PC won't Boot

[Guest_imported]

Just finished building my dual computer. The darn thing doesn't boot though. Is it possible that the reset and power switch controller on the Case broke since I accidentally pricked it by accident. Everything seems to be in order. It's automatic jumper reliable, all ram is in the right place, both cpu's (PIII 1.2ghz 512kb cache) are in the right place, hard drive is ok, cd is ok, cable connectors are ok, but no BOOT. What steps can I take to fix the problem?

Once I tried replacing a Celeron 433Mhz CPU with a Celeron 766Mhz CPU, but then never booted at all. So then I put back the 433Mhz CPU and it was ok. So, I'm assuming this had to do with the BIOS not recognizing the speed or different voltages. So, I'm just thinking this might have something to do with my dual cpu's? The mobo does support both speeds and cache, and does automatically recognize two cpus.

What sould I do?

joel

 

[Jakespeare]

I would think that it is a BIOS problem, that the BIOS is out of date, and is NOT recognizing the NEW P-III CPU's with the 512 Cache.

I would start there.
( re-check the mainboard manufacturers website. Check the details about the latest BIOS update. * the catch-22 is, you need a running computer to update the bios.)
** Try this trick: Manually configure the mainboard, and set the CPU's to 1000 MHz.**

I would also try to get it too boot with just ONE CPU, and see what happens.

Sure, you may have broken the P/S. Do you have another system that you could test it in ?

Something else will come to mind later, and I'm quite sure you will get some other input here (and maybe some of it will lead to resolving this issue).

 

[Guest_imported]

The RESET and POWER controller on the case that you're referring to is, I assume, nothing more than a couple of momentary switches with cables that lead down to the motherboard. The switches can easily be tested with a multimeter to see if they still work when pressed. But if the processor fans, hard drive etc., are turning when power is applied, then the power switch at least must be working. Remove all cables, cards etc., from the motherboard, save for the video and your PSU and power switch connections. Ensure the mobo hasn't been accidentally shorted out by an unwanted metal support pillar. Try clearing CMOS, remove battery, etc., and restart. Do as Jakespeare suggested with the CPU speeds etc.

Good luck!


ROGER - GØAOZ.

 

[aingeal]

You could also try checking the cables that connect your power button,LED lights and reset button and make sure they are connected to the correct pins on the motherboard