PC goes dead after mobo change (%!?!#) 1

[Sparent]

So i bought a new mobo for a Athlon XP 1.7GB processor I had. The new mobo is a MSI K7N2 Delta. Also bought a new Power Supply Unit (psu): an Antec SmartPower 350W.

Plugged everything back according to specs but when i fire up the PC it stays on for about 5-6 seconds before stoping suddenly, as if someone had turned off the back switch!

Any hints, advices, solutions would be apreciated.

Thank you

Simon

 

[Sparent]

All right fair enough Mr.mainegeek. Now how does 1 go about making certain the cpu is fonctional/fried?!

I don't have a second cpu for the machine that i could switch for the potentialy fried 1.7GHz.

ah well...

Simon

 

[franklin97355]

So, what do you mean by 'running'? Does it sound like the HD is loading the OS and if you press ctl-alt-del alt-s enter does the computer shut down? If not the computer is probably not booting to the OS and you could still have a bad CPU. How to test? If you have no replacement you will probably have to take it to the shop.

 

[paparazi]

Sparent
Sorry to hear about your misfortune.
Unfortunately this behavier is typical of a damaged CPU, ie: everything spins up but no beeps or display.
Try resetting the Cmos again and running with just the bare minimum of components and if she still doesn't post then sadly the CPU is bin fodder.
If you have a friens with a socket "A" system, then you could try persuading them to test you CPU on their motherboard, it won't damage it!! but obviously there is a slight risk with the heatsink fitment.
All the best.
Martin

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