough....

possibally a hardware defect as well tho ..start troubleshootin :0