Am I doing something wrong?

[LyL Fox]

Just got a 1.4 AYHJA and a 8K7A+ (sounds like a popular mobo around here) with Crucial PC2100 256MB RAM, using a 300w P/S and video through a Leadtek GeForce2 GTS. After installing these basics (outside the case), I turn the system on just to see the code show "00", that's not even in the manual - No POST, nothing from the monitor. I contacted Epox through email and told me (amazingly, within 3 hours at night) to reseat everything and reset the cmos. That didn't work - same result. Anyone has an idea what's going on? Any help would be appreciated.

[Placid]

Does the led between the cpu and the memory sockets come on?

[LyL Fox]

Yes, all the leds lights up (including that on the GeForce2) and all the fans began the spin, the CD trays even open up and close if I hit the eject button.

[TranceBear]

Have you tried it with all the equipment installed? I don't know what compels people to run a setup not installed, you might of had a little static electricity. Even a little shock that you don't feel can kill a M/B and CPU. Slow down and re-group. This is not a slam towards you, just keeping new guys to the hobby from frying their first setup.

[Ferg]

You probably have a bad motherboard since I cant look at it myself than thats what I would say. You do have the memory in the correct slot right? Since the POST isnt working then I would say that you have a bad mobo. Get it exchanged and next time install it in the case first.

[Placid]

Well if you have another cpu that will fit try that if still nothing bad motherboard probably.

[kat]

Originally posted by TranceBear
Have you tried it with all the equipment installed? I don't know what compels people to run a setup not installed, you might of had a little static electricity. Even a little shock that you don't feel can kill a M/B and CPU. Slow down and re-group. This is not a slam towards you, just keeping new guys to the hobby from frying their first setup.





nothing wrong with running a pc on the bench I do it all the time !!

make sure you touch a grounded surface before you touch any components" in or out "of the pc

LyL Fox

disconnect every thing and remove the cmos battery wait a couple of min`s and try again!!

[LyL Fox]

Thanks for everyone's input! I actually did the entire setup outside of the case on a workbench and it gave me the 00. I made sure there's no short with screws and stuff underneath the board.

But what I did was take my 8k7a+ and my 1.4 AHYJA "4" back to Fry's Electronics (where I got the mobo) here in the Bay Area and have them test it for me - same result even with their AHYJA "4". However, I asked (well, convinced) them to try it with a "Y" the board miraculously spring to life! It posts and everything. So maybe it's something wrong with the cpu stepping and the 8k7a?

BTW: They're nice enough to exhange my "4" with the "Y", that's a sweet deal and that's very nice of them to do. I'm shopping there for everything from now on.

[LyL Fox]

Oh yes, forgot to mention. I initially ran the setup inside the case, but realizing that it doesn't work, I took the setup outside the case to make sure that my case isn't shorting the board underneath.
I'm more of a lurker here than a newbie. My first overclock was with a P2/266 and got it up to 333. Nothing special, but it's fun.

[kat]

thats some good news hey!!

i also deal with a local shop and the guys are great:D