New build won't turn on

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  1. Posts : 383
    Black Label 7 x64
       #1

    New build won't turn on


    Building new machine, does not turn on. What I've hooked up:

    CPU - AMD Phenom II X6 1055T
    Mobo - Asus M4A89GTD Pro/USB3
    RAM - two sticks of OCZ 2GB DDR3
    PSU - Corsair CMPSU-400
    HDD - Seagate 300GB
    HDD - WD Caviar Green 500GB
    Front panel connectors (mobo speaker, power light, HDD light, etc.)
    USB connector
    ATX 24-pin plugged in
    ATX 8-pin plugged in
    CPU fan plugged in
    VGA Switch Card plugged in

    All I get is a green light on the mobo. Pushing the power button on the case does nothing. No BIOS beep codes, no fan, no nothin. Just the green light. Any suggestions?
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  2. Posts : 383
    Black Label 7 x64
    Thread Starter
       #2

    Tried 2nd PSU from old computer. Still get nothing but a green light. Only have HDD, 1 stick of RAM and monitor plugged in, no other devices.
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  3. Posts : 1,496
    7 Ultimate x64
       #3

    Double check your connections.
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  4. Posts : 383
    Black Label 7 x64
    Thread Starter
       #4

    I've octuple checked them
    :)
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  5. Posts : 9,606
    Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz)
       #5

    CPU inserted correctly ? I have even found a defective power button on a brand new case. I took a spare button & wires from an old computer & connected to the MB spot & bingo it worked !
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  6. Posts : 2,963
    Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bit
       #6

    Looking at reviews on newegg this seems like a common problem (more than 10%) with the mobo. One person wrote this:
    "While on the phone I asked the lady, “what is the return ratio on this product?” I didn’t think she’d tell me, but to my surprise she put me on hold, came back a couple of minutes later and said that “the last 9 out of 10 shipped were returned”! A bad batch obviously, so for a replacement I ordered a different model. So, thank you Newegg for your honesty, and for taking some of the pain out of returning defective stuff."

    Looks like the mobo is bad. Which is kinda sad since it sounds like one hell of a PC. I recommend doing what the other person did. Return the board and get a different one. Good luck, Colonel.
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  7. Posts : 53,363
    Windows 10 Home x64
       #7

    DocBrown said:
    CPU inserted correctly ? I have even found a defective power button on a brand new case. I took a spare button & wires from an old computer & connected to the MB spot & bingo it worked !
    A bent CPU pin, or unseated CPU could cause this. Downloading manual now to see what it might offer.

    A Guy
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  8. Posts : 383
    Black Label 7 x64
    Thread Starter
       #8

    OK, solved. Fumz wins a big fat prize. Whatever the hell comes after "octuple." Checked connections for the 9th time and it worked.
    :)

    PSU came with a connector for the panel connectors. I ditched that and plugged them into the board directly and everything seems to be A-OK.

    Greatly appreciate the fast response from you all.
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  9. Posts : 53,363
    Windows 10 Home x64
       #9

    OK, not much help in the manual, basically says check the jumper setting and connectors. Since you are getting no beeps, it isn't posting. No fans running isn't a good sign. You could try removing the Ram. The PC wouldn't boot, but if the fan starts and you get a red led, you could try 1 Ram stick at a time. Looking like you might have a bad MB, a call to Asus support may be in order. You might have to RMA it if the poster above is correct about common failure rate. Sorry buddy. A Guy
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  10. Posts : 2,963
    Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bit
       #10

    Glad to here the board actually works after what I read online. You'll have to tell us how well the computer does after you've had time to play with it a bit.
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