Still troubleshooting. I can get stuff to power up, but I do not hear any beeps during POST nor do I get any video signal to my monitor. I’ve been checking numerous websites and message boards for tips.I tried powering the computer up with various things plugged in, with the bare minimum plugged in, with nothing attached; with the RAM in different slots, with no RAM; with different plugs; etc. But the results were always the same. No beeps, no POST, no video.
I was afraid the absence of video might mean my expensive and brand new video card was bad. I was greatly relieved to find out otherwise, since I got video when I connected the card to my old Dell.
I am told just because the fans work does not mean there might not be a problem with the power supply. It might not have juice enough for everything else. I have a feeling this pointer is meant for people who have not just bought brand new power supplies, but I can find out for sure by getting a power supply tester. I saw one at the Comp USA near where I work, so I might get one tomorrow.
I thought the RAM LED light on the mobo meant it was detecting the RAM, but the light was on, in fact, when I tried booting up with no RAM at all. The only way I can think of to test the RAM is to use the chips from my Dell, but unfortunately they don’t fit.
A lot the tips on the message boards involve flashing the BIOS or changing CMOS settings, but I can’t even get that far. So I am at a loss. As far as I can tell, it could still be the RAM, the processor, or the motherboard, and I can’t think of any way to test them outside of buying replacements…which I would rather not.
Any ideas?
